It is always sad to see one of your favorite musicians pass away. It is even harder when they commit suicide.Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mark Linkous has committed suicide, his publicist confirmed to Rolling Stone last night. Sparklehorse released four albums during their time together, he also produced Daniel Johnston's album Fear Yourself. Last year he collaborated for Danger Mouse and created one of my favorite albums of 2009 called Dark Night Of The Soul. The good news on this album, EMI Records has settled their lawsuit against Danger Mouse and the album will have an official release later this year.
“It is with great sadness that we share the news that our dear friend and family member, Mark Linkous, took his own life today,” reads a statement from his family. “We are thankful for his time with us and will hold him forever in our hearts. May his journey be peaceful, happy and free. There’s a heaven and there’s a star for you.”
Danger Mouse & Sparklehorse “Revenge (featuring Wayne Coyne)”
If you ever feel like the way out is to kill yourself, there is help out there. Call the suicide hotlines. They do help! It is the first step and the biggest step you can take.
National Suicide Hotlines
Toll-Free / 24 hours a day / 7 days a week
1-800-SUICIDE 1-800-273-TALK
1-800-784-2433 1-800-273-8255
Information on suicide prevention.
People grieve in different ways. For me, I like to celebrate the their life. Mark was an incredible musician and brought me happiness when listening to his music. Even though his lyrics can be dark in nature, his music always brought an emotional response, whether it be good or bad.
Sparklehorse "It's A Wonderful Life"
From the album It's a Wonderful Life. Video directed by the Quay Brothers. Produced and mixed by Mark Linkous. Lyrics by Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennan. Mark plays drums, guitar, optigan, backwards midget voice, and sampler. Adrian Utley plays kitty cat guitar and fuzzy ending bass. Tom Waits sings and plays big seed pod, metal things, and train.
Sparklehorse "Maggie May"
Sparklehorse "Covered In Hugs"
Sparklehorse "See The Light"






