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Brian
May 30, 2025
I miss you my friend and I miss breaking bread with you. I did finally put the cigarettes down Feb 8 `23.... Thanks for your inspiration and your amazing body of work... I wish I had met you earlier in life... but I´m sure you´ll have something in mind when I see you again... it´s gonna be a minute... I´m sure you´ll understand but I´m heading further on down the road, CHEERS "old scratch"
Flattop devil........
Brenda Fowler
January 11, 2025
RIP Dear Mark
Jackie.
December 3, 2024
I love you so much, Mark. Your art is always on my heart.
Joanne Joan Henning
October 4, 2024
His words will never die
Mark will live on in us, all of his fans.
Marie
August 5, 2024
Always Remembered and an Inspiration , Such talent !!!
TL
June 13, 2024
My sweet brother, I miss you with all my heart.
Nicole T
May 28, 2024
Mark, your music will always live on through those who will keep the flame going. Rest easy Lanegan
Emil
March 15, 2024
Mark, you were a hero and one of the last true Rock and Roll stars. My only regret is never being able to tell you in person.
Mike O'Sullivan
March 6, 2024
Mark's art has, and will continue to mend my accident-prone soul. He is without a single peer. A true original. My deepest condolences to his loved ones.
Simon
February 27, 2024
Rest peacefully Mark. Forever grateful for the music you shared with us all.
James
February 23, 2024
Rest in peace Mark, your music and your life is an enduring testament to the human spirit. Much love.
Shipyard Jay
January 10, 2024
Hope your listening to times turned up to 11, crackin´ baseballs in the sun and breathing the sweetest air. Thank you for your music. RIP.
Björn Granat
December 5, 2023
I obviously didn´t know him, allthough I had the pleasure of meeting Mark once. None the less, I miss him very much and I´m thankful for the music and poetry he gave us. He was one of a kind.
Jason Desselles
October 14, 2023
Just got done reading Sing Backwards and Weep. Rest in Peace Mark. You will always be missed and remembered. You made the world a better place.
Caro
October 10, 2023
My condolences
I happened to catch Mark sing with Queens of the Stone Age at an in store mini concert for release of Lullabies to Paralyze on a Monday in March 2005. I was hooked. Later that week I bought Bubblegum, eventually (2 at a time) all his solo albums & Screaming trees albums. Letting each pair sink in before buying the next...
I´ve seen him sing with Soulsavers, Gutter Twins, Isobel Campbell, Mark Lanegan Band... etc.
I read Sing Backwards and Weep in a day and a half, the day it was released...
I am very sorry he´s gone but am very appreciative for all the music and work (art) he gave us. His music has been my buddy and in regular rotation in my foreground & background over the years. If you take his music away, I don´t think there´s anything else that would take it´s place (that is to say it´s distinct, a unique take on things. Not trite like so much other music...)
I was just on a road trip to Pittsburgh and listened to the book on audio while driving, hence down a Lanegan rabbit hole, looking up some things, facts, references and found this obituary...
Again, my sincere condolences. And, as I said to Mark more than once at his post show meet and greets: thank you for the music. I wish I could tell him again in person, I´ll tell it to the air
Keeps on raining
There´s no explaining
Sing backwards and weep.
Neil C Pickford
October 7, 2023
You lived. You may no longer be amongst us, but you continue to live.
Kerry McMullen
September 28, 2023
Yours is a wonder,
All my life I listened to voices sing
But yours got through to my soul
Sat with me in places
Too dark
For most travellers
Thank you dear Mark Lanegan
For all that you shared
Even today I returned home, again, with a copy of your book in my hands,
you are a distant companion
Your name - an anagram of 'An angel'
You have been that,
to so many.
You are missed and loved.
guitarrose
May 19, 2023
your music has brought light to my very dark life thanks Mark you are missed
Stu
March 11, 2023
Your art and life are still shining a light for those who darkness starts to fall upon.
