
American singer-songwriter Tucker Zimmerman and his wife died over the weekend after a fatal blaze at his home in Belgium. The fire is understood to have broken out early Saturday, according to ClashMusic. First responders found the property already engulfed in flames by the time they arrived on site after neighbors alerted authorities. Zimmerman, who spent much of his later life living and performing in Europe, and his wife were confirmed dead at the scene. He was 84, and the couple had been married for more than five decades. The American-born artist established a long-running career in folk and acoustic music, becoming known for his poetic songwriting and distinctive guitar work. David Bowie routinely cited Zimmerman’s ‘Ten Songs’ as one of his favorite albums of all time. “Tucker was a master musician and songwriter from San Francisco. His songs were biting and revolutionary,” Zimmerman’s producer Tony Visconti said in a statement. “He was one of my oldest friends. David Bowie adored him,” he added. “If you haven’t heard Tucker’s music, it was like a very dark version of Bob Dylan. I’m all choked up.”























