Saw The Fall many times live, Mark E Smith liked my brother-in-laws band & they supported them on a few tours in the late 80s - was always an entertaining evening to say the least. RIP MES...
The Fall were one of my mate's favourite bands and I went along with him to see them a couple of times. Considering I'm an Indie fan, I have to admit that I never "really got" Mark E Smith. The last time I saw them he performed the whole gig with his back to the audience, as a anti-hero stance I believe. He was certainly unique.
Absolutely gutted. I never imagined that MES would live to a ripe old age but I never thought he'd go so soon. I've seen The Fall more than any other band. Read his autobiography a few years back the story about the pub being blown up in the was was real food for thought.
Gutted but not surprised. A band who i've listened to daily for over 35 years and will continue to do so. Let's hope he's keeping John Peel company right now. RIP
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Go well. A legend and a personal musical hero of mine
...don't think he was destined to live to 100 but what a legacy he has left.
Couldn't handle the music, but what a character.
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/jan/24/mark-e-smith-the-fall?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Copy_to_clipboard
Considering I'm an Indie fan, I have to admit that I never "really got" Mark E Smith.
The last time I saw them he performed the whole gig with his back to the audience, as a anti-hero stance I believe.
He was certainly unique.
RIP Mark E Smith.
Bloke was a lunatic and legend.
Last orders, arf past ten!
RIP MES