Died lead singer of The Fall
LONDON, January 25. /TASS/. British musician, songwriter and vocalist of post punk group The Fall, mark Edward Smith died at the age of 60 years. On Wednesday reported by the Agency Press Association, citing a statement by the group Manager.
“It is with deep regret resignation of Mark Edward Smith. He died this morning (Wednesday — approx. TASS) house”, — stated in the message.
The Fall was founded by Smith in 1976 in Manchester and has had a significant impact on the development of alternative rock. Last year the band was forced to cancel a series of concerts due to the state of health of the singer.
The group issued during the existence of 32 Studio albums. Latest — New Facts Emerge was released in the fall of 2017 and took 35th place in the British music ratings. The work of Smith has also had a significant impact on the group’s Pavement, Sonic Youth, and on the new York punk rock beginning of 2000-ies.
In addition to his work in The Fall, Smith worked with the group Gorillaz, Elastica, Coldcut and Mouse on Mars.
