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Tributes pour in for Mark E Smith

He died aged 60 on Wednesday morning.
He died aged 60 on Wednesday morning. He died aged 60 on Wednesday morning.

Fellow musicians and stars from the world of entertainment have posted tributes to The Fall singer Mark E Smith, who has died aged 60.

Messages were led by Mr Smith’s former wife and ex-band member, Brix Smith Start, who posted: “I’m taking the news in right now. I will put a statement out tomorrow. I hope you will all understand.

“Thank you for your lovely messages, they mean a lot. I love you, Brix”.

American rock band Garbage wrote: “Mark E Smith We will never forget you coming to see us play. Especially when you said watching us play was like watching paint dry. RIP”

Meanwhile, singer Tim Burgess wrote: “So so sad to hear that we’ve lost Mark E Smith. A true uncompromising musical maverick. A genius, a curmudgeon and someone whose company it was an honour to share. So long M.E.S x x x”

Broadcaster Lauren Laverne added: “Oh man. Mark E Smith. One of my biggest heroes. Had a nightmare interviewing him (of course) but then he put me in a song. So sharp, clever and untouchably cool. Thanks for the music, MES.”

The writer and producer Edgar Wright said: “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!”

Primal Scream bassist Simone Marie said: “‘If you’re gonna play it out of tune, then play it out of tune properly’


Thanku for the music Mark E. Smith . X”