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Closed Make 5th March a national holiday in celebration of Mark E Smith (born 05/03/57)

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Mark Edward Smith was a prolific and talented writer & performer in The Fall. Over 40 years he was the creative force behind the most original music/lyrics, documented in some 30+ studio albums, various Ep's, 66 singles & countless live, bootleg & complication albums.

Best British writer ever. (Better than Shakespeare)

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