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Mark Hollis (Talk Talk) RIP

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February 25, 2019

Mark Hollis, the driving force behind the highly influential UK band Talk Talk has died at the age of 64. The band who bridged the gap between new romantic and post rock resculpted the musical landscape with a series of remarkable releases.

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Ronnie Carnwath February 25, 2019 at 18:57
What? No!!!
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Andy Davies February 25, 2019 at 19:08
Such a sad loss and a great songwriter up there with the best RIP
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Joep February 25, 2019 at 19:25
Your beautiful music and lyrics will keep you alive, Mark.
An old friend.
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- Louise February 25, 2019 at 20:21
  so sweet the way you put it…
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Steve Goldsmith February 25, 2019 at 19:29
Very sad news RIP Mark Hollis
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Martin Gray February 25, 2019 at 19:36
No way this is not happening. Cannot believe this news. The last thing I was expecting. :(
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Michael Anthony Worry February 25, 2019 at 19:38
So sad! Love Talk Talk.
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Stephan Peters February 25, 2019 at 19:38
Such a loss
RIP Mark
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dirk bruhse February 25, 2019 at 19:40
FAKE HOAX – he already died in the early nineties from drugs…
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- Mike February 25, 2019 at 20:38
  He released a short piece for a TV show in 2012 so, no he didn’t die from drugs way back when. https://consequenceofsound.net/2012/09/new-music-mark-hollis-arb-section-1/
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- Hampton February 25, 2019 at 21:35
  Fuck off mate
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- Paul Doyle February 25, 2019 at 23:30
  Show some respect instead of your obvious ignorance and stupidity!!!
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- Vestan Pance February 26, 2019 at 07:36
  There’s stupid, very stupid and then there’s you.
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- David February 27, 2019 at 00:02
  Maybe the BBC is lying, too. Fake news?
  https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/entertainment-arts-47370626
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  - Adam Curtiss February 27, 2019 at 10:28
    Lying?
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Holy Holly February 25, 2019 at 19:40
So sad. Just arrived at the hotel in London and heard the bad news. He was a genius.
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Ross Stothard February 25, 2019 at 19:41
Stunned to hear this. Their music has easily stood the test of time. How sad RIP Mark
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Barry Green February 25, 2019 at 19:44
So sad, must be twenty years since we had a kick about n a beer. I’m proud to have known you mate. Happy Staningfield Red House days.
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Manfred February 25, 2019 at 19:47
What is the source of this news flash?
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- Mike February 25, 2019 at 20:36
  His cousin on Twitter. No formal confirmation from his representation yet though.
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Hayley Daly February 25, 2019 at 19:53
Absolutely gutted to hear this.
I loved his vocals and his song-writing was just amazing.
Their songs are more iconic now than ever…
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Marcelo Ambros February 25, 2019 at 19:54
Mari
Thanks for everythimg you d made , your lírics and music.
Beatifull person!!!
Rest in peace
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Marcelo ambros February 25, 2019 at 20:27
Thank for your lirycs and music mark!!
Sad news today
Rest in peace !!
Sensitive and beatifull person!!!
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Nigel Gerken February 25, 2019 at 20:34
Today i am so sad ….words cannot express my empty heart ..RIP Mark Hollis taken from us so early !!
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Randall Roberts February 25, 2019 at 20:36
Source please!
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- MK February 25, 2019 at 22:51
  Tim Pope
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Steve Crittall February 25, 2019 at 20:47
Loved his songs.
And the guitar solo on this always slayed me…
https://youtu.be/XK4Cw2STZiQ
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Julian Uzzell February 25, 2019 at 21:39
Stunned!!
R.I.P. Mark Hollis.
Spirit of Eden & Laughing Stock will never be equalled.
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James McLoughlin February 25, 2019 at 22:11
For me at least… Big Hole In The World Today
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Donatella February 25, 2019 at 22:26
Hard to believe and to accept.
He was so deep and structured. I loved his songs and voice.
May his soul be bright forever.
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Mandy Wildman February 25, 2019 at 23:00
So sad …one of my favourite bands…used to have their albums on continual repeat…much loved…much missed. RIP
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Neeil Bhatia February 26, 2019 at 02:36
I cannot believe RIP
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Carl Dean February 26, 2019 at 02:38
As the title of Talk Talk’s first album mentions….The Party’s Over….loved the track It’s So Serious, which was also the b side to Today their second single back in 1982. R.I.P.
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Patrick Greening February 26, 2019 at 06:10
A Loss , A Spirit
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Reg Collett February 26, 2019 at 07:39
Talk Talk still sound unique to this day.
This is yet another tragedy for music.
I just hope his passing will spark interest within a new generation of listener and influence the next wave of talent.
God bless you Mark.
R.I.P x
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Riccardo February 26, 2019 at 08:49
Ciao Mark!
l’Italia ti ha amato, l’Italia ti ricorderà.
(Italy has loved you, Italy will never forget you)
Riposa in pace
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Dave Ace February 26, 2019 at 13:18
This man did not compromise once.
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Vincent Paul Shanley February 26, 2019 at 14:48
Bloody Hell !! Can’t believe it. Too young. It’s my life one of my favourite songs. Loved Talk Talk.
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Gordon February 26, 2019 at 19:43
There’s a lovely tribute over on Caught By The River https://www.caughtbytheriver.net/2019/02/caught-by-the-reaper-mark-hollis/
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Susan February 27, 2019 at 15:58
Very sad to hear.
R.I.P. Mark.XX
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Stephen March 2, 2019 at 17:05
I deeply upset at the death of Mark Hollis. Are there pics of his family. Hopefully in a good way his fans will be told the cause of death which I personally think it may have been cancer. However he has definitely made an impression on me. Rip
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Samuel Roeder March 8, 2019 at 16:20
So sad. Mark you will stay in our thoughts…
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