Killing Joke’s Kevin ‘Geordie’ Walker R.I.P.

The Punk Site is saddened to learn of the death of Kevin “Geordie” Walker at the age of 64, the unorthodox and influential guitarist played in two industrial bands, Murder Inc. and The Damage Manual, but he truly made his mark as a founder and constant member of Killing Joke. Along with Jaz Coleman, Walker was an ever present in the band’s 45 year history and played on all 15 of the band’s albums. The Punk Site sends its condolences to his friends, family and band mates. “This morning I got a phone call, telling me that Kevin “Geordie” Walker had died few hours ago in Prague, following a massive stroke last Friday. For millions of people around the world, Geordie was the guitarist and main songwriter of Killing Joke, a rock band of legendary dimensions. Metallica’s cover of 1980 KJ s...

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