Mark E Smith obituary

Frontman of the post-punk band the Fall notorious for his deadpan black humour and confrontational attitudeOf all the fascinating musical offshoots that sprang from mid-70s punk rock, the Fall proved the strangest and most durable. The group was a vehicle for the singer and lyricist Mark E Smith, who has died aged 60 after an extended period of ill health, including respiratory problems.He formed the Fall after seeing the Sex Pistols perform their famous concert at the Lesser Free Trade Hall, Ma