Lance
December 5, 2022
You and Layne were the voices that I needed in my youth when I didn't have the words to speak. My life was a lot like yours, and your courage, strength, and music have helped me through many of life's darkest moments. I'll always listen to your lyrics and music and will continue to share those with other people. Rest easy, you lived enough for two lifetimes, thank you for being who you were.
Jeremy Morelock
November 25, 2022
Thinking about you on your birthday, Mark. I promise I will continue listening to your songs as long as I´m around. Endless gratitude for your inspiring words and tunes!
Paul
October 31, 2022
I own every album you've ever made or have been on. You were one of a kind and will be missed badly. "Goodbye To Beauty". RIP Mark..
Mario Mati´c
October 6, 2022
Mario Mati´c
October 6, 2022
Mario Mati´c
October 6, 2022
Your songs helped me get through my darkest days so many times and if it wasn't for you and your songs, I might not be alive today to say the biggest thank you. Forever in my heart, condolences to the family and rest in peace, Mark....
P.S.:
I still can't get used to the fact that I will
never go to your concert again
Susan
September 14, 2022
Rest In Peace, Mark. I wish I could have known you.
Tony
May 11, 2022
My heartfelt condolences are offered to the family, many, many friends, colleagues and devoted army fans of Mark Lanegan. Mark Lanegan was a singer-songwriter best known as the lead singer for the pioneering psychedelic grunge band Screaming Trees. He was greatly admired by his fellow artists and all those who knew him. May the love and many, many special memories you shared with your devoted loved one show how much your life was touched by him. May the God of comfort bless your grieving hearts with strength, loving kindness and peace as the world copes with the loss of Mark Lanegan. May his love of music and legacy keep his memory alive forever.
Kristie Skye
April 29, 2022
I was blessed to hear Mark sing live with QOTSA in 2003, and it was the greatest live performance I've ever heard. When Mark opened his mouth and sang, his voice nailed you to the wall with its incomparable power. The world has lost a great treasure. May you finally find peace, Mark, and thank you for sharing your beautiful, earth shattering talents with us mere mortals.
Stephen Smith
April 3, 2022
Thank you for the music Mark. I´m a long time fan. It means a lot to me.
Lou
March 17, 2022
Thank you for your voice. Singing, talking, telling, laughing.
Anne
March 16, 2022
This is such a beautiful obituary. I loved and took solace in his music for more than 30 years. The outpouring of grief and gratitude from his family, friends, fellow musicians/writers, and fans is a testament to the impact he made as an artist and human being. His prolific and singular voice will live forever. I am so sorry for your loss and will miss him for the rest of my life. When I was diagnosed with breast cancer in early 2021, he took the time to send me a video message of support and goodwill after my brother contacted him via Twitter. He did not need to do that for a perfect stranger but that's the kind of good hearted and real person he was. It helped me so much. Wishing you the same comfort.
Raeni
March 15, 2022
It's been weeks and I still can't find the words. My most sincere, and deepest condolences to Shelley, his close friends and family. Like so many others, I found comfort, happiness, and a wealth of emotions in listening to his voice singing words that had such meaning. I dedicated a large segment of my life trying to help the world find him and his music, and the best times in my life were spent standing at his feet, surrounded by friends, while he sang the stories of my life from the stage. I love you Mark, and will miss you forever.
James
March 9, 2022
Your darkest, best music is that forever rain on a cool Portland, Seattle, Bellingham, Friday Harbor day. The pouring rain only us northwestern folks know, whether we hear it coming down on our window in some broken down old pin in a map town, or on the tin roof of some Seattle city limits, fixed income apartment fourplex. Rain you hope never stops if not for any reason other than it makes you feel like whoever is behind the curtain really has something heavy on their mind.
Music for the working poor, grinding out our lives how we do. For the broken and damaged, for the forgotten and the addicted. Music for the empty and heavy hearted, the abused and the underpaid. Music for anyone who has ever had the indescribable feeling that they hope it's not all for nothing.
