THE SUN AIN'T GONNA SHINE ANYMORE
As befits the passing of an artist as influential as Scott Walker, the plaudits from the music world came thick and fast following the news that he had passed away on March 22, 2019.
“He took music to a place it actually hasn’t been since,” said longtime admirer Brian Eno.
“Musically and lyrically, he ultimately charted a path that was entirely his own, beyond imitation; a singular path created by a visionary artist,” commented the equally reclusive former Japan singer David Sylvian. “His influence, should others wish to follow, might encourage the path of no compromise, allowing oneself to mature as an artist, and trusting the resulting work will find an appreciative audience.”
Sunn O)))’s Stephen O’Malley, who had – amazingly, according to some press – coaxed Walker into the studio to work on the celebrated album in 2014, tweeted: “Rest in peace great maestro. It was an honor to meet you and spend a small time and space sharing your creative universe. An unbelievably rich and affirming experience, your courage and passion for the depth of the
