Well said. Engel was not only one of the greatest singers in popular music, he was a completely original and uncompromising creative force, a few minor blips in the early 70s notwithstanding. "Genius" and "iconic" are overused and devalued words, but I can think of few individuals in the big bad world of rock and roll more truly deserving of them than Scott Walker. I've just played the 'This is How You Disappear' disc from the 'Five Easy Pieces' box right now and am gobsmacked. Total art, totally without antecedent: what a man. R.I.P.
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