Already miss ya, Mark. Never knew you, but you're a northwest boy, and I can feel it in all your work. You were a seeker, part of that lost generation of artists who are all mostly gone now. The last, true renaissance in rock music. The last innovators who rewrote the rock playbook. The true originals in that genre. You did things as an artist with your solo work that took real punk rock balls to do.
Your sudden passing feels like the end of an era, one which streaked in and, most fittingly, mysteriously flickered out way too early.
Love from another Washington son to another.
Stephen davis
March 8, 2022
I will miss you mark. I will have the time with you forever in my heart but it's not the same.
You were a survivor and a fighter and that dogged determination served you well, but the battles are all fought now my friend.
Hang up your guns, Take off your boots. I hope your back together with the old gang.
Layne. Kurt. A better place now with you there with them but I will miss you.
Thankyou for your music and words. A gift I will always have but we had to let you go.
Rest easy Mr Mark Lanegan
Loved around the world.
Veronica Lee
March 7, 2022
I am very sorry for your loss. It must be unbearable for his family and loved ones. I am glad he passed in a house & place he loved. God Bless you all.
Fabien
March 7, 2022
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Fabien
March 7, 2022
My sincere condolences to his family. I am as so many heartbroken. Mark's music has been such a big part of my youth and to be honest all my life. We were so lucky to see him perform in the 90s with Screaming Trees, with his band at the Koko club, London in December 2017 and with his brother in arm Duke Garwood at Union Chapel, London the following year. He has a voice like no others. He brought joy through his music to so many and left a mark that will not be forgotten. Such a tragic loss. Rest in peace Mark.
Primo
March 6, 2022
Sending our love, well wishes, and prayers to Mark and his family. His music got me through some really great times and some rough ones as well... He was loved by many.
Zeke
March 6, 2022
Zeke
March 6, 2022
Zeke
March 6, 2022
It's been a couple of weeks now and I am still having trouble processing this. I love you bro. I will miss the prospect of ever having another 5 hour phone conversation. My son is also having trouble with this. He apparently thought we would live forever (smile). Two of the most important things in my life was Sawyer getting to meet Miller's Dad and meeting you. He knows where I come from now. God I miss you terribly already. I'm hope now that you are at peace. If not, wait till I get there. We'll make a stink.
Love Zeke.
Robert-Averkios Antonsen
March 6, 2022
My sincere condolences to Shelley and the rest of Mark's family. He inspired many of us and touched us with his talent. May he rest in peace.
Crysty
March 6, 2022
My condolences to your family. I really love your music even now, and you will be greatly missed. My song was I nearly lost you there. Your music will live forever. #DevotedFanForever
Laura Singleterry
March 5, 2022
Laura Singleterry
March 5, 2022
Laura Singleterry
March 5, 2022
RIP to the greatest Thank you for sharing your gift with us. Sincere condolences to Shelley and his family. You will live on through your immense works
Jordan
March 5, 2022
Mark, when I first discovered your music in the early 2010s I was in an extremely dark place and it wouldn´t be too much of an exaggeration to say that you helped save my life and your entire body of work is still very important to me. Though I never got to see you perform live, I have no doubt it would have been an amazing and transcendental experience. Rest easy, and when my time comes, I´ll do my best to find you. Peace & Love.
Aron Gagliardo
March 5, 2022
Mark, thank you for sharing your gifts with us. Your voice and words, will forever provide us hope. To your family and friends, I am deeply sorry for your loss.
anon fan
March 5, 2022
Rest In Peace to a music legend - thank you for accommodating me through my teenage years.
Cian Hassett
March 4, 2022
Mark Lanegan... I´m really going to miss you.
Having just finished "Devil in a Coma" a few days ago, I left the final page hoping for the best. His loss is such a devastating one, but I suppose I have to be grateful for having the opportunity to both see him and meet him. Mark clearly had an affinity for Melbourne and that worked out well for me across the 16 shows I attended since 2008.
