Mark E. Smith

Mark E. Smith

actor
poet
singer
singer-songwriter
🇬🇧United Kingdom

Mark Edward Smith was an English singer-songwriter best known as the lead vocalist, lyricist and only constant member of the post-punk group the Fall. Smith formed the band after attending the Sex Pistols' 20 July 1976 gig at the Lesser Free Trade Hall in Manchester, and was its leader until his death. During their 42-year existence, the Fall's line-up included some sixty musicians, with whom Smith released 32 studio albums and numerous singles and EPs.

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Lifespan
1957 – 2018
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Born in
Salford
Educated at
Philips High School

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  • 1957

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  • 2018

    Died

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