Legendary Singer Mark Lanegan Has Died

Mark Lanegan, the former Screaming Trees singer and an ex-member of Queens of the Stone Age, has died at the age of 57. Lanegan’s publicist confirmed the singer’s death in a statement today, February 22. R.I.P.
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[@nonameman7114]

Man he was such an underrated singer. I recommend everyone to check out Mad Season and his other work. Rest In Peace Mark, hopefully you and Layne are singing together again.

[@MacTheRipper1]

Underrated?? Nah.....

[@bigdswinging3403]

“Long gone days” one of my favorites. Whole album is masterpiece

[@veru6907]

@@MacTheRipper1 he has about 300k listeners on spotify, by today's standards that's a very low amount, where most artists have milions

[@RyanCrase1]

@@veru6907 says NOTHING about his talent.

[@veru6907]

@@RyanCrase1 yeah that's why he's extremely underrated

[@MetalJesusRocks]

I got to see him perform with Queens of the Stone Age here in Seattle years ago and it was an amazing show. He’ll be missed.

[@Fizzyphukoff]

Dude, you're everywhere. That being said, I'm heartbroken.

[@MattiusFincham]

MetalJesus! Huge fan of your channel! Subscriber here! RIP Mark. The Trees were amazing, too. Uncle Anesthesia is a solid album

[@ethandavis8090]

I wish I could have seen him, he’ll absolutely be missed.

[@SchweppeSounds]

😢🤘🏻

[@thatoneguy6776]

missed by douche bags...yes

[@BenAck912]

R.I.P. Mark Lanegan 1964-2022. "We really lost you there."

[@thegoodguy44]

Lol.

[@ubermikesocal]

I see what you did there.

[@invertlevel3533]

Legend lost indeed. R.I.P

[@BenAck912]

@@Mark3-16 No. It's a reference to their song "Nearly Lost You." It's a good song.

[@sstaners1234]

His work with Mad Season, Queens of the Stone Age, Screaming Trees, and his solo albums are some of the greatest. Like a mixture of Morrison, Waits, Cohen, and Johnny Cash. He’ll be missed.

[@lanafonseca5565]

Whiskey for the holy ghost, field songs, black pudding...his solo albums are soundtracks of my life. His cover song album initations is also fantastic.

[@sstaners1234]

Whiskey is definitely one of my favs. Great album.

[@youthofyesterdayrecords]

Check out the albums with Isobel Campbell from Belle and Sebastian...And especially his work with Soulsavers.

[@PresenceUponMe]

@@youthofyesterdayrecords Going to be a revival tonight. R.I.P brother.

[@mattyp7582]

Glad you mentioned Mad Season. Great collaboration with Layne

[@erissuccubus]

Another legend gone... rest in peace. Sending my condolences to his family.

[@goodburger1114]

Are you really tho. Just because you typed it doesn’t mean anything

[@MeAndTheBoys_]

@@goodburger1114 Yes, everything they said is literally true. 👍

[@alwaysemployed656]

I would probably have to google and confirmed this, but there's only two grunge front men left alive. That's Eddie Vedder and Billy Corgan. And Corgan doesn't really look all that healthy today. He seems slow, pudgy and depressed. Is Candlebox considered grunge? If so, then Kevin Martin is still around and seems to be doing well.

[@phnigra111]

Mudhoney

[@travelmanMN]

Just think all those grunge artists.. Cobain, Wieland, Cornell, singer from Blind Melon, Staley all gone..

[@lcj1219]

Devastating news. I feel as if I have lost a friend, who understood. His music,voice,lyrics were twilight lullabies for my soul.Just this morning I was checking for tour dates. I saw him in Boston, the Gargoyle tour. To say he will be missed-just doesn't cut it. No one can hold a candle to you in my book. Godspeed Mark.

[@TheFlowerday96]

A fucking men. Couldnt say it better myself.

[@Antiguan2222]

R.I.P. Mark Lanegan one of the best and most underrated voices in all of grunge and rock music!!

