Also known as a member of Queens of the Stone Age, he was 57.
Tributes have poured in for US singer-songwriter and musician Mark Lanegan after he passed away at the age of 57 at his home in Kerry.
Renowned for his baritone voice, he first became prominent as the lead singer for grudge pioneers Screaming Trees before becoming a member of rock groups Queens of the Stone Age and The Gutter Twins.
On top of this, he released 11 solo studio albums, as well as three collaboration albums with Isobel Campbell and two with Duke Garwood.
A tweet from his official Twitter account posted on Tuesday evening read:
“Our beloved friend Mark Lanegan passed away this morning at his home in Killarney, Ireland.
“A beloved singer, songwriter, author and musician he was 57 and is survived by his wife Shelley.
“No other information is available at this time. We ask please respect the family privacy.”
Our beloved friend Mark Lanegan passed away this morning at his home in Killarney, Ireland. A beloved singer, songwriter, author and musician he was 57 and is survived by his wife Shelley. No other information is available at this time. We ask Please respect the family privacy
— mark lanegan (@marklanegan) February 22, 2022
A number of artists have since taken to social media to pay tribute to Lanegan.
“Mark Lanegan, RIP, deepest respect for you. Your fan, Iggy Pop,” The Stooges frontman said.
MESSAGE FROM IGGY:
Mark Lanegan, RIP, deepest respect for you. Your fan,
Iggy Pop— Iggy Pop (@IggyPop) February 22, 2022
The Velvet Underground’s John Cale wrote: “I can’t process this. Mark Lanegan will always be etched in my heart – as he surely touched so many with his genuine self, no matter the cost, true to the end.”
I can't process this. Mark Lanegan will always be etched in my heart – as he surely touched so many with his genuine self, no matter the cost, true to the end. xx jc pic.twitter.com/VDL176nbJu
— John Cale (@therealjohncale) February 22, 2022
“Mark Lanegan was a lovely man. He led a wild life that some of us could only dream of,” wrote Peter Hook of Joy Division and New Order.
“He leaves us with fantastic words and music! Thank god that through all of that he will live forever. RIP Mark. Sleep well. Love Hooky.”
Mark Lanegan was a lovely man. He led a wild life that some of us could only dream of. He leaves us with fantastic words and music! Thank god that through all of that he will live forever. RIP Mark. Sleep well. Love Hooky. X pic.twitter.com/Xnx76y68YC
— Peter Hook (@peterhook) February 22, 2022
Moby posted: “Rest In Peace, old friend. Truly. More and more the best are no longer with us.”
Rest In Peace, old friend. Truly. More and more the best are no longer with us. @marklanegan pic.twitter.com/KPyPC17xad
— moby XⓋX (@thelittleidiot) February 22, 2022
You can read more tributes to Lanegan below.
Hearing about Mark Lanegan passing away has properly stopped me in my tracks. I’m absolutely gutted. Met him on a couple of occasions and I was nervous because I loved him so much. He was a perfect gentleman, really kind. One of THE great singers of the last 30 years. So sad 💔
— Badly Drawn Boy (@badly_drawn_boy) February 22, 2022
Terribly saddened to hear the news of the passing of Mark Lanegan. A very gifted artist blessed with honey dipped tones, gone far too soon.
— Garbage (@garbage) February 22, 2022
My brother, my mentor, my pen pal, my great friend. I can’t believe you’re gone my friend. I love you Mark Lanegan. And I thank him for everything, for our friendship and the inspiration. I loved him so much. He was the greatest. The very best of us xx
— Nadine Shah (@nadineshah) February 22, 2022
RIP Mark Lanegan. I was honoured to contribute a lyric and vocal on Rob Marshall's "Humanist" album alongside Mark and other notable artists…
Huge Loss RS pic.twitter.com/HL7zLoV16u— Ron Sexsmith 💙 (@RonSexsmith) February 22, 2022
Mark Lanegan rest easy mate. A real singer. ❤️
— Sleaford Mods (@sleafordmods) February 22, 2022
Rest in peace Mark Lanegan
— stuart braithwaite (@plasmatron) February 22, 2022
Oh no. Terrible news that Mark Lanegan has left us. Safe travels man – you’ll be missed 💔
— Tim Burgess (@Tim_Burgess) February 22, 2022
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