artists pay tribute to Scott Walker (Thom Yorke, Boy George, members of Ride, Soft Cell, more)
Scott Walker‘s music has influenced countless musicians for generation after generation, and the sad news that he passed away has seen fellow musicians from all walks of life pay tribute to him. Thom Yorke, Nigel Godrich, Boy George, Marc Almond (Soft Cell), Cosey Fanni Tutti (Throbbing Gristle), Midge Ure (Ultravox), Bob Stanley (Saint Etienne), Wendy Smith (Prefab Sprout), Laurence Colbert (Ride), Holly Herndon, Kelly Lee Owens, Zola Jesus, The Clientele, Doug Gillard, Yusuf/Cat Stevens, Stephen O’Malley (Sunn O))), who released a collaborative album, Soused, with Scott in 2014), Priests, Low, Helado Negro, Jehnny Beth (Savages), Sleaford Mods, Shearwater, Car Seat Headrest, Johnny Marr, Sonic Youth, Nicole Atkins, Dean Wareham, and more have published tributes to the late legend on social media. See below…
So very sad to hear that Scott Walker has passed away, he was a huge influence on Radiohead and myself, showing me how i could use my voice and words. Met him once at Meltdown, such a kind gentle outsider. He will be very missed. https://t.co/v33Ey91hbn
— Thom Yorke (@thomyorke) March 25, 2019
So very sad to hear about Scott Walker…. truly one of the greats.. so unique and a real artist. On my way to work on the first day of recording OK Computer I passed him riding his bike on Chiswick High Street.. and when I got to the studio Thom was holding a copy of Scott 4..
— nigel godrich 🌈 (@nigelgod) March 25, 2019
When I worked at RAK studios I was lucky enough to spend a few days in the studio with him during the recording of the Tilt album.. I so grateful for that.. what a legend.
— nigel godrich 🌈 (@nigelgod) March 25, 2019
Wow. Goodbye Scott Walker, the biggest influence on David Bowie. A maverick and uncompromising artist. Loved by @MarcAlmond and myself. One of the peculiar greats!
— Boy George (@BoyGeorge) March 25, 2019
This such a shock. Unbelievably sad. RIP the incredible Scott Walker 🎶🖤🎶 https://t.co/iAT7cU8vdN
— Cosey Fanni Tutti (@coseyfannitutti) March 25, 2019
The man with the mahogany voice… Scott Walker. RIP https://t.co/PWwRU6x2lR
— midge ure💙 (@midgeure1) March 25, 2019
Absolutely saddened shocked by the death of Scott Walker . He gave me so much inspiration so much I owe to him and modelled on him even down to my early S C hair cut and dark glasses .… https://t.co/ux5f9B1rjh
— Marc Almond (@MarcAlmond) March 25, 2019
Goodbye, Scott Walker. The first time I heard his solo work was on Julian Cope's Fire Escape In The Sky comp, it was so important to me; this is uniquely magical music. https://t.co/xCW2WD0t1L
— bob stanley (@rocking_bob) March 25, 2019
Another huge loss to music. One of the most significant singer-songwriters of our era. His un-mistakable voice, innovation & influence. Scott Walker, experimental pop hero, dies aged 76 https://t.co/f0DfGD8C9a
— Wendy Smith (@wendyfinnandmax) March 25, 2019
Scott Walker gave inspiration to so many would be vocalists to ‘belt it out with feeling and emotion’, but in an eerie, understated way.. very powerful. Be bold, be brave, be strong, RIP X pic.twitter.com/EX4XadQNIz
— Loz Colbert 🇺🇦🇪🇺 (@doctorloz) March 25, 2019
I first heard Scott while touring the States in the early mid 90s .. it was beautiful looking out on those landscapes and getting to know his music- such a mysterious and beautiful man. His music is vast, emotional, brutal and hilarious- I am so grateful to him for making it.
