Who Is Scott Walker (singer)? Age, Biography, and Wiki
Born on January 9, 1943, Scott Walker, whose real name was Noel Scott Engel, gained fame in the 1960s as a member of the trio The Walker Brothers. His distinctive baritone voice and artistic vision set him apart as a solo artist, garnering a cult following. He passed away on March 22, 2019, at the age of 76. Scott Walker's innovative approach to music, blending pop with avant-garde elements, revolutionized the industry and inspired countless artists.
| Occupation | Songwriter |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | January 9, 1943 |
| Age | 76 Years |
| Birth Place | Hamilton, Ohio, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
| Country | U.S |
| Date of death | 22 March, 2019 |
| Died Place | N/A |
Popularity
Scott Walker (singer)'s Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Standing at approximately 6 feet (183 cm) tall, Scott Walker's presence was as impressive as his voice. His weight was reported to be around 170 lbs (77 kg), giving him a sturdy yet graceful physique that commanded attention on stage. Though specific body measurements are not widely documented, his artistic persona contributed to his storied reputation.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Scott Walker was known for maintaining a private personal life. While he never married, he was linked to several high-profile relationships throughout his career. Notably, he had a long-term relationship with singer-songwriter and actress Barbara Hulanicki. His dedication to his art often took precedence over personal engagements, leaving fans curious about his romantic relationships.
His father was an oil industry manager whose work led the family to successive homes in Ohio, Texas, Colorado, and New York. Engel and his mother settled in California in 1959.
Engel was interested in both music and performance and spent time as a child actor and singer in the mid to late 1950s, including roles in two Broadway musicals, Pipe Dream and Plain and Fancy. Championed by singer and TV host Eddie Fisher, he appeared several times on Fisher's TV program.
Engel cut some records including one named "Misery", which saw him briefly promoted as a teen idol.
Net Worth and Salary
At the time of his passing, Scott Walker's net worth was estimated to be around $10 million. His diverse career as a musician, songwriter, composer, and producer contributed to his financial success. In addition to album sales, royalties from his innovative work, and contributions to film soundtracks, Walker's legacy continues to generate income posthumously.
In 1996, Walker recorded the Bob Dylan song "I Threw It All Away" under the direction of Nick Cave for inclusion in the soundtrack for the film To Have and to Hold.
In 1998, in a rare return to straightforward balladeering, he recorded the David Arnold song "Only Myself to Blame" (for the soundtrack of the Bond film The World Is Not Enough) and also wrote and produced the soundtrack for the Léos Carax film Pola X, which was released as an album.
In 1999, he wrote and produced two songs - "Scope J" and "Lullaby" - for Ute Lemper on her album Punishing Kiss. "Lullaby" is only available as a bonus track on the Japanese version of the CD.
Career, Business, and Investments
Scott Walker's career spanned over five decades, during which he explored various musical styles and themes. After his time with The Walker Brothers, he embarked on a solo career that saw him releasing critically acclaimed albums such as "Scott," "Scott 2," and "Tilt." His willingness to experiment with unconventional sounds and arrangements distinguished him from his peers.
In addition to recording music, Walker dabbled in composing for film and theater, expanding his artistic footprint. His collaborations with influential artists and innovative works—like the acclaimed album "Soused" with Sunn O)))—were pivotal in shaping the landscape of modern music.
After the Walker Brothers split in 1967, he began a solo career with the album Scott later that year, moving toward an increasingly challenging style on late-1960s baroque pop albums such as Scott 3 and Scott 4 (both 1969). After sales of his solo work started to decrease, he reunited with the Walker Brothers in the mid-1970s.
The reformed band achieved a top ten single with "No Regrets" in 1975, while their last album Nite Flights (1978) marked the beginning of Walker taking his music in a more avant-garde direction.
After a few years hiatus, Walker revived his solo career in the mid-1980s, progressing his work further towards the avant-garde; of this period in his career, The Guardian said "imagine Andy Williams reinventing himself as Stockhausen".
Walker's 1960s recordings were highly regarded by the 1980s UK underground music scene, and gained a cult following.
Social Network
Although Scott Walker was not particularly active on social media during his lifetime, his music and legacy continue to be celebrated online. Fans frequently engage in discussions about his artistry on platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and Reddit, ensuring that his influence endures long after his death. Additionally, dedicated fan pages and music forums serve as virtual communities for admirers of his work.
During this period, Walker combined his earlier teen appeal with a darker, more idiosyncratic approach (which had been hinted at in songs like "Orpheus" on the Images album).
While his vocal style remained consistent with the Walker Brothers, he now drove a fine line between classic ballads, Broadway hits and his own compositions, and also included risqué recordings of Jacques Brel songs (translated by Mort Shuman, who was also responsible for the hit musical Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris).
Walker's own original songs of this period were influenced by Brel and Léo Ferré as he explored European musical roots while expressing his own American experience and reaching a new maturity as a recording artist.
Education
Scott Walker's formal education details remain sparse, but he showed an early interest in music, which shaped his unconventional career path. He briefly attended a high school in Los Angeles before pursuing a career in music, where he honed his skills as a songwriter and performer.
Upon his arrival in Los Angeles, Engel had already changed both his taste and his direction.
Interested in the progressive jazz of Stan Kenton and Bill Evans, he was also a self-confessed "Continental suit-wearing natural enemy of the Californian surfer" and a fan of European cinema (in particular Ingmar Bergman, Federico Fellini, and Robert Bresson) and the Beat poets.
In between attending art school and furthering his interests in cinema and literature, Scott played bass guitar proficiently enough to get session work in Los Angeles as a teenager.