[@spunkytheozinho]

Songs for the Deaf, Mad Season..... dear god, we'll miss his iconic vocals.

[@subispaceship]

Mark "you were a friend to me like no one else could be, mhm mhm mhmm." Your music has helped so many people I love you man rest in peace you were a one of a kind gift from God. This hurts

[@cedricrickdelsol9767]

Is that quote from one of his songs? I don't think I've ever heard it before, but I really really like it. Hope he's in a better place, RIP... Also, nice Subi btw

[@derrickpomranky297]

@@cedricrickdelsol9767 It's from the song Strange Religion. Amazing song.

[@cedricrickdelsol9767]

@@derrickpomranky297 thank you so much man, listening to it right now. I never did hear that song before. Got hooked from the very first words though

[@derrickpomranky297]

@@cedricrickdelsol9767 You're welcome, glad you like it.

[@suchabadkitty1293]

@@cedricrickdelsol9767 DEAD is a better place?

[@kikivon3501]

Give Layne, Kurt and Chris a big hug from all of us down here on Earth. God speed, thanks for the music🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 Your music in all of its incarnations was the soundtrack of my 20’s

[@suchabadkitty1293]

🙄

[@kadenshoemaker6669]

Don't forget scott

[@NighaT1152]

Also Taylor

[@patrycja50]

My heart broke into a thousand little pieces...

[@trisfaz]

So has mine...

[@joyschlomer6866]

And mine and will be for a long time

[@planet_of_the_grapes]

He brought me out of the dark so many times. I don't think he knew how much light he brought to the emotionally broken souls. May you find peace now 💔😥

[@k.g.alatore355]

He knew. He would never admit it, but he knew. If Mark was anything, he was painfully aware of everything.That gives me a bit of solace, that he left us on a high note and loved by all.

[@slavenabramovic9362]

Several solo albums? He realeased more than 10 solo albums, all of which are unmatched, in writing, soul, voice etc...this guy was a living legend :( rest in peace, it was a privilege to have a glimpse at your soul in this, one way street...

[@LouisWinthorpe622]

I was thinking the same thing. All these people saying 'Screaming Trees, Mad Season, QOTSA'... 'and several solo albums', when every solo album and Mark Lanegan Band album (Field Songs, Bubblegum, Blues Funeral, Phantom Radio, Gargoyle, Somebody's Knocking...) is an absolute gem and masterpiece in it's own right! I don't think these people must have been following him, going to see him, buying his albums and supporting him, in more recent years and I think they have been missing out on a lot. Not to say that's a crime or those people who were following him up to the end are superior, in any way. It's just that, by the way they give all the solo stuff such a short, cursory, mention, it's like they're probably not really up to date on how great his later stuff was and they've probably missed out on a lot. I bet there'll be a few people who will be checking it out, getting their minds blown and 'kicking themselves' for missing out on it, now. I'm a rock/alt. rock/ metal and guitar music fan at heart, I suppose, but I absolutely loved all the use of the keyboards and synths!

[@suchabadkitty1293]

Do you know what "several" means?

[@suchabadkitty1293]

@@LouisWinthorpe622 Yeah I feel like he was quite underrated.

[@LouisWinthorpe622]

