Musicians Remember Mark Lanegan: “One of THE Great Singers of the Last 30 Years”

Following the sad news that Mark Lanegan died at age 57 earlier today (February 22nd), the talented frontman of Screaming Trees and erstwhile member of Queens of the Stone Age is being remembered by his musical peers.

Lanegan’s prolific music career — which also saw him release 12 solo albums and collaborate with a number of other musicians — had a profound influence and impact on many artists.

Former New Order bassist Peter Hook tweeted, “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.”

Velvet Underground legend 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.”

The godfather of punk, Iggy Pop, simply said, “Mark Lanegan, RIP, deepest respect for you. Your fan, Iggy Pop”

The band Garbage stated, “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.”

Badly Drawn Boy (aka Damon Gough) commented, “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.”

Lanegan’s former Screaming Trees bandmate Mark Pickerel tweeted, “May you rest in peace big brother.”

Though Screaming Trees broke up in 2000, a message on the band’s official Facebook page read, “Mark William Lanegan passed away today, 2.22.2022, at his home in Killarney, Ireland. He was our true brother and we all truly loved him.”

See additional tributes from Slash, Manic Street Preachers, Laura Jane Grace, and more in the tweets below.

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

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

MESSAGE FROM IGGY:
Mark Lanegan, RIP, deepest respect for you. Your fan,
Iggy Pop

— Iggy Pop (@IggyPop) February 22, 2022

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

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— Peter Hook (@peterhook) February 22, 2022

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

RIP #MarkLannegan https://t.co/Q2uzFWxUDH

— Slash (@Slash) February 22, 2022

May you truly Rest in Peace Big Brother @marklanegan pic.twitter.com/XwgO10bRkL

— mark pickerel (@mtpickerel) February 22, 2022

Devastated by this-heartbreaking a huge talent on so many levels-such an amazing voice and all those beautiful words-love and respect to family friends and all those who loved his unique artistic vision💔💔💔 https://t.co/7UszbGg7iz

— Manic Street Preachers (@Manics) February 22, 2022

I am so profoundly grateful to have had the chance to make music & become friends with Mark Lanegan. Few artists ever achieve the level of honesty & authenticity that he did.
He was absolutely brilliant.
Godspeed my friend. 🖤

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— Mark Morton 🇺🇸 (@MarkDuaneMorton) 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

Devastating news. What a talent. Will be listening to Bubblegum for the rest of the day https://t.co/ySPCyY0Ggh

— Laura Jane Grace (@LauraJaneGrace) February 22, 2022

I love you Mark Lanegan. A colossal, spectacular body of work. These are all him? How? https://t.co/o9d0ArLIjH

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— rob delaney (@robdelaney) February 22, 2022

We lost a brother today. Mark Lanegan was an incredible voice, spirit and talented soul. This was taken at his studio right when I went to say goodbye to him and his wife Shelley before they moved to Europe. We will miss you my friend. pic.twitter.com/YDX05hw8Hl

— Matt Pinfield (@mattpinfield) February 22, 2022

I hate this so much. Mark Lanegan was the best singer of our generation. He was my friend and the first person who’s music I liked to tell me they liked mine. This hurts so goddamn much. I love you @marklanegan

— NATKINS (@NicoleAtkins) February 22, 2022

I love you. Rest In Peace Mark Lanegan, my brother. No words. Heartbroken. pic.twitter.com/nQblLQNjnA

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— COLD CAVE (@ColdCave23) February 22, 2022

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