Mark E. Smith –
Singer, songwrwiter, sot.
March 5, 1957 – January 24, 2018.
Aged 60 years.
Most recognized for: Mr. Smith was the singer/songwriter for British post-punkers The Fall. A tyrannical, drunken frontman, he was was the lone original member, having hired and fired over 60 band members in the group’s 40 year existence. Pay him a compliment or express any admiration for his work and he’d publicly sh!t all over you on his next album or interview. At long last, his fans can come forward.