Geordie Walker

Geordie Walker
Geordie Walker
	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	Post-punk; industrial rock; gothic rock; new wave; synth-pop; industrial metal;
Occupation	Musician
Instrument	Guitar
Years active	1979–2023
Formerly of	Killing Joke; Murder, Inc.; The Damage Manual; Pigface;

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.