Overview

• Babyshambles announced on June 20 via their official Facebook page that Walden had died and asked for privacy during this time.
• Walden joined Babyshambles in 2003 and his guitar work was central to the band’s 2005 debut album Down in Albion.
• He also performed as a session and touring guitarist for James Blunt and earlier played with London acts such as Fluid, The Six Cold Thousand and The White Sport.
• He left Babyshambles in late 2005 as he battled drug addiction and briefly returned for live shows in early 2006 before stepping away to focus on recovery.
• Fans and fellow musicians have shared tributes online, praising his distinctive tone and lasting influence on the UK rock scene.