MARK E SMITH, THE FALL, 1997: Mark E Smith (1957-2018) of The Fall playing at Bute Park in Cardiff, Wales, UK on 27 July 1997. There was a fight during the soundcheck and the band required a stand-in drummer. Photo: Rob Watkins. INFO: The Fall, an English post-punk band, epitomized avant-garde music with their abrasive sound and cryptic lyrics. Led by the enigmatic Mark E. Smith, their prolific output and relentless experimentation left an indelible mark on the alternative music landscape of the '80s and '90s.

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Location: Cardiff, Wales, UK
Photo credit: © Rob Watkins / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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