RIP. Mark E. Smith of The Fall

[TurxSki]

Dead at 60.
https://amp.theguardian.com/music/20...l-dies-aged-60
Saw them once or twice, back in the day, when his wife Brix Smith was bass player.
Uncompromising dude.

[The AD]

MES was only 60, but somehow his death isn't real shocking. He was a unique talent, that's for sure.

[Tele 'til You're Smelly]

Only 60 but he looked about 85- must have had some degenerative illness. Love the "This Nation's saving Grace" album

[mcski]

He mentioned being in "lousy" health in an interview he did back in Sept. I don't think this was unexpected

[Flounder]

Just saw the news. First heard of the Fall on the classic album, Burning Ambitions - A History of Punk. Loved this song.

https://youtu.be/ZjO2ZbrIT6s

[Viva]

There's a tribute going right now (6:00-9:00 PM, PST) on KXLU's Part Time Punks show. Live streaming over your computer/phone.

Some good shit.

[Dave Minion]

guy smoked like a chimney for a start, fag after fag (ha!), add in the bad diet and drugs. Bingo masters breakout...aand early death!

I liked 'em, but was always put off by the hudge back catalog, where to start? 30+ albums, 30 ish Peel sessions and all. Sometimes a bit too repetative, they really milk a riff, but MES was a poet. God speed.

[frorider]

back in my freshman yr, college radio DJ, got into the Fall. I don’t think it’s an overstatement to compare him to Dylan or Joyce in his forceful use of words. Acquired taste, like most worthy things. RIP.