Senior executives across the music industry were shocked at the news of the sudden death of Status Quo manager David Walker.

Walker died of a heart attack aged 57 after celebrating his son Charlie's 18th birthday with his family at his Gerrard's Cross home last Wednesday evening. His funeral takes place this Wednesday at 9.30am at Chilterns Crematorium in Buckinghamshire.

Walker enjoyed a rich and varied career in his three decades in the business, which took him from business manager ...