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Mark Lanegan

American singer (1964-2022).

Born November 25th, 1964 in Ellensburg. [ref]

Died February 22nd, 2022 at 57 years old in Killarney. [ref]

Occupations
guitarist, singer-songwriter
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Musician Mark Lanegan passed away on 2022-02-22 at the age of 57 after a career spanning decades of musical accomplishments. A Seattle native, Lanegan earned fans around the world for his distinct, smoky voice and praiseworthy contributions to the alternative rock scene, including his ten solo albums and abundant work with iconic bands including Screaming Trees and Queens of the Stone Age. He collaborated with numerous well-respected musicians such as Martina Topley-Bird, PJ Harvey, Dylan Carlson, and Isobel Campbell, and his discography includes duets with several influential and groundbreaking artists. He also wrote and performed on a range of movie soundtracks. Lanegan's vivid lyrics and earnest delivery resulted in an enduring and powerful legacy, inspiring generations of listeners as far as Europe and Australia. His work is known far and wide as an exemplar for creativity and sincerity. Mark Lanegan will be remembered for his remarkable influence, not just in the music world but to the hearts and heads of those who were touched by his songs.

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