Classic Rock

Geordie Walker

Tributes have been paid to Geordie Walker, guitarist and founding member of the seminal post-punk band Killing Joke, after he died at his home in Prague, Czech Republic, following a massive stroke. He was 64 years old.

Walker’s bandmates voiced sadness and disbelief at the news. “No man was cooler than Geordie, one of the very best and most influential guitarists ever,” wrote bassist Martin ‘Youth’ Glover in a touching, epic statement. “He was like Lee Van Cleef-meets-Terry

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