Scott Walker: A Deep Shade of Blue

About this book

This is a biography of Scott Walker - one of pop musics enigmas. Musicians as diverse as Bono Marc Almond Julian Cope and David Bowie acknowledge his influence while his appeal as a sixties idol extended to all ages. With the Walker Brothers he achieved hits such as "The Sun Aint Gonna Shine Anymore" "Make It Easy On Yourself" and "No Regrets". As a solo artist he had more success with "Joanna" and "Jacky" gaining the respect of critics and contemporaries alike. Then he disapeared to live a reclusive life. Walker now lives alone in West London. Contributions from close friends relatives and fellow musicians offer a tale of attempted suicide confusion and 60s mayhem in this revealing portrait.