The Fall were an English post-punk group, formed in 1976 in Prestwich, Greater Manchester. They underwent many line-up changes, with vocalist and founder Mark E. Smith as the only constant member.
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- Sep 12, 2024
16:42 PM"The Fall formed in Manchester in 1976 and has existed ever since – touring and recording for over 40 years. Led by founder and only constant member, Mark E. Smith, the group’s music has gone through several stylistic changes over the years, but is often characterised by an abrasive guitar-driven sound and frequent use of repetition, always underpinned by Smith’s distinctive vocals and often cryptic lyrics." thefall.xyzEvie Stokes - Jan 7, 2022
16:24 PMYou did not hear it wrong -- the lyrics read "Plastic Man" while the song title says "Elastic Man". The late Mark E. Smith, lead singer of The Fall, explains that the song is about "Writers, which is why Dave McCullough didn't like it. It's about a guy who wrote a book called 'Elastic Man' and everybody gets on his back about it, he's a celebrity and it fucks up his art." annotatedfall.doomby.com - Oct 26, 2021
13:34 PM"The Fall formed in Manchester in 1976 and has existed ever since – touring and recording for over 40 years. Led by founder and only constant member, Mark E. Smith, the group’s music has gone through several stylistic changes over the years, but is often characterised by an abrasive guitar-driven sound and frequent use of repetition, always underpinned by Smith’s distinctive vocals and often cryptic lyrics." thefall.xyz - Oct 25, 2021
10:44 AM"The Fall formed in Manchester in 1976 and has existed ever since – touring and recording for over 40 years. Led by founder and only constant member, Mark E. Smith, the group’s music has gone through several stylistic changes over the years, but is often characterised by an abrasive guitar-driven sound and frequent use of repetition, always underpinned by Smith’s distinctive vocals and often cryptic lyrics." thefall.xyz