— graham coxon (@grahamcoxon) March 25, 2019
https://www.instagram.com/p/BvbWaNLgsPw/
rest in peace scott walker. https://t.co/d3T9UrGA1w much love & thank you
— anton newcombe (@antonnewcombe) March 25, 2019
Devastated https://t.co/Uf4031sWly
— Holly Herndon (@hollyherndon) March 25, 2019
https://twitter.com/kellyleeowens/status/1110121138783440896
https://twitter.com/ZOLAJESUS/status/1110150389247209474
The greatest artist of the 21st century, R.I.P Mr Scott Walker, the voice I’ll carry around for eternity in a little room in my heart. pic.twitter.com/Agz6ghTTwn
— The Moonlandingz (@themoonlandingz) March 25, 2019
Scott 3 is one of my favourite albums. RIP, Scott Walker ❤️
— Martin Carr & What Future (@martin_carr) March 25, 2019
On consideration, probably not the day to unveil our legendarily shit suburban light-era cover of Scott Walker’s ‘Copenhagen’. But instead say thanks for the incredible music and inspiration #ScottWalkerRIP
— The Clientele (@theclientele) March 25, 2019
A distinctly unique arranger, singer & iconoclast & influence to many. A great loss to music; r.i.p. Scott Walker. https://t.co/q5NwVzhfgY
— Doug Gillard (@douggillard) March 25, 2019
Sad to hear of the passing of Scott Walker. The Walker Brothers tour of 1967 was a seminal event in the careers of all the artists involved. pic.twitter.com/8Ele6xYRm3
— Yusuf / Cat Stevens (@YusufCatStevens) March 25, 2019
https://twitter.com/IdeologicOrgan/status/1110163807144460293
SCOTT WALKER FOREVER https://t.co/vUKJFDa3ce
— PRIESTS♀️ (@PRIESTS_TWEET) March 25, 2019
Few other musicians have inspired me as much as Scott Walker has. Few other artists have been as consistently daring, uncompromising, and dedicated to a lifetime w/ their work
— PRIESTS♀️ (@PRIESTS_TWEET) March 25, 2019
1st song for me was “The Old Man’s Back Again”. When I got The Drift I played it daily & for a brief weird period of time “Jesse” over & over, never heard anything like it. Knowing the same artist made Scott 4 & The Drift 37 years apart made me excited to make music my whole life
— PRIESTS♀️ (@PRIESTS_TWEET) March 25, 2019
R.I.P. Scott Walker https://t.co/Y2FgctPuOO
— Cadence Weapon (@cadenceweapon) March 25, 2019
It’s sad to hear of the passing of Scott Walker. A true, lifelong artist – his last 3 records were heavily influential on us and our perspective – Integrity, depth, and an insistence on diving into the unknown. Love to his family and friends.
— LOW (@lowtheband) March 25, 2019
Fly on, Scott Walker.
His work has always been in my life.
— helado negro (@HeladoNegro) March 25, 2019
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvb8yYhIw3F/
Good night to you sir. Rest easy Scott Walker. “Let the sun shine through”. https://t.co/R5sCRwqTc0
— Sleaford Mods (@sleafordmods) March 25, 2019
Dear Mr. Death: You accidentally left our store with the wrong Scott Walker. Please return for a free exchange. (JM)
— Shearwater (@ShearwaterBand) March 25, 2019
https://twitter.com/carseatheadrest/status/1110199484565192704
Scott Walker RIP. https://t.co/d2fNSdt4eZ
— Johnny Marr (@Johnny_Marr) March 25, 2019
RIP Scott Walkerhttps://t.co/7EhOcsTe7p
— Sonic Youth (@thesonicyouth) March 25, 2019
Scott Walker is such a huge inspiration to me. What a voice and so fearless throughout his entire career. A crooner with vision. Rest In Peace Scott. Thank you for everything you shared with us. #ripscottwalker pic.twitter.com/rEJHDTuR9q
— Nicole Atkins (@NicoleAtkins) March 25, 2019
my favorite Scott Walker track, I borrowed that chord progression for Luna's "Slow Song". Duchess Duchess, light up your candles for me / Duchess Duchess put all the love back in me https://t.co/PPc0Ou3UNx
— Dean Wareham (@WarehamDean) March 25, 2019