Geordie Walker
Geordie Walker | |
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Walker performing at the 2009 Ilosaarirock festival | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Kevin Walker |
| Born | 18 December 1958 Chester-le-Street, County Durham, England |
| Died | 26 November 2023 (aged 64) Prague, Czech Republic |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Years active | 1979–2023 |
| Formerly of | |
Kevin Walker (18 December 1958 – 26 November 2023), known professionally as Geordie Walker, was an English rock musician, songwriter and producer. He was best known as the guitarist of post-punk group Killing Joke. He joined the band in March 1979; his first recording was released in December of that year. Their debut self-titled album came out in October 1980. Walker recorded 15 studio albums with Killing Joke and also took part in various side-projects. His unorthodox style of electric guitar playing was widely acclaimed.