@@suchabadkitty1293 mmm.. He was there for those of us who were prepared to seek, to find him, a little bit. And how beautifully rewarded we all were. It (the music and style) just wasn't en vogue in these days of auto-tune, low brow, lowest common denominator, pop, Niki Minaj, Cardi B and mumble rap, so the money and industry hype machine wasn't there to finance ramming it down the kind of people's throats who are just prepared to sit there and lap up whatever pablum and dreck daytime radio and TV, etc pushes in front of their face. I like to imagine that he had us and we had him, in a way, and we were both quite happy with the situation as it stood. I believe that he had a kind of renaissance, creatively and career-wise, in the last 10 - 15 years and he must have been seeing a few happy and comfortable years, at long last, after kicking the skag, being able to work at his journeyman craft, doing what he loved and all that. For this, I am happy and grateful. As for whether he was underrated, or not rated by enough people, I don't really care who else, or how many other people, like what I like and I don't deign to venture as to whether there should have been more. I'm glad there were enough of us to facilitate his renaissance but the world is a complicated place (I'm sure you know that, too but bear with me) and I know that the factors which govern how popular or 'rated' some music, an artist, or a particular piece of art becomes has absolutely nothing to do with what I perceive as quality, validity, appeal, attraction or worth, so I don't really sweat it, feel frustrated by it, or have much of an opinion on the subject of how popular or rated an artist 'should' be. You could even say that, taking the world as a kind of giant petri dish, all of the outcomes are the outcomes that were always going to happen, all things considered. Whether we deem them to be fair ones or not. You can still say that you, personally, feel that an artist has been underrated by the world's population, if you want. Any subjective option is valid and fair. But I think that, when we say things like that, we should at least recognise the little smidgeon of self-righteousness, shall we say, that we are betraying exists within ourselves. I'm happy that he achieved the level of ratedness, with the solo albums and collaborative work during the little renaissance that he was having, later in life and grateful for all of the gifts that he gave me, all of them worth far more than the price that I paid, before he was taken from us far too soon. I believe he had a few, well deserved, million in the bank at long last, was happily married, living in a place where he must have loved being, a lot. And I believe anybody that he touched with his gifts, music and art, rated him enormously; probably as one of the greats. I can tell that you must have rated him enormously, as well. He is going to be very sadly missed.

[@crazy-_-Beard]

I will keep his memory going by playing his music for life. I been a fan from the 90’s “All the good ones die too soon”

[@cato451]

Screaming Trees were a monumental part of the “Seattle” scene. One of my favorite song writers ever. RIP MARK LANEGAN

[@ethandavis8090]

I can’t believe it and I’m just devastated. Another legend gone too soon. Criminally underrated. He was and always will be my hero, RIP

[@sheilaveronessarocks]

I met him years ago, he was awesome. Rest In Peace 🖤

[@patrycja50]

I've been to his eight concerts... and have a picture with Mark, I'm looking at them now :( I am so sad...

[@veru6907]

wish i had that opportunity... heard about Mark and his music too late

[@suchabadkitty1293]

@@veru6907 Too late? For what? Its recorded. It will always be there for ya.

[@veru6907]

@@suchabadkitty1293 Too late to meet him, which the original comment's describing

[@suchabadkitty1293]

@@veru6907 okie doke

[@20th_century_Ghost]

Rest in Peace Lanegan, tell Chris, Layne, Andy and Kurt that their music and yours still echoes off the walls of our hearts and the halls of our minds.

[@grungegazealtmetal]

DON'T FORGET SCOTT.

[@devilsguitaristmusic]

@@grungegazealtmetal Just guessing, but I would think this person is referring to Chris, Layne, Andy, Kurt and Mark all being from the Seattle area, all coming from the same scene, playing the same clubs, playing shows together, etc. STP were from San Diego and didn't start off in the same scene.

[@grungegazealtmetal]

@@devilsguitaristmusic True, but they were the best non Seattle Grunge band. Smashing Pumpkins is awesome, but it's not Grunge.

[@20th_century_Ghost]

@@grungegazealtmetal true

[@suchabadkitty1293]

@@grungegazealtmetal It is if I say so. The "genre argument". Yawn.

[@derekspitz9225]

"The willow bends t'wards the end of day and twilight falls again..." Another great artist lost too soon.

[@dougleydorite]

One hundred days. I just learned about the song a few weeks ago…

[@peterbacik378]

R.I.P. Mark! The only grunge legend I personally met and shook hand with after his great concert almost 10 years ago. He was such a lovely gentleman, so kind to his fans.

[@daBEAGLE1017]

Well he blew me off when i tried to meet him in the 90s. Still.....he was a legend.

