Patrick Walden, the London-born musician who served as former lead guitarist of Babyshambles, has died. He was 46 years previous.
Walden’s passing was introduced in a social media put up by Babyshambles, which learn, “It’s with deep remorse and disappointment that we share the information of Patrick Walden’s loss of life. We really feel very lucky to have recognized/cherished and labored with him and we kindly ask for respect and privateness throughout these tough occasions.”
No explanation for loss of life has been revealed presently.
Walden got here up within the London scene and performed in bands like The White Sport, Fluid, and the Six Chilly Thousand earlier than becoming a member of Babyshambles as a founding member in 2004, launching the undertaking alongside The Libertines’ Pete Doherty. Collectively, the 2 co-wrote among the teams most well-known songs, together with the 2005 single “Fuck Perpetually” from their debut album, Down in Albion.
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In 2006, Walden left Babyshambles, however continued enjoying guitar as a session musician, recording with James Blunt, Whitey, The Honeymoon, and extra. He would go on to reunite with Babyshambles members right here and there, however by no means formally rejoined.
In his remaining years, Walden confronted a number of authorized challenges and struggles with habit, however continued to play music, engaged on numerous initiatives, together with Huge Dave and a recording undertaking with former Rebecas member Robert Mannall.