Mark E Smith

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Credits: Far Out / Secret Records
Full Name
Mark Edward Smith
Born
March 5th, 1957
Height
5ft 11in
Hometown
Prestwich, Greater Manchester, England
Net Worth
Estimated $3 million
Family
Mark E. Smith was born in Broughton, Salford, Lancashire, England, to Jack and Irene Smith. Before forming The Fall in 1976, he worked as a shipping clerk at Salford Docks. Smith was married three times, most recently to Greek musician Eleni Poulou, who was also a member of The Fall.
Years Active
1976–2018
Bands
The Fall
Top Tracks
'Totally Wired', 'Hit the North', 'Cruiser's Creek', 'Mr. Pharmacist', 'Touch Sensitive'
Top Albums
This Nation's Saving Grace, Hex Enduction Hour, Perverted by Language, The Wonderful and Frightening World of The Fall, Live at the Witch Trials
Fun Facts
Mark E. Smith was the only permanent member of The Fall throughout the band's 42-year history, with more than 60 musicians passing through its ranks. ### BBC Radio 1 DJ John Peel was one of Smith's greatest champions, inviting The Fall to record a record 24 Peel Sessions. ### Smith's idiosyncratic writing style and uncompromising attitude earned him a reputation as one of Britain's most original and influential post-punk artists.
Related Artists
The Fall, John Peel, Sonic Youth, Pavement, LCD Soundsystem

Mark E. Smith was an English singer, songwriter and musician best known as the founder, frontman and only constant member of the influential post-punk band The Fall.

Renowned for his acerbic lyrics, distinctive spoken-word vocal style and uncompromising artistic vision, Smith led The Fall for more than four decades, releasing over 30 studio albums and becoming one of the most prolific figures in British alternative music. His work blended post-punk, garage rock, experimental rock and krautrock influences, inspiring generations of artists with its originality, wit and relentless innovation. Widely regarded as one of the most important figures in post-punk, Smith’s influence extends across indie rock, alternative music and experimental genres.

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Mark E. Smith was an English singer, songwriter and musician best known as the founder and frontman of the influential post-punk band The Fall.
'Totally Wired' is widely regarded as Mark E. Smith's signature recording with The Fall, although 'Hit the North', 'Cruiser's Creek', 'Mr. Pharmacist' and 'Touch Sensitive' are also among the band's best-known songs.
Mark E. Smith transformed post-punk through his distinctive lyrical style, unconventional vocals and relentless experimentation with The Fall, influencing artists including Pavement, Sonic Youth, LCD Soundsystem, Blur and countless alternative rock musicians.
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