It is extremely difficult to explain how influential he has been to me. Impossible, in fact. Like many people my age, I first heard Mark alongside Queens of the Stone Age while at secondary school back in 2002. For twenty years I have been following his journey and resurgence. His recent string of solo albums, the collaborations with Isobel and Tinariwen (and so many more - where do I begin?), his poetry, his books and his final trip to my homeland - Ireland.
There is something almost poetic about Mark passing away in rural Ireland, the country where some of his family migrated from. It´s no less heartbreaking though. I maintain that his voice will never be matched and while it´s great that he left us with amazing music, I can´t help but feel that we have lost an icon. At least that´s how I see him.
I have a stash of signed posters, books and other items that are dearly treasured (a few are squeezed into the background). More importantly, pictured here is the set list I grabbed at a 2016 show. I chatted with Mark afterwards and despite it being a brief interaction, it´s a cherished memory that left me with a very special piece of A4 paper.
Honestly, I still can´t believe it. No doubt you are dearly missed by family and a legion of fans, myself included. Wherever you are, keep on being a legend. I´ll keep the records spinning and the whiskey flowing until we meet again.
The most incredible voice in music, forever and always.
Nic Beegrrrl
March 4, 2022
I will miss Mark immeasurably. I have met him a great many times, and I even got to give him a kiss - that is a treasured memory. I've loved him since I heard him aged 16, I am now 48 so it's been a long time. He's been such a part of my life, my wedding featured his music, my children know his lyrics. His work is interwoven with my life. I wouldn't have it any other way. I will miss him, yes. I will miss his music, yes. But his presence in the world will be missed more. I love you, Mark. Always will. You were one of us, meeting us after gigs. You were approachable and ours. I will miss that and all the music you had left to give. Rest easy. This hurts. Xxx
Kam Miller
March 4, 2022
My deepest condolences to Mark´s family and friends. His music had a lasting impact on so many people - myself included. He´s a legend, and will forever be remembered.
hyde
March 4, 2022
Rest in Power
Andy
March 4, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
His song: "St. Louis Elegy" was so hart felt.
Bryon Rubenstein
March 4, 2022
Mark, I always admired your authenticity and your talent. I will plant some trees in your honor. Rest In Peace.
Emma
March 4, 2022
Thank you for the music. It will be my constant companion throughout my life. Your special voice will always be cherished. You were the last one standing but now it´s finally time to sleep. Goodnight and Rest In Peace.
Christen Kimbell
March 4, 2022
His voice was incredible - and not just on his music, his narration in Sing Backwards and Weep is stunning. "The River Rise" is one of the best songs ever written. Wish I could have met him and told him so. Will miss his words and the incredible music.
Stanislaw Alam
March 4, 2022
Thank you for the music
Deputra07
March 4, 2022
The 1st time that i listened to Mark with beautiful and unique voice was that on Mad Season album "above". That moment makes me wanna know about him. His work on music was awesome. Screaming Trees during Grunge in the 90s and then Queen of the Stone Age that shows how much the musician really appreciated his work and contribution on music and community. Im one of your big fans from Indonesia where me and some of my friends still listen and talk about grunge music especially what has been done by Mark.
He was like one of the greatest musician with unique voice and inspiring a lot of the new generation of music.
So long Legend, you will be miss.
Thank you so much for inspiring us with your music.
Zeroelliott
March 3, 2022
Ahuge fan from the nineties and now beyond...I am bereft;but like all his fans,devastated yet comforted by his body of work we have to hold onto.he made me realise that there were folks like us who were different and by our differences;just as valid as the footsoldiers of normality that we felt unconfortable around...so sad,Mark...
Parviz Bayramli
March 3, 2022
Seeing all these Grunge legends leave us one-by-one is terribly devastating. Get peace in the afterworld, Mark. We will all bare some parts of your soul inside ourselves and your legacy will keep going on.
Patty
March 3, 2022
Love to his family and wife, Shelley. He enriched my life through his music. I'll always be grateful.
