Mark E Smith passes

2018-01-24 by Jots EMERITUS | 35 Comments
The Fall mainstay - and sole member since 1976 - Mark E Smith has passed away, at sixty years of age.

There are no detailed statements as of yet, but the band's Twitter page stated earlier today: "It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Mark E. Smith. He passed this morning at home [...] A more detailed statement will follow in the next few days. In the meantime, Pam & Mark’s family request privacy at this sad time."

Smith spent much of 2017 battling various health issues.

Read more: www.theguardian.com/music/2018/jan/24/mark-e-smith-lead-singer-with-the-fall-dies-aged-60

Tagged: The Fall

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WeepingBanana
January 24th 2018
11396 Comments


RIP

dudes body if work is truly incredible, even if a fair amount of it is probably p bad

Tyler.
January 24th 2018
19035 Comments


No fucking way

Aerisavion
January 24th 2018
3768 Comments


Another one gone ):

ianblxdsoe
January 24th 2018
1931 Comments


holy fuck man this hits home so hard, so sudden too i had no idea. RIP hard :’(

STOP SHOUTING!
January 24th 2018
791 Comments


'Bill is dead', 'Lay of the Land', some amazing songs, some kind of poet this guy.

Eons
January 24th 2018
3778 Comments


He will always be remembered as a legend to any weirdo or punk kid.

butcherboy
January 24th 2018
9464 Comments


fuck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DoofusWainwright
January 24th 2018
19991 Comments


Butcher is going to be distraught, sad news

butcherboy
January 24th 2018
9464 Comments


I am indeed, Doof.. goddamn..

zakalwe
January 24th 2018
41942 Comments


Blimey.

SandwichBubble
January 24th 2018
13965 Comments


Can't really say too much about this one. Hex is still one of my favorite albums of all time. He left quite a legacy behind him.

Frippertronics
Emeritus
January 24th 2018
19720 Comments


Dude whaaaaat

Papa Universe
January 24th 2018
22502 Comments


so New Facts Emerge is the final album? well, damn

zakalwe
January 24th 2018
41942 Comments


Farah Trousers
Sweater
Surly Attitude
Genius
RIP

butcherboy
January 24th 2018
9464 Comments


the last and best punk.. nothing but attitude..

ChaoticVortex
January 24th 2018
1616 Comments


32 albums...now that's one massive discography. RIP.

STOP SHOUTING!
January 24th 2018
791 Comments


'Farah Trousers' one of my favourites of his.

Dylan620
January 24th 2018
6007 Comments


RIP hard. Been meaning to get to this man's discog for ages, time to finally stop putting it off

butcherboy
January 24th 2018
9464 Comments


gonna throw together a tribute article tomorrow, if one of the staff will be so kind to post it as a contrib feature maybe..

Chortles
January 24th 2018
21494 Comments


wow. the biggest RIP

xfearbefore
January 24th 2018
2057 Comments


damn bro....that's a sad one. 2018 already off to a shitty as hell start.

onionbubs
January 24th 2018
23796 Comments


fucking rip. wow

NeroCorleone80
January 24th 2018
34618 Comments


big rip

Dewinged
Emeritus
January 25th 2018
33018 Comments


Not too familiar with his music but he leaves with an impressive legacy of albums. RIP. And I am sorry for butch too, I know he loved the man.

Frippertronics
Emeritus
January 25th 2018
19720 Comments


@butch

Hit up Jom, he could put it up as a blog post if you like

MrHarrison
January 25th 2018
451 Comments


Christ this is a massive blow. Feel bad for not getting more of The Fall now, but Hex Enduction Hours is an all-timer. VALE

bigguytoo9
January 25th 2018
1485 Comments


RIP

someguest
January 25th 2018
30519 Comments


gas

Sinternet
Emeritus
January 25th 2018
26909 Comments


RIP

legendary band

TheManMachine
January 25th 2018
468 Comments


GOAT who never gave a shit about being GOAT

RIP

doomes
January 25th 2018
279 Comments


rest in peace, lost one of our heroes

Tunaboy45
January 25th 2018
18942 Comments


an absolute fucking legend, rest in peace

AcidCaravan
January 25th 2018
505 Comments


No!! Fuck!

CrazyDiamond7
January 26th 2018
260 Comments


I was only casually familiar with the Fall, but this guy was one of the funniest and most memorable people in rock history.

RIP

neekafat
Emeritus
June 8th 2019
26926 Comments


"so New Facts Emerge is the final album? well, damn" [2]
just saw this



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