March 25, 2019

Experimental pop hero Scott Walker dies aged 76

The Walker Brothers, Scott Walker in the middle

Scott Walker, one of the most enigmatic and influential figures in rock history, has died at the age of 76. The star, whose songs included The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore and Joanna, influenced many - Radiohead, David Bowie, Jarvis Cocker, Arctic Monkeys, The Divine Comedy, to name just a few. He found fame as a teen idol in The Walker Brothers, which was followed by his experimental, psychedelic solo albums, that are regarded as some of the most adventurous and boundary-pushing pop albums of the era (Guardian, NME). Here's a list of 10 Walker's songs, from teen pop to the avant garde.