1957 - 2018
Mark E. Smith English Singer
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Mark E. Smith dating history
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Mark E. Smith was previously married to Elena Poulou (2001), Safron Pryor (1991) and Brix Smith-Start (1983 - 1989).
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English Singer Mark E. Smith was born Mark Edward Smith on 5th March, 1957 in Broughton, Salford, England and passed away on 24th Jan 2018 Prestwich, Greater Manchester, England aged 60. He is most remembered for founder member of post-punk group 'The Fall'. His zodiac sign is Pisces.
Mark E. Smith is a member of the following lists: English male singers, 1957 births and Deaths from lung cancer.
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Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
|---|
| Married | 3 |
33 years
|
21 years, 4 months
|
8 years
|
|---|
| Total | 3 |
33 years
|
21 years, 4 months
|
8 years
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|---|
Details
| First Name |
Mark
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| Middle Name |
E.
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| Last Name |
Smith
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| Full Name at Birth |
Mark Edward Smith
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| Birthday |
5th March, 1957
|
| Birthplace |
Broughton, Salford, England
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| Died |
24th January, 2018
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| Place of Death |
Prestwich, Greater Manchester, England
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| Cause of Death |
A long battle with lung and kidney cancer
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| Height |
5' 9" (175 cm)
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| Build |
Average
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| Eye Color |
Blue
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| Hair Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Religion |
Atheist
|
| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
English
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| Occupation Text |
Singer, Songwriter, Musician
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| Occupation |
Singer
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| Claim to Fame |
founder member of post-punk group 'The Fall'
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Post-punk, Alternative Rock, Spoken Word
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| Year(s) Active |
1975 > 2017, 1976 > 2017
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| Instrument (text) |
Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards, Violin
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| Associated Acts |
The Fall, Von Südenfed, Inspiral Carpets, The Adult Net, Blue Orchids, Brix & the Extricated, The Creepers, Darker My Love, The Teardrops, Tom Hingley and the Lovers
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| Favorite People |
Simon Rogers, Simon Wolstencroft, Julia Nagle, Karl Burns, Tony Friel, Martin Bramah, Una Baines, Steve Hanley, Paul Hanley, Craig Scanlon, Brix Smith, Marc Riley
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| Favorite Bands |
Inspiral Carpets, Von Südenfed, The Adult Net, Blue Orchids, Brix & the Extricated, The Creepers, Darker My Love, The Teardrops, Tom Hingley and the Lovers
|
Mark Edward Smith (5 March 1957 – 24 January 2018) was an English singer and songwriter. He was best known as the lead singer, lyricist and only constant member of the post-punk group the Fall, which he led from 1976 until his death. Smith formed The Fall after attending a Sex Pistols gig at the Manchester Free Trade Hall in June 1976. During their 42-year existence, the Fall's line-up included some 60 musicians who with Smith released 32 studio albums and many singles and EPs. His best-known recordings include "Totally Wired" and "Hit the North".
