As a member of the popular music group Walker Brothers, Scott Walker became a pop icon, and as an independent musician he caused a sensation with his experimental songs. The singer, who was born Noel Scott Walker, died yesterday aged 76. This sad news was announced by his label. The talented artist was actually born in the USA, but had spent almost his entire life in England. As part of the pop band the Walker Brothers, he became known worldwide in the 60s with the hit songs “The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore” and “Archangel”.
Musician Scott Walker became popular in the '60s
In the early 1970s, Walker also made headlines as a solo artist. At that time he released four albums and then took a break for almost 10 years. In 1984 he celebrated a comeback with another, fifth album. Since then he has mostly worked as a composer, conductor and producer.
The band Pulp, whose members were among his biggest fans, released an album with him in 2001. Two more albums with experimental music followed in 2006 and 2014. The musician composed his last songs for the film “Vox Lux”. The film with theActress Natalie Portmanwas released in cinemas in 2018 and delighted music critics with its soundtrack.
Moving words from his colleagues in the music industry
Numerous stars, including David Bowie, were fascinated by his music and Radiohead singer Thom Yorke said on Twitter that Scott Walker was a real inspiration to him and showed him how to use his voice. The singer leaves behind his partner, a daughter and a grandchild.
