Mark Lanegan was the lead singer for the pioneering grunge band Screaming Trees known for the song “Nearly Lost You.”
- Died: Tuesday, February 22, 2022. (Who else died on February 22?)
- Details of death: Died at the age of 57 at his home in Ireland.
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Grunge pioneer
Mark Lanegan was a singer-songwriter best known as the lead singer for the pioneering psychedelic grunge band Screaming Trees. Lanegan co-founded Screaming Trees in 1984 and the band would become prominent in the Seattle grunge music scene that included Nirvana, Peral Jam, and Soundgarden. In 1990, Kurt Cobain sang lead on two songs for Mark Lanegan’s solo debut ‘The Winding Streets.’ After releasing moderately successful albums, Screaming Trees achieved modern rock and MTV stardom with their hit song “Nearly Lost You,” which was featured on the “Singles” soundtrack. After Screaming Trees broke up in 2000, Lanegan released solo albums and made guest appearances with the popular stoner hard rock band Queens of the Stone Age. He also formed the Gutter Twins with Afghan Whigs frontman Greg Dulli with their 2008 album ‘Saturnalia’ charting on the Billboard 200. He released a memoir in 2020 titled “Sing Backwards and Weep” that detailed his struggle with alcohol and drug addiction.
Notable Quote
“It’s one of those songs I hope to never hear again.” “Why? Because it was specifically written to be a single. It’s a corny, cheesy tune. But, you know, whatever. It is what it is.” When asked if fans at his solo shows ever requested it, he said no. “Luckily they have better taste than that.” – Lanegan talking about “Nearly Lost You” to Spin Magazine 2012
Tributes to Mark Lanegan
Full Obituary: Rolling Stone
