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Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Patrick Walden, Babyshambles Guitarist, Dead at 46
Patrick Walden, guitarist in the Pete Doherty-fronted band Babyshambles, has died at the age of 46. The British band announced Walden's death Friday on social media; no cause of death was provided. More from Rolling Stone Ananda Lewis, Celebrated MTV VJ, Dead at 52 Brian Wilson, Beach Boys Co-Founder and Architect of Pop, Dead at 82 Questlove, Clairo, Earthgang, and More Remember Sly Stone: He 'Was a Giant' 'It is with deep regret and sadness that we share the news of Patrick Walden's death,' Babyshambles — Doherty, Mick Whitnall, Drew McConnell and Adam Ficek — said in a joint statement. 'We feel very fortunate to have known/loved and worked with him and we kindly ask for respect and privacy during these difficult times.' After Doherty was booted from the Libertines (twice) in the early 2000s due to substance abuse issues, the guitarist formed Babyshambles as his musical outlet, and enlisted Walden as lead guitarist. In addition to his guitar work on tracks like 'Killamangiro' and 'Albion,' Walden also served as co-writer on three tracks on the band's 2005 album Down in Albion, including their hit single 'Fuck Forever.' However, Walden's tenure with Babyshambles was short-lived, as drug issues and a criminal case for assaulting his then-girlfriend (all charges were ultimately dismissed) led to his departure in 2005; he was replaced by Whitnall on the group's second album, 2007's Shotter's Nation. While Walden remained in the Babyshambles orbit and occasionally performed with his former band mates, he never officially rejoined the group, which just this past March reunited at a Doherty solo gig. During that show, Doherty teased Babyshambles' return later this year. Best of Rolling Stone Sly and the Family Stone: 20 Essential Songs The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked
Extra.ie
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Tributes pour in as rock legend dead at 46
Patrick Walden, the former lead guitarist in the British rock band Babyshambles, has died at the age of 46, the band have announced. Writing in a statement also shared by Pete Doherty on Friday eve, the band said: 'It is with deep regret and sadness that we share the news of Patrick Walden's death. Today's top videos STORY CONTINUES BELOW 'We feel very fortunate to have known, loved and worked with him and we kindly ask for respect and privacy during these difficult times. No cause of death has been given at this time. Born on October 5, 1978 in London, England, was the guitarist for Babyshambles for a short amount of time, following its formation by Pete Doherty in 2004 after he was kicked out of the Libertines for drug abuse. He joined the group as lead guitarist alongside Doherty on vocals, Drew McConnell on bass and Gemma Clarke on drums, and co-wrote six songs on the bands 2005 debut Down in Albion including Fuck Forever', 'Pipedown' and 'Loyalty Song'. Fuck Forever went on to become the groups biggest single, reaching No. 4 on the U.K. singles chart. He had previously played in bands including Fluid and White Sport, left the group in 2005 after dealing with drug abuse and accusations of assaulting his girlfriend, which led to a brief incarceration, although the charges were eventually dropped. Walden never officially rejoined the band, but he would pop in for performances over the years. Doherty once described him as 'the best guitar player I ever worked with'.'
