Following the sad news that Mark E Smith of The Fall has died aged 60, tributes have been pouring in from figures in music and beyond in dedication of Smith’s life and work.
Read a selection of tributes and posts below. Follow our coverage on the news here.
Mark E Smith / The Fall’s music, delivery and syntax were mini universes to a 17 year old me discovering this unique music, and I still feel I haven’t discovered it all. He’s left behind something great for us to get lost in. R.I.P pic.twitter.com/tl4s1BkAxh
— erol alkan (@erolalkan) January 24, 2018
Twice i seriously considered giving up music, and a supportive letter from Mark E Smith offerin to put my band’s track on his Cog-Sin comp, was the saviour on one of those occasions.
Rest in Peace M.E.S., an incredible writer, fuelled on fire…Thx for all + The Fall.— The Bug(official) (@thebugzoo) January 24, 2018
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.
— Lauren Laverne (@laurenlaverne) January 24, 2018
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 pic.twitter.com/aZFGNXZuRW
— Tim Burgess (@Tim_Burgess) January 24, 2018
Mark E Smith. An artist that knew no compromise. A total one off and original. What a legend. pic.twitter.com/SEnQM5lvVn
— Paddy Considine ☠️ (@PaddyConsidine) January 24, 2018
our thoughts are with all friends, family, musical conspirators and the countless artists/thinkers whose lives were enriched by the one and only Mark E. Smith pic.twitter.com/lTL28jGSrw
— Matador Records (@matadorrecords) January 24, 2018
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! pic.twitter.com/rsxFybINmn
— edgarwright (@edgarwright) January 24, 2018
“Every man hates what he has to deny-uh. Especially I-uh. Especially I-uh!” https://t.co/5SZtahgNrs
— Liz Phair (@PhizLair) January 24, 2018
— Elijah (@Eli1ah) January 24, 2018
Sad to hear about the death of Mark E. Smith at 60. British music loses one of its most original and prolific talents. pic.twitter.com/ALqXl3zfBg
— THE THE (@thethe) January 24, 2018
RIP Mark E Smith pic.twitter.com/4BezoJzeQz
— PIXIES (@PIXIES) January 24, 2018
RIP to one of the most difficult, problematic, geniuses punk ever produced, Mark E Smith, and I hope everyone he hurt and abused over the years is able to find peace some as well.
— Damian Abraham (@leftfordamian) January 24, 2018
He WAS much appreciated. https://t.co/RVhE0SJveE Mark E Smith, who has died.
— stuart murdoch (@nee_massey) January 24, 2018
Sad news! There’s never been anyone like Mark E. Smith or The Fall. RIP #markesmith . pic.twitter.com/7KIyuHnfoq
— superchunk (@superchunk) January 24, 2018
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 pic.twitter.com/P0rEU6CeC5
— Brix Smith Start (@Brixsmithstart) January 24, 2018
Farewell dear heart. https://t.co/pCNbo88my2
— Martin Bramah (@MartinBramah) January 24, 2018
First we lost Ursula Le Guin, then Hugh Masekela, now Mark E Smith. Been a tough week for cultural icons.
— Billy Bragg (@billybragg) January 24, 2018
R.I.P. Mark E. Smith and thanks for the music https://t.co/kHklkkPJgZ
— Andy Bell (@Andybebop) January 24, 2018
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
— Garbage (@garbage) January 24, 2018