 Kirchen began to develop as guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and performer.He became known for his vocal and guitar work on such songs as "Mama Hated Diesels", "Down to Seeds and Stems Again Blues" from the band's albums, "Hot Licks, Cold Steel & Truckers' Favorites" and "Lost in the Ozone".His live performance work was captured on the 1973 album "Live From Deep in the Heart of Texas", recorded at the Armadillo World Headquarters in 1973.