Liz
March 3, 2022
Words just don't do justice to how your passing has affected me Mark. So thankful to have had the opportunity of seeing you numerous times in Melbourne Aus. The music took me to somewhere else for an hour or so while connecting with stories of this life at the same time. And that voice......soul food. My thoughts and love go to Shelley, your pets, family and friends - and the thousands of us who never knew you personally, but who are also greatly mourning your loss. Ultimate joy & peace Mark.
Carolyn
March 3, 2022
Condolences to Shelley and all his family. Mark, you will never be forgotten. xxx
Giada Rossini
March 3, 2022
Dear Mark, your passing has left me heartbroken...
Thank you for offering the world the privilege of your existence, your art and endless creativity.
You surely honored life.
My thoughts go out to your family and friends during this time of sorrow.
You're going to be deeply missed... May your soul Rest in Peace.
Pete Coe
March 3, 2022
Your music has been a daily part of my life for over 20 years. You were there during the my good and bad times. Your music played throughout every relationship, during the birth and up bringing of my 4 children and through counts hours of travelling. Your music is effectively a soundtrack to my life. I´m still struggling to come to terms with a world without Mark Lanegan in it. My love and sympathy to you and your family. I miss you. A man I never knew. Rest in peace.
Moniek
March 3, 2022
Rest in peace Mark. Your music and stories were a gift to so many people.
Condolences to his family and friends.
Much love from The Netherlands
Mica Jones
March 3, 2022
Mark was a great talent and a glaring example of a man who lived life on his own terms, like many before him, such as Hemingway, Sinatra, and Morrison. A very humble, cerebral, and oddly spiritual individual. I will miss him as a kindred spirit. Adios, amigo, and rest easy, brother.
julie de wael
March 3, 2022
tears keep coming when i hear my favorite song.... one hundred day. thank you mark, for those beautiful music and concerts! love xxx
Jim Williams
March 3, 2022
His Song "I NEARLY LOST YOU" Was One Of My All Time Favorite Songs..He Will Be Missed R.I.P. Mark
Cerinia Cordero Mora.
March 3, 2022
Ohh sweet Mark rest in peace you were an amazing man, you created so much art that helped so many people that I don't know what else I can say, thank you very much for everything you left here with us
Cerinia Cordero Mora.
March 3, 2022
Ohh sweet Mark rest in peace you were an amazing man you created so much art that helped in the lives of so many, I don't know what else I can say but thank you very much for what you left Ohh sweet Mark rest in peace you were an amazing man you created so much art that helped in the lives of so many, I don't know what else I can say but thank you very much for what you left
Peter Richards
March 3, 2022
Though we are strangers, I have been moved many times by Mark's artistry and I can genuinely say he contributed to my current self. He's on so many mixtapes I made for dear friends and partners, an integral part of the web that buoys us up. Please accept my condolences, may all find the peace they seek.
Ramil Manuel Maquilan
March 3, 2022
Rest in power Mark, you will never be forgotten. Your words and music will live on. Thank you.
C. O'Hara, Scotland/Ireland
March 3, 2022
Sincere condolences to the Lanegan clan and friends. Beautiful obituary. Much love, and forever fond concert memories from 2001 onwards. Mark's art helped us endure and persevere in this world. xx
Alessio
March 3, 2022
I have always considered Mark, before a great singer, a kind of friend.
Perhaps because in his voice I found the darkness that came from him and reached me, overwhelming me, and therefore becoming part of me.
Mark was therefore a friend, and without him, I am more alone.
Take a sweet journey into Space.
Elaine Stewart
March 3, 2022
Just wanted to express my sincere condolences to Shelley and Mark's family. I am so very sorry for your great loss. I met Mark and Shelley in Belfast for a few minutes after their show and it was an amazing experience for me. I have been listening to Mark's music and I felt he was a complete legend and his music will live on forever. xo Sending much love to you all.
Kathryn
March 3, 2022
I hope that as Mark's art brought comfort to his many fans during difficult times in their lives, may these sincere expressions of respect and admiration bring comfort to Mark's family and loved ones. He will live on in the echo of his beautiful, raw and powerful music across this earth.
