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Mark E. Smith, Acerbic Leader Of The Fall, Dies At 60

In a band known for its abrasive, genre-bending sound, Smith was the sole constant over four decades. His vision made The Fall moody, dark, repetitive, angry — and extremely prolific.
Mark E. Smith onstage with The Fall in London in 2016.

, founder and frontman of the UK band The Fall, has died at the age of 60. The band's manager, Pam Vander, said

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