November 27th 2023.
The music world is mourning the loss of Kevin Walker, better known as 'Geordie', the guitarist of influential British rock band Killing Joke. The news of his death at the age of 64 was announced by former bandmate Martin Adkins on social media. Adkins shared a video of Walker playing in another band they had both been in together, The Damage Manuel, with the simple caption 'Gutted'. He followed up with a tweet saying '#GodBless Geordie Walker'.
Killing Joke later released an official statement confirming Walker had died after suffering a stroke while in Prague, where he had been living for several years. They expressed their devastation in the message on their Facebook page, saying "it is with extreme sadness we confirm that at 6:30am on 26th November 2023 in Prague, Killing Joke’s legendary guitarist Kevin “Geordie” Walker passed away after suffering a stroke, he was surrounded by family. We are devastated. Rest In Peace brother."
Walker was well known for his work in Killing Joke, who are known to have been an influence on bands such as Metallica, Nine Inch Nails, and Nirvana. Thousands of fans paid tribute to the star on Monday, with one Twitter user describing him as "one of the most unique and influential musicians of the modern era" and saying his work in the band "laid the foundation for so many bands".
Walker joined Killing Joke after answering an advert and went on to appear on every album released by the band. After living in the US for a period, he moved to Prague in his later years. In March of this year, Killing Joke performed a sold-out show at London’s Royal Albert Hall, and released new single Full Spectrum Dominance.
The music world is in mourning of this legendary musician and his passing will be felt by many. His work and influence will continue to inspire for many years to come.
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