Legendary frontman with The Fall, Mark E. Smith has passed away following a long battle with illness.
The Fall were of the most prolific and acclaimed bands to emerge from the UK’s punk and post punk scenes of the late 70s and early 80s.
Smith was the only constant member – notoriously hard to work with and with an acerbic wit (commonly found in the band’s lyrics), The Fall went through some 66 members across a storied history sure to be revisited by many in the coming weeks.
The Fall released their 32nd and final album, New Facts Emerge, last year.
RIP Mark E. Smith.