[@lesclaypoolonbass9431]

@@daBEAGLE1017 he was a big junkie in the 90s though so I would give him a break on that. RIP Mark

[@diamondjoe100]

Can't believe it. Shocked beyond belief. RIP Mr Lanegan. Thanks for the tunes. What a legend 👏

[@Muse31]

I am so SO sad about this....he was one of the originals. Loved all of his work. A lovely man....RIP 😥😥😥

[@moonfaze]

I am as sad as I would be if I knew the man; his music through these many years, spoke volumes. Prayers to his family. I'm thankful his music will live on, because he will be sorely, sorely missed. RIP

[@halloweenjack95]

And another one... I can't believe he is gone. 😔 One of my all time favourite artists. R.I.P Mark

[@sleepisbutadream]

Absolutely gutted, honoured to have met him twice, an absolutely iconic voice that'll never be forgotten

[@haunter79]

Rest in peace old friend! You were there in my own darkest times and helped me through. I'll be in your debt forever

[@joyschlomer6866]

Me too, I had his music after a crappy day. I also knew he was here still plugging on after a challenging run of it. Now, I feel sorry for myself

[@Fizzyphukoff]

This dudes music got me through heroin addiction. I've got over decade clean. I'm absolutely heartbroken by this.

[@natashaaugustinus2348]

stay strong 💪

[@rodtaylor5476]

Man, what a voice, what a talent. RIP.

[@lisakvieira9201]

Rest in Peace Mark, you will Never be forgotten!!🙏

[@oozeman23]

Rest in peace, Mark ! I love your voice, I love your music ! The older I get the more I do so ... Mark Lanegan's music is like good old red wine... like everything made of quality... you gotta put some time in ... Farewell, brother ! On/Off to the next world ! ...

[@TheRareVideosXL]

My condolences to his family. Gone too soon. May you rest in peace.

[@kylergarcia7359]

Man, I’ve been listening to a lot of the Queens stuff he sang on lately, odd timing. He was such an awesome singer with a unique voice an undeniable energy. His presence in music is going to be felt for a long time

[@jennemyofthesk8]

I got to see him twice and they were two of the best shows ever. I'm devastated. His voice was king.

[@MeliMissfit]

I first heard about Mark thanks to Mad Season, since he provided vocals for "Long Gone Day", and "I'm Above". May he rest in peace, and make more jammers with Layne Staley up there in the clouds.

[@meganbutler4104]

About a year ago I got obsessed with his music. Man this is heartbreaking. He's on my daily Playlist, I love this guys style! Rest in peace ! ☹️

[@thundertower]

one of the pillars of 90s rock. Thank you for the music. Rest in peace Mark.

[@joyschlomer6866]

His solo and collaborative works were amazing too

[@kevinmuzerMetalMind64]

Damn....another great singer/songwriter from the Seattle grunge area...has passed away...Mark Lanegan was an angel 😇💙❤ and friend to so many...

[@Benidorm167]

One of my heroes….. on holiday in Scotland in 1990…….popped into a record shop walking down from the castle and the record playing was uncle anesthesia in the shop…… immediately asked the guy behind the counter who is that? Then I was hooked……. I honestly love you mark lanegan. Xxxx

[@chucklove8709]

If theres a day to have on your gravestone at least 2/22/2022 is pretty damn cool. Thanks for sharing your passion and life with us mark. Tell layne hey for us!

[@cathalsurfs]

RIP Mark. I met him many times, walking in the valley of Glencar. A hero. A legend.

[@TH3F4LC0Nx]

2020: Nearly lost you 2022: Lost you R.I.P. Screaming Trees were a pretty good band.

[@patrickreichert1442]

So sad! I saw his band at a festival in 2019 and it was incredible.

[@catherinesayous211]

Lucky you...😭

[@patrickreichert1442]

@@catherinesayous211 yes such a blessing. He will be missed

[@catherinesayous211]

I was supposed to see him in 2020 in Angouleme France (cancelled due to the Covid!)It is sooooo sad...a great singer and soul...

