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R.I.P. Mark E Smith
Posted: 25 Jan 2018 2:45 pm
by Martin Abend
I guess a band like The Fall won't get much love around here, but I was quite saddened to hear of Mark E Smith's demise yesterday. From the time I became interested in (post) punk rock around '84/'85 The Fall always played a part in my musical formation. There were times when I couldn't listen to anything else. There aren't may real characters in music around anymore and he certainly was one. Godspeed.
Posted: 14 Feb 2018 4:39 pm
by Godfrey Arthur
aren't may real characters in music around anymore and he certainly was one
I'll agree. In a way he was ahead of his time.
Extremely British!
When you have guys like Tommy Robinson sounding like a louder version of Mark sans the music, you get that "wise old man" effect.
"2 million fellas: why did they leave their wives and families at home?"
Eat Y'Self Fitter
Godspeed Mark
Posted: 1 Mar 2018 9:45 am
by Jon Seiff
Hugely devastated here as well. The Fall have been part of my life since I first heard Hit The North, circa 1985 or so.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5zav2yrC7M