1964 – 2022

Mark Lanegan

American singer (1964–2022)

pop singerLiedermacherlyricistguitaristmusician

Born

1964-11-25, Ellensburg

Died

2022-02-22

Birthplace state

Washington

Biography

Mark William Lanegan was an American singer and songwriter. First becoming prominent as the lead singer for the early grunge band Screaming Trees, he was also known as a member of Queens of the Stone Age and The Gutter Twins. He released twelve solo studio albums as well as three collaboration albums with Isobel Campbell and two with Duke Garwood. He was known for his baritone voice, which was described as being "as scratchy as a three-day beard yet as supple and pliable as moccasin leather" and has been compared to Tom Waits, Leonard Cohen and Nick Cave.

Occupation

Mark Lanegan is recorded as a pop singer, a Liedermacher, a lyricist, a guitarist, a musician, a singer-songwriter and a composer, born in Washington (1964–2022).

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Mark Lanegan was born in Ellensburg, Washington in 1964. Explore other notable figures from Washington, historic sites connected to this era, and the full colonial and statehood history of the state using the links below.

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Frequently asked about Mark Lanegan

Who was Mark Lanegan?

Mark Lanegan was American singer (1964–2022), born in Washington (1964 – 2022).

When and where was Mark Lanegan born?

Mark Lanegan was born on 1964-11-25 in Ellensburg.

When did Mark Lanegan die?

Mark died on 2022-02-22.

What was Mark Lanegan known for?

Mark Lanegan is recorded as a pop singer, a Liedermacher, a lyricist, a guitarist, a musician, a singer-songwriter and a composer.

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