The Fall

The Fall
  • Type: Band/Group
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Born: July 20, 1976 in Prestwich, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
  • Died: 24 January 2018, Prestwich, Greater Manchester, England
  • Active: 1976 - 2018

Biography

Formed in Greater Manchester in 1976, The Fall was a post-punk group anchored by the singular, constant presence of vocalist and lyricist *Mark E*. Smith. The band's sound was defined by an abrasive, repetitive, and guitar-driven framework, propelled by a formidable rhythm section and Smith's caustic, often cryptic lyrical delivery. With a perpetually revolving lineup of over 60 musicians, a deliberate strategy by Smith, the group's style underwent numerous evolutions while maintaining its core confrontational aesthetic. The Fall's extensive and challenging discography created a distinct legacy, shaping subsequent generations of alternative and independent music.

Genres

The Fall Discography

Members

  • Mark E. Smith - lead vocals, occasional guitar, keyboards (1976–2018)
  • Martin Bramah - guitar, backing vocals (1976–1979; 1989–1990)
  • Karl Burns - drums, percussion, bass, guitar, backing vocals (1977–1978; 1981–1986; 1993–1996; 1997–1998)
  • Marc Riley - bass, guitar, keyboards, backing vocals (1978–1982)
  • Steve Hanley - bass, backing vocals (1979–1998)
  • Craig Scanlon - guitar, keyboards, backing vocals (1979–1995)
  • Paul Hanley - drums, percussion, keyboards (1980–1985)
  • Brix Smith - guitar, vocals (1983–1989; 1994–1996)
  • Simon Rogers - keyboards, bass, guitar (1985–1986)
  • Simon Wolstencroft - drums, percussion, keyboards (1986–1997)
  • Marcia Schofield - keyboards, backing vocals (1986–1990)
  • Kenny Brady - violin, backing vocals (1990–1991)
  • Dave Bush - keyboards, programming (1991–1995)
  • Julia Nagle - keyboards, guitar, backing vocals (1995–2001)
  • Tom Head - drums, percussion (1998–2000)
  • Neville Wilding - guitar, backing vocals (1998–2001)
  • Adam Helal - bass (1998–2001)
  • Spencer Birtwistle - drums (2000–2001; 2004–2006)
  • Ben Pritchard - guitar, backing vocals (2001–2006)
  • Jim Watts - bass, guitar, backing vocals (2001–2003; 2004)
  • Elena Poulou - keyboards, backing and occasional lead vocals (2002–2016)
  • Dave Spurr - bass, backing vocals, mellotron (2006–2018)
  • Pete Greenway - guitar, backing vocals, synthesizers (2007–2018)
  • Keiron Melling - drums, percussion (2007–2018)

Frequent Collaborators