Mark E Smith

[urban genie]

 

[chesterbells]

Gutted. Not a massive fall fan but he was a character.

Is that their most successful/well known track?
Genuine question, cos I seem to recall seeing them on front cover of the NME etc virtually every other week, but I dont ever remember knowingly hearing one of their tunes.

 

[City Hobgoblin]

Been dreading this.

His passing leaves a massive void in the culture of this nation, but what a brilliant legacy.

 

[scousemanc]

Been dreading this.

His passing leaves a massive void in the culture of this nation, but what a brilliant legacy.

Really well put mate

 

[SpiritofBurnden]

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/jan/24/mark-e-smith-the-fall

I love the story that the Fall’s contract to appear on Later … with Jools Holland included a clause stipulating that under no circumstances was the former Squeeze ivory tinkler to play “boogie-woogie piano anywhere near the Fall”

 

[nijinsky]

Been dreading this.

His passing leaves a massive void in the culture of this nation, but what a brilliant legacy.

That about sums it up. RIP Mark E Smith

 

[Tricky Dickys Right Foot Shot]

"Tottenham Hotspur postponed, West Ham one H" haha!! Classic.

 

[Mikejl]

Utter shite news RIP musical icon

 

[Lancet Fluke]

Terrible news. RIP

 

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

Half way through Brix's book at the moment.
Not unexpected but still very sad....

From one MES to another...... RIP