Lainna
March 3, 2022
in kindness i express my deepest sympathies to the family of this great man.
to say Mr. Lanegan enriched my life is an understatement: i have rarely gone a single day without his songs to guide me, to bring me joy, to lift me out of darkness, to make me sing and rock out. such beautiful, haunting sounds was he capable of, and his immense Voice will be so missed.
Rest easy, dear Sir.
Myriam C.
March 3, 2022
Mark embellished my life. Thank you for the music you made.
Gary L Taylor
March 3, 2022
Deepest condolences to all of Mark's family and friends at what must be an indescribably difficult time.
As someone who is a massive fan of his music and written work and has been for pretty much my whole adult life, it hits pretty hard, knowing that we are no longer in his presence.
I can't remember a day in the last 15-20 years or so, when I haven't listened to at least one of his songs.
His words have helped me through numerous difficult times and I am grateful for the wonderful legacy that he was able to leave us.
Fans like myself in the UK and Europe have been spoiled for such a long time with him touring here so regularly, sometimes multiple times a year with his various projects (in these latter years, he has always been available after a show for a signing and a quick chat), and he will leave a huge void.
I'm grateful for your music, Mark, and am glad I had the chance to thank you on more than one occasion.
Sending healing thoughts and strength to all those closest to him.
Ben
March 2, 2022
Condolences to his wife, family, and friends. He was an amazing person and an extremely talented musician, his legacy will live on forever. Rest easy Mark.
Matt Fletcher
March 2, 2022
I never met Mark but I was deeply effected by his art. His music soothed me in my darkest times. Thankfully I will get to listen to his voice for as long as I´m around. My condolences to those who knew him & loved him.
JoAnn T
March 2, 2022
Honorably written to remember his younger years and roots to boot. I loved watching them play baseball. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Mark T.
March 2, 2022
Deeply sadened by the loss of Mark. Condolences to his friends and family. His memory will live on through his amazing music and the memories we all have.
Jerry OBrien
March 2, 2022
u will always live through us . Rest easy Mark thank you for all the good music
Jason Mouer
March 2, 2022
My deepest sympathies to Mark´s wife and family. He is and will always be an inspiration as an artist and human being. His art moves me so deeply. Forever grateful to share time on this mortal coil with him. Rest easy Mark
Mundell
March 2, 2022
My condolences to his wife, family, friends. His music and poetry was an inspiration for me. He will be missed by so many.
Dorothy Tenney
March 2, 2022
RIP I always enjoyed your Lanigan Shinanikans as a teenager hanging with the baseball kids
Ryan Csoka
March 2, 2022
Rest easy Mr. Lanegan. . .thanks for all the hauntingly beautiful music and art. . .my condolences to his family and close friends.
Martha Langston
March 2, 2022
My deepest condolences to Mark's wife and sister and the many, many fans of his music, poetry, and prose. He will be so missed. Thank you for sharing him with the world for these many years. Please take comfort in the knowledge that Mark's brilliance has helped so many that he never even met. His songs will live forever.
KG
March 2, 2022
I loved listening to The music made by Mark Lanegan, an artist not afraid to go to the darkest places and find the light and somehow capture that in a melody and poetry- more than not afraid - a rebel to show authenticity - real and unapologetic, dirty only to be washed clean in the beauty of music
Sad but eternally grateful
Rest In Peace
James Reed
March 2, 2022
Rest easy Mark Lanegan. Your music got me through some rough times in my life. My condolences to your family and friends.
Monique Webster
March 2, 2022
My condolences to Mark´s family.
Rest in peace dear Mark. Your beautiful music and amazing writing will live on forever.
Roberto Lopez (a fan from Spain)
March 2, 2022
My sincere condolences to Mark's family and friends. His music was a true inspiration and I consider him my favourite songwriter, the voice of a generation. Mark will be with us the rest of our lives...We will miss you legend, infinite thanks for letting us enjoy your talent.
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