US EditionTributes Paid as Babyshambles Announce Death of Former Guitarist Patrick Walden, Age 46: "Absolute Genius on the Guitar"
- Babyshambles announced on June 20, 2025, the death of their former guitarist Patrick Walden at age 46 via social media.
- Walden joined Babyshambles in 2004 but left around 2006 after legal issues, although he was later cleared of assault charges.
- He co-wrote six tracks on Babyshambles' 2005 debut album Down in Albion, which reached the Top 10, and continued intermittent appearances until 2009.
- Fans and bandmates praised Walden as an 'absolute genius on the guitar', with Pete Doherty calling him 'the best guitar player I've ever worked with.'
- The announcement prompted widespread tributes and renewed talks of a Babyshambles reunion, although details and timing remain uncertain.
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Patrick Walden, Guitarist for British Group Babyshambles, Dies at 46
Patrick Walden, the guitarist for British group Babyshambles, has died at the age of 46. Babyshambles, fronted by Pete Doherty, announced Walden’s death on social media in a joint statement. “It is with deep regret and sadness that we share the news of Patrick Walden’s death,” reads the post. “We feel very fortunate to have […]
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One of the defining characters from the early days of the London band Babyshambles is guitarist Patrick Walden. However, he doesn't stay with the band for long - due to drug problems. Now he died at the age of 46. His former band colleagues express deeply regrets.
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