Killing Joke guitarist Geordie Walker has died at 64. The band confirmed the news on Instagram, Killing Joke’s legendary guitarist Kevin ‘Geordie’ Walker passed away after suffering a stroke. He was surrounded by family.
Geordie Walker was a guitarist in the post-punk band Killing Joke. Born on January 11, 1958, in England, he was recognised for his distinctive style characterised by heavy use of effects, innovative sound manipulation, and atmospheric textures.
Walker co-founded Killing Joke in 1978 and has been a consistent member throughout the band’s history, contributing significantly to their sound and evolution. His guitar work often combines elements of punk, metal, and experimental music, creating a unique sonic landscape for the band.
Over the years, Geordie Walker’s innovative guitar techniques and creative approach to music have influenced numerous musicians in the alternative and post-punk scenes. He’s highly regarded for his unconventional use of effects pedals and his ability to craft intense and atmospheric guitar tones. Walker’s contributions to Killing Joke have been integral to the band’s distinctive sound and enduring legacy in the realm of alternative music.
On hearing of his death, Louder Than War paid this tribute to Geordie:
‘We are saddened to lose one of the great guitars players of our generation. The news of Geordie from Killing Joke dying at 64 in Prague is a shock on many levels. The guitarist was not just a key constituent of the band with his arsenal of stunning riffs and totally distinctive guitar sound, he also had a charismatic stage presence in one of the key bands in the post punk period, whose influence was enormous. In a world of imitation he was a complete original and unusually was still at the top of his game on recent releases and tours.
He was also great to us at Louder Than War, and a total gent in interviews and to play gigs with. I have fond memories of a shared train journey after Rebellion Festival in Blackpool chatting about mothers and the sonics of that guitar sound that is part of our cultural DNA.’
Killing Joke’s eponymous first album is claimed by some to have ‘brought people together’. Something that would be extremely valuable in these times of division:
RIP Geordie.
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