Rikk Agnew

by Stephen Thomas ErlewineWith the Adolescents, Agnew became known as one of the best guitarists in the Southern California hardcore punk scene. After the Adolescents first breakup, he recorded a one-man solo album, All By Myself, and played with Christian Death before deciding to re-form the group in 1986. After this second go-round, Agnew pulled the plug on the Adolescents for the final time in 1989 and began recording solo again.