Songwriter and producer Scott Walker, the powerful pop singer turned avant-garde adventurist who influenced singers like David Bowie and Thom Yorke, has died at age 76. The death was announced by Walker’s record label 4AD, which released a statement celebrating the musician’s life and work.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Scott Walker,” 4Ad wrote in the statement. “For half a century, the genius of the man born Noel Scott Engel has enriched the lives of thousands, first as one third of The Walker Brothers,...
“It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Scott Walker,” 4Ad wrote in the statement. “For half a century, the genius of the man born Noel Scott Engel has enriched the lives of thousands, first as one third of The Walker Brothers,...
- 3/25/2019
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
John Walker, a founding member of the Walker Brothers, lost his six month battle with liver cancer on Saturday (May 7).
The legendary musician's official website confirms his passing with a statement that reads, "It is with our deepest sadness to report that Mr. John Walker passed away in his Los Angeles area home on May 7, 2011. He was a beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, friend, and artiste."
Born John Maus, he formed the band alongside Scott Engel and Gary Leeds in 1964. The unrelated American musicians adopted the name "Walker," and earned fame in the UK before their hits "The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine (Any More)" and "Make It Easy on Yourself" made it big in the Us.
Former bandmate Gary wrote on his website, "John was the founder member of the group and lead singer in the early days. He was also a fantastic guitarist which a lot of people didn't realize.
The legendary musician's official website confirms his passing with a statement that reads, "It is with our deepest sadness to report that Mr. John Walker passed away in his Los Angeles area home on May 7, 2011. He was a beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, friend, and artiste."
Born John Maus, he formed the band alongside Scott Engel and Gary Leeds in 1964. The unrelated American musicians adopted the name "Walker," and earned fame in the UK before their hits "The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine (Any More)" and "Make It Easy on Yourself" made it big in the Us.
Former bandmate Gary wrote on his website, "John was the founder member of the group and lead singer in the early days. He was also a fantastic guitarist which a lot of people didn't realize.
- 5/9/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Musician John Walker, the guitarist and vocalist for the seminal '60s and '70s British trio, The Walker Brothers, has died. He was 67.
Walker died Saturday in his Los Angeles home after battling liver cancer, his personal assistant told The Associated Press.
Walker was born John Maus in the United States. He joined Scott Engel and Gary Leeds to form The Walker Brothers, and they each adopted the surname Walker, though none of them were related. The band moved to England where it had instant success with the song "Love Her" in 1964. The groups other hits included "The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore," "Make it Easy on Yourself" and "My Ship Is Comin' In."
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Walker died Saturday in his Los Angeles home after battling liver cancer, his personal assistant told The Associated Press.
Walker was born John Maus in the United States. He joined Scott Engel and Gary Leeds to form The Walker Brothers, and they each adopted the surname Walker, though none of them were related. The band moved to England where it had instant success with the song "Love Her" in 1964. The groups other hits included "The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore," "Make it Easy on Yourself" and "My Ship Is Comin' In."
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- 5/9/2011
- by Robyn Ross
- TVGuide - Breaking News
John Walker, one of the founders of the '60s music group the Walker Brothers, died in his Los Angeles home Saturday after a battle with liver cancer, it was announced on his Web site. He was 67. A songwriter, vocalist and guitarist, Walker, along with Scott Engel and Gary Leeds, struck it big with such songs as "Make It Easy On Yourself," "Love Her," "My Ship Is Comin' In" and "The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine (Any More)." Walker was born John Maus but started using the name Walker in his teens, the same time he picked up the guitar. Although...
- 5/9/2011
- PEOPLE.com
John Walker of '60s pop group The Walker Brothers has died. The musician passed away following a battle with liver cancer. An official statement on Walker's website read: "It is with our deepest sadness to report that Mr John Walker passed away in his Los Angeles area home on May 7, 2011. "He was a beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, friend and artiste." Born John Maus in New York City, Walker first started acting and appearing on talent shows as a child. He formed The Walker Brothers in 1964 alongside Scott Engel and Gary Leeds, who also took the surname Walker professionally. (more)...
- 5/9/2011
- by By Kate Goodacre
- Digital Spy
John Walker of '60s pop group The Walker Brothers has died. The musician passed away following a battle with liver cancer. An official statement on Walker's website read: "It is with our deepest sadness to report that Mr John Walker passed away in his Los Angeles area home on May 7, 2011. "He was a beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, friend and artiste." Born John Maus in New York City, Walker first started acting and appearing on talent shows as a child. He formed The Walker Brothers in 1964 alongside Scott Engel and Gary Leeds, who also took the surname Walker professionally. (more)...
- 5/9/2011
- by By Kate Goodacre
- Digital Spy
Singer John Walker has died after a short battle with liver cancer. He was 67. The star, one of the founders of 1960s group The Walker Brothers, passed away at his Los Angeles home on Saturday, May 7. A statement on Walker's website reads, "He was a beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, friend, and artiste."
Walker, born John Maus, learned the saxophone, clarinet and guitar as a child and formed the duo John and Judy - with his sister Judith - when he was just 14. In the 1960s, he teamed up with fellow musicians Scott Engel and Gary Leeds to become The Walker Brothers.
They achieved chart success with hits such as "Make It Easy on Yourself" and "The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine (Any More)", and became particularly popular in the U.K.. They split in 1968 due to reported tensions within the band, but reunited six years later (1974) and continued to make...
Walker, born John Maus, learned the saxophone, clarinet and guitar as a child and formed the duo John and Judy - with his sister Judith - when he was just 14. In the 1960s, he teamed up with fellow musicians Scott Engel and Gary Leeds to become The Walker Brothers.
They achieved chart success with hits such as "Make It Easy on Yourself" and "The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine (Any More)", and became particularly popular in the U.K.. They split in 1968 due to reported tensions within the band, but reunited six years later (1974) and continued to make...
- 5/9/2011
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
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