The Malibu home of Atlanta's Butch Walker has fallen victim to the wildfires spreading across California. According to a press release from Big Hassle, Walker's publicist:
"On November 24th a family friend was forced to evacuate the singer, songwriter and producer's Malibu home, which was being rented from Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Flea, due to the rapidly spreading fire. Walker was in New York City at the time on tour.
Says Walker "I had just consolidated my entire recording studio and house from Atlanta into the one house In Malibu. I lost everything I've ever owned. Every master of every song I've ever recorded, every piece of recording equipment, guitars, drums and things I've collected over the years, cars, motorcycles, every family memorial, heirloom, picture, and document we ever had.... Gone. I feel like I finally know the difference between 'going back' and 'going home'."
Our condolences go out to Walker and his family during this difficult time.
Oh, and Flea is the bass player for the Red Hot Chili Peppers.