Kirk Kelly

Kirk P. Kelly (born circa 1960) is a folk singer, songwriter, and labor activist from New York City. He is known for being part of the 'anti-folk' movement in the mid-1980s. Kelly's music, although infrequently recorded, often includes topical songs and draws inspiration from his own work experience in the labor movement. Growing up on Long Island, he developed a passion for music influenced by both the folk revival artists and punk bands like the Ramones and the Clash. In addition to his music career, Kelly attended an AFL-CIO organizer's training school and worked as a union organizer across the United States.