Cáit O'Riordan and more pay tribute to rockabilly revival icon Robert Gordon, who has died aged 75

Friends, fans and fellow musicians continue to pay tribute to Robert Gordon today, following news of the American rockabilly revival icon's death on Tuesday, aged 75.

His label, Cleopatra Records, confirmed the news on their social media platforms yesterday.

"Cleopatra Records would like to offer our deepest condolences to his family and friends," the label wrote. "We liked working with Robert and will miss his powerful baritone vocal as well as his focused dedication to his music."

Gordon, who was a well-known presence in New York's punk scene in the '70s, released numerous albums throughout his career, including projects like 1977's Robert Gordon with Link Wray, 1978's Fresh Fish Special, 1979's Rock Billy Boogie, and 1981's Are You Gonna Be The One. He released Rockabilly for Life in 2020, via Cleopatra Records.

Gordon was also an actor, who starred alongside Willem Dafoe in the 1981 biker film The Loveless. He also provided the music for the film.

Cáit O'Riordan is among those who have paid tribute to Gordon following the news of his death.

"Our Rockabilly King Robert Gordon has gone," she wrote on Twitter. "He was movie-star handsome and magnificently charismatic, a proper rock'n'roll rogue and always with that great amused look on his beautiful face. Time now to light a candle and blast 'The Way I Walk'"

Our Rockabilly King Robert Gordon has gone - he was movie-star handsome and magnificently charismatic, a proper rock'n'roll rogue and always with that great amused look on his beautiful face. Time now to light a candle and blast The Way I Walk 💚 pic.twitter.com/gkjEYK80a1

— Cáit O'Riordan (@rockyoriordan) October 19, 2022

See more tributes to Robert Gordon below:

Can't forget what an impact Robert Gordon's style and commitment to rockabilly & roots music had on us back in the punk days in NYC, saw him with Link Wray and yes Professor Longhair opening one night! Loved him with Chris Spedding too. He was so cool and elegant. pic.twitter.com/RItbnuHMwl

— Amy Rigby (@AmyRigby) October 18, 2022

RIP Robert Gordon the real OG rockabilly singer deluxe. His records & shows w/ guitarist Link Wray & Chris Spedding were explosive & really kept the torch lit 🔥 for that music. talkin motorcycles w/ Robert was always ultra cool. Condolences to his family. pic.twitter.com/3CQhCHsrGP

— JESSE DAYTON (@jessedayton) October 18, 2022

Robert Gordon was a rockabilly legend. He started his career at Bethesda Chevy Chase High in West Side Story and went on to record with Link Wray. He had THE VOICE. R-I-P Robert. @nbcwashington pic.twitter.com/77Sw5Lbr40

— Mark Segraves (@SegravesNBC4) October 18, 2022

Robert Gordon was a force to be reckoned with……Truly one of a kind. Thanks for all the  great times and playing over the years! pic.twitter.com/hOyUYk8bRC

— Anton Fig (@TheAntonFig) October 19, 2022

Some of the best nights of my life were spent in The Cadillac Lounge watching Robert Gordon up on stage, a pint glass full of bourbon in his hand, demonstrating why he was the true King of Rockabilly. He will be missed. pic.twitter.com/ZlTPlNnSGk

— Sean McCallum (@Sean42McCallum) October 18, 2022

Robert Gordon has left the building. Had the pleasure of opening for him once in NYC in 1986. An incredible singer and presence. I’ve never met longtime Dylan bassist Tony Garnier, but if I do, this is the only thing I’m gonna ask him about. ❤️ https://t.co/a5iucS7iVm

— Jon Wurster (@jonwurster) October 18, 2022

Just learned of the passing of Robert Gordon.
He helped bring Rockabilly to a new generation in the 70s. His work with Chris Spedding was monster.
Check out his version of Black Slacks. pic.twitter.com/t7IAqSB3QX

— Dave MacLachlan (@DaveMacLachlan1) October 19, 2022

RIP Robert Gordon
Robert Gordon, one of rockabilly’s earliest revivalists and a familiar presence on the 1970s New York City punk rock scene, died Tuesday at the age of 75.
Gordon, Tommy Dean, Bruce Springsteen and Dee Dee Ramone at Max’s Kansas City,1977
📸 © Photo by Bob Gruen pic.twitter.com/fva27bJ1VH

— Ramones Fans  (@FansRamones) October 19, 2022