Truly a legend…
On Wednesday, The Fall lead singer Mark E. Smith passed away at the age 60, according to a statement — confirmed by Pitchfork — from the band’s manager.
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As seen here on a Twitter fan account:
The day I’ve been dreading.
“It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Mark E. Smith. He passed this morning at home…. 1/2
— Fall news (@fallnews) January 24, 2018
“… A more detailed statement will follow in the next few days. In the meantime, Pam & Mark├óΓé¼Γäós family request privacy at this sad time.” 2/2
Pam Van Damned
The Fall – manager
— Fall news (@fallnews) January 24, 2018
The British musician formed the classic post-punk group in 1976 with original members Martin Bramah, Una Baines, and Tony Friel. Over the course of his life, the band has released 32 studio albums.
The exact cause of death has not been revealed.
When word of his passing broke, director Edgar Wright and the band Garbage paid their respects to Smith on social media.
Alas, the great Mark E Smith has passed away. Not merely a legend of indie music, but someone who, for me, was a gateway into that very genre. Will be blasting the A Sides album all week now. The Fall are no more, long live the Fall! pic.twitter.com/rsxFybINmn
— edgarwright (@edgarwright) January 24, 2018
Mark E Smith ├░┼╕ΓÇÖΓÇ¥ We will never forget you coming to see us play. Especially when you said watching us play was like watching paint dry. ├░┼╕ΓÇÖΓÇ¥ RIP
— Garbage (@garbage) January 24, 2018
R.I.P. Mark.
[Image via Stephanie Methven/WENN.]
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