Patrick Walden, Former Babyshambles Guitarist, Dies at 46

Patrick Walden, former guitarist for the British rock band Babyshambles, has died on the time of 46.

The band, fronted through Pete Doherty, introduced Walden’s passing in a social media publish on Friday (June 20). A explanation for dying was once no longer disclosed.

“It is with deep regret and sadness that we share the news of Patrick Walden’s death,” the band wrote on Instagram. “We feel very fortunate to have known/loved and worked with him and we kindly ask for respect and privacy during these difficult times.”

The commentary was once signed through Doherty and fellow band participants Mick Whitnall, Drew McConnell and Adam Ficek.

Babyshambles was once shaped in 2003 through Doherty then his leaving from The Libertines because of substance abuse problems. Walden, a London local, joined as supremacy guitarist, along McConnell on bass and Gemma Clarke on drums.

Along with his guitar paintings, Walden co-wrote a number of songs on Babyshambles’ 2005 debut novel, Unwell in Albion, together with “Pipedown,” “Loyalty Song” and “F—k Forever,” which peaked at Negative. 4 at the Legit U.Ok. Singles Chart.

Prior to becoming a member of Babyshambles, Walden performed in diverse bands together with Fluid, the Six Chilly Thousand and the White Recreation. His year with Babyshambles was once transient, finishing in 2005 amid struggles with drug habit and a criminal case involving his female friend that led to a temporary prison sentence. The fees have been upcoming dropped.

Walden was once changed through Whitnall for the band’s sophomore novel, Shotter’s Folk, which dropped in 2007. Even though he by no means formally rejoined the crowd, Walden sometimes carried out with Babyshambles at make a choice displays through the years. The band has reunited sporadically right through Doherty’s solo performances.

Doherty had up to now hinted at a possible reunion excursion to mark the 20 th annualannually of Unwell in Albion, even though it was once concealed whether or not Walden was once anticipated to be concerned.

“It is on the cards,” Doherty told NME in December 2024. “We will get back together and get in a room with the instruments and play through the old songs, then get on stage and do it. But it’s the ‘who’ and the ‘when’ that needs to be worked out. I think we’ll just keep that one on the horizon and deal with that one next year. Before then, I’ve got a new collection of songs which I’m putting out on my own label, which is tidy.”