Richard Francis "Rikk" Agnew, Jr. (born December 9, 1958) is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and artist. In a career spanning more than 30 years, Agnew has been a member of some of the most influential bands of the
Orange County hardcore punk genre, as well as the influential
deathrock band
Christian Death. During his years with the
Adolescents, Agnew became known as one of the best guitarists in the Southern California hardcore punk scene.