Killing Joke Guitarist Geordie Walker Passes Away at 64

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Geordie Walker, the guitarist of the influential band Killing Joke, has passed away at the age of 64 after suffering a stroke. Walker was a founding member of the band and played a crucial role in their four-decade-long career, which spanned various genres including post-punk, goth, metal, and alternative rock. Killing Joke's music influenced acts like Metallica and Nirvana, and they continued to release new music up until last year. Walker's close friend remembers him as not only a talented musician but also as a dear friend and important person in his life.
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