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Geordie Walker, founding member and guitarist of the post-punk band Killing Joke, has passed away at the age of 64. Walker, along with Jaz Coleman, was the only constant member of the band until his death. Known for their goth rock sound, Killing Joke released several albums throughout the 1980s and continued to produce music in the 2000s and 2010s. Walker's bandmates confirmed his death, stating that he had suffered a stroke.
The Cruel World Festival, featuring goth rock, new wave and post-punk music, was rescheduled for Sunday evening at the Rose Bowl complex in Pasadena after severe weather forced the cancellation of Saturday's event. Siouxsie and Iggy Pop will perform, with Siouxsie giving her only North American concert appearance this year.
Garbage has covered Siouxsie and the Banshees' iconic goth rock dance track "Cities in Dust" from their 1985 album Tiderbox. While some may enjoy the cover, it doesn't add much to the original.