[@patrickreichert1442]

@@catherinesayous211 i almost bought Temple of the Dog tickets for their last and didnt. I regret it to this day

[@punkndisorderly7691]

Absolutely gutted he's gone. God bless you Mark RIP

[@karoonboomie2813]

Rip grunge rocker, the songs he sang with Layne Staley are Legendary, ROCK ON GRUNGE MAN!! Now you can continue to rock with Layne Forever!

[@benhayes5932]

One of the best ever! Will be missed. Thank you for that amazing voice!

[@phnigra111]

All of the songs he sings on the QOTSA Rated R are the best songs!! I’m gutted.. RIP Mark 🤘🥀

[@brianmitchell8422]

RIP brother going to miss your talent and you,I really enjoyed and was honored to do tech work for you. Rock on in the heavens brother.

[@anitagrey7356]

Such a horrible news, I'm devastated...R.I.P. Mark 💔🕯

[@MidNiteR32]

It’s real striking that the great grunge/alternative rock singers from Seattle are gone: Ben McMillan, Andrew Wood, Kurt Cobain, Layne Staley, Scott Weiland, Chris Cornell and now Mark. Jesus. All of them had such unique vocals. Miss them all.

[@lucyhouse]

Oh my goodness! This is so sad . He’s so talented 🖤♥️

[@Volt_Crank]

Keep on playing our favorite song wherever you are brother

[@phnigra111]

Damn another solid frontman gone… I’m gutted I feel like another little piece of my youth is taken away.. Loved his work in QOTSA and his other side projects RIP Mark 🥀🙏

[@MrPasseh]

What a voice, RIP man.

[@paullambe9471]

So Sad. In shock. Amazing singer and person. He came to live in my Country and passed away here. All fans of him will never forget his impact. RIP Mark.

[@zed4225]

RIP Mark, love QOTSA, thanks for the legacy you leave behind, and your input into our musical lives

[@systemsouth]

This is a huge loss for music and a chunk of my youth just eliminated. I am so heartbroken at this moment but his music will LIVE ON!! RIP Dude. 👊

[@marcelogranada3394]

RIP Mark Lanegan My favorite singer.

[@spacemiezy]

So sad. Mark was legendary. Great loss for music

[@marcorendon6892]

RIP...Mark Will miss your music and individuality

[@cosmiclocal6534]

RIP Legend! I saw him in Rome a while back, it was fantastic show. After that when I read Sing Backwards And Weep and realized what this dude survived I kind of thought he is indestructible. the Devil In A Coma, came back from Death I was sure he will pull through and I was so looking forward for him to get well and hopefully see him live again in the future. I am gutted! It's a twisted game, this Life and his was written by some Cat on Acid! RIP Mark, I love you man!

[@adriel7733]

Legends never die! Rip Lanegan 😢🖤

[@gabrielpiscopo3916]

Condolences to his family 😔

[@jt1929]

Loved his work with the Screaming Trees and solo albums. The last great singer of the grunge era is gone. RIP

[@bryonarchuleta6103]

Thanks for all the memories & great songs, R.I.P. Mark Lanegan!

[@Spid3Y-TD1]

Thank you for sharing your voice with qotsa, RIP Mark.

[@benjaminlawler4432]

R.I.P brother there will never be another Mark Lanegan who inspired and worked with some of the best in the industry his legend lives on!

[@MrEddor]

Three months I listened for the first time Ugly Sunday, I knew Mark Lanegan for Screaming trees. just like his band career, his solo career was brilliant. Ugly Sunday now is one of my favorite songs. Thank you Legend for the great contributions you did to music.

[@mariajoaofmd6698]

his voice will live forever within my heart

[@pscarnivore6331]

One of my favs for almost 30 years. I can’t take anymore of this!

[@arthurdiniz7469]

Met him by the Mad Season Above album when I was a teenager, loved that lines - especially "Long Gone Day". Then listened to all Screaming Trees' discography. You'll surely be missed, Mr. Mark Lanegan...

[@oscardarrell]

REST IN LOVE MARK 💕 you'll be missed!

