Mark Linkous: 1962-2010
From Sparklehorse.com:
From the Linkous Family: "It is with great sadness that we share the news that our dear friend and family member, Mark Linkous, took his own life today. We are thankful for his time with us and will hold him forever in our hearts. May his journey be peaceful, happy and free. There’s a heaven and there’s a star for you." - March 6, 2010
From Radiohead's Colin Greenwood:
I was very sad to hear the news that Mark Linkous has died. He and his band toured with us in Europe, at the start of OK Computer, and they were great every night. His first two records were very important to me, and I carried his music from the tour into my life, and my friends’ lives too. He was softly spoken, with an Old South courtesy I hadn’t heard before: he introduced me to Daniel Johnston’s music, and the West Virginian writing of Pinckney Benedict. Mark wrote and played some beautiful music, and we’re lucky to have it. Rest in Peace."
I don't know if I could supply a more fitting tribute, or kinder words. Linkous and the music of Sparklehorse obviously affected many people. It is tragic, though, that he decided to punch his own ticket and couldn't find a better way to exorcise whatever ailed him.
R.I.P.
Sincerely,
Letters From A Tapehead
From the Linkous Family: "It is with great sadness that we share the news that our dear friend and family member, Mark Linkous, took his own life today. We are thankful for his time with us and will hold him forever in our hearts. May his journey be peaceful, happy and free. There’s a heaven and there’s a star for you." - March 6, 2010
From Radiohead's Colin Greenwood:
I was very sad to hear the news that Mark Linkous has died. He and his band toured with us in Europe, at the start of OK Computer, and they were great every night. His first two records were very important to me, and I carried his music from the tour into my life, and my friends’ lives too. He was softly spoken, with an Old South courtesy I hadn’t heard before: he introduced me to Daniel Johnston’s music, and the West Virginian writing of Pinckney Benedict. Mark wrote and played some beautiful music, and we’re lucky to have it. Rest in Peace."
I don't know if I could supply a more fitting tribute, or kinder words. Linkous and the music of Sparklehorse obviously affected many people. It is tragic, though, that he decided to punch his own ticket and couldn't find a better way to exorcise whatever ailed him.
R.I.P.
Sincerely,
Letters From A Tapehead
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