Mark Lanegan

Mark William Lanegan (November 25, 1964 – February 22, 2022) was an American singer-songwriter, author, and musician. He became known as the lead singer for early grunge band Screaming Trees. He was also known as a member of Queens of the Stone Age and The Gutter Twins. He released eleven solo studio albums. Lanegan was known for his baritone voice.[4]

Mark Lanegan
Mark Lanegan at Bumbershoot in Seattle.jpg
Lanegan performing at Bumbershoot in Seattle in 2009
Background information
Birth nameMark William Lanegan
Also known asDark Mark
Born(1964-11-25)November 25, 1964
Ellensburg, Washington, U.S.
OriginSeattle, Washington, U.S.
DiedFebruary 22, 2022(2022-02-22) (aged 57)
Killarney, Ireland
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • musician
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • keyboards
Years active1984–2022
Labels
Associated acts
Websitemarklanegan.com

Lanegan wrote about his alcoholism and heroin addiction during his early years in 2020.[5] He was sober for almost ten years.[6]

In March 2021, Lanegan was hospitalised with COVID-19 and almost died while in multiple comas.[7]

Lanegan died at his home in Killarney, Ireland, on the morning of February 22, 2022, at the age of 57.[8][9]

Mark Lanegan Media

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