[@saschaszulc5198]

His music is part of my life since 1992. Good bye, Mr. Lanegan.

[@bazza12121]

Man alive! Person by person that leaves this world makes it feel like a world I don’t belong..

[@l.shepard45]

It hurts. I remember listening to mark the first time about 10 years ago...yeah im late. I was pretty young and moody at the time....pots of coffee in the morning, and american spirit blues with a side of mark lanengan on hot spring rainy dayz. RIP to the GOAT....if you know you know...the best kept secret. xoxox

[@urbanbeardman6840]

I cannot believe this. Another loss of a great musician. R.I.P. 🙏

[@cupboardcroptyjr.8518]

Much love and respect for this talented man...RIP

[@slayerBO2EPC]

I was just watching him on the anthony bourdain show the other day, one of the cooleest voices in rock, damn. From Screaming Trees, to Qotsa, the man is a legend. His music will live on🤘

[@MyEnemy]

This is horrible. I was listening to Screaming Trees and Gutter Twins yesterday. RIP, Mark. You will truly be missed my man.

[@AZIZAxBLUE]

Jeez, I was just listening to mad season then I see this in my feed, such a loss! Rest in peace Mark, god speed 🤍💔🕊

[@tspwall0923]

This saddens me very much this man is from my Hometown and he will be missed but not forgotten

[@nikprior8280]

Such a loss - RIP Mark. Thoughts with his family and friends

[@thedoors669]

RIP Mark Lanegan. Thank you very much for your voice and contribution to rock music. Very honored to still hear your music.

[@GravityPSI]

Damn, 2022 really isn’t playing

[@nigellopez6410]

Well, I feel sad and selfish. He was one of the last musicians I listed to. I'm going to miss his beautiful music. My heart goes to his loved ones. Such crazy times we are living in. Perhaps we're being tested.

[@peterreichelt9388]

Mark always toured Australia back in the day. Saw him in every incarnation from Queens to even the Bubblegum tour. He was my favorite performer through the best years of my life and that can never be replaced. God speed Mark.

[@lesclaypoolonbass9431]

I listenened to his autobiography about a year ago. It was so good. He was a great singer. RIP

[@brandonhawkins2656]

Just heard the news, I'm saddened to hear this. I loved his music and his voice. My condolences to his family and friends. May he rest in peace.

[@mountainpeakcloud8442]

What a huge loss. One of the last of the greats from the Seattle scene. I was lucky enough to see him perform with QOTSA in 2004. RIP

[@sworntattoo498]

Gutted. Thank you so much for all the music 💔 Legend!

[@VaporeonLayne]

The voices of grunge rock, man... nearly all of them dying far too soon. Kurt, Layne, Scott, Chris and now Mark. Thanks for all the music and memories you brought us, Mark. We'll miss you dearly. RIP

[@hooptyhoop7862]

Wow! That really sucks! I love Screaming Trees and Queens of the Stone Age.

[@lewasil]

God damn. Our youth is slipping away. He was still so young age wise. Amazing voice and talent. God speed.

[@galvanizedcorpse]

He lived and died his own way, RIP

[@AmonRa1081]

Fuck. I've been binge listening to his stuff and had a weird feeling as of late. Saw him the first time with just his awesome guitar player and was moved to tears by the stripped down version of I Am the Wolf. Saw him twice after and was amazed in a whole different way. A renowned singer, and a profound poet. Rest well sir and thank you for all you left us.

[@eb972]

Songs for the deaf is one of my favs! What a legend. RIP buddy.

[@dubbatrubba1759]

I loved this guy! His deep, dark, brooding voice was one of a kind.

[@blackbartthepoet3820]

RIP glad that I was introduced to his music through mad season. One of my favorite albums

[@superturboawesome1]

Holy shit. RIP. Thankful for all the stories he got to share with us of the craziness in the 90s he had... and all the music...

[@texas4life88]

Bet Layne will be happy to see him. RIP King of the whiskey voices

[@G1806]

Everything he did was class,from the screaming trees to collabs with Unkle he just brought something unique.