Talk Talk Frontman Mark Hollis (1955-2019) - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 02-25-2019, 03:46 PM

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Reports are coming in that Talk Talk founder Mark Hollis has died.

The iconoclastic songwriter grew up in North London, coming of age as punk and new wave billowed out across the capital.

Initially forming The Reaction, the band's sole single was unsuccessful, leading Hollis to split the group.

Gathering a new set of collaborators, Talk Talk were formed in 1981 and swiftly gained a deal with EMI.

Finding fame as part of the early 80s synth pop movement, the band's art-house tendencies swiftly took them to the left field.

Mark Hollis broadened the group's scope until it shattered resulting in stunning works such as 1988's 'Spirit Of Eden' and post-rock forebear 'Laughing Stock'.

Moving between pop, modern classical, and elements of free jazz, Talk Talk disbanded in 1992 with Mark Hollis largely withdrawing from view.

A single solo LP followed in 1998, while the songwriter's longing for secrecy found him asking UNKLE to remove his credit from their 'Psyence Fiction' LP.

Due Mark Hollis' ongoing retirement from music there is difficult verifying reports of his passing through official channels - however a number of artists and songwriters who were previously close to the Talk Talk founder have paid their respects.

Zoneboy · 02-25-2019, 03:49 PM

PhoenixAcres · 02-25-2019, 05:16 PM

Rest in peace

Steve_uk · 02-25-2019, 06:46 PM

It's very sad. I remember the New Romantics in the 1980s walking around London in their velvet garb. The guy seemed to have it all with a wife and children and a home in fashionable Wimbledon.

80sTrivia · 02-26-2019, 04:13 PM

It's My Life is one of my all-time favorite 80s songs! I also enjoy Life's What You Make It. So sad to hear of Mark's passing...

ABlairican Pie · 03-13-2019, 02:00 PM

Wow, everyone's dying. I remember Talk Talk back in the 80's.

02-25-2019, 03:46 PM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,349	Talk Talk Frontman Mark Hollis (1955-2019) Link Reports are coming in that Talk Talk founder Mark Hollis has died. The iconoclastic songwriter grew up in North London, coming of age as punk and new wave billowed out across the capital. Initially forming The Reaction, the band's sole single was unsuccessful, leading Hollis to split the group. Gathering a new set of collaborators, Talk Talk were formed in 1981 and swiftly gained a deal with EMI. Finding fame as part of the early 80s synth pop movement, the band's art-house tendencies swiftly took them to the left field. Mark Hollis broadened the group's scope until it shattered resulting in stunning works such as 1988's 'Spirit Of Eden' and post-rock forebear 'Laughing Stock'. Moving between pop, modern classical, and elements of free jazz, Talk Talk disbanded in 1992 with Mark Hollis largely withdrawing from view. A single solo LP followed in 1998, while the songwriter's longing for secrecy found him asking UNKLE to remove his credit from their 'Psyence Fiction' LP. Due Mark Hollis' ongoing retirement from music there is difficult verifying reports of his passing through official channels - however a number of artists and songwriters who were previously close to the Talk Talk founder have paid their respects.

02-26-2019, 04:13 PM	#5
80sTrivia Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 23, 2002 Posts: 21,715	It's My Life is one of my all-time favorite 80s songs! I also enjoy Life's What You Make It. So sad to hear of Mark's passing...
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03-13-2019, 02:00 PM	#6
ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,620	Wow, everyone's dying. I remember Talk Talk back in the 80's.
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02-25-2019, 03:49 PM	#2
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,349

02-25-2019, 05:16 PM	#3
PhoenixAcres Member Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 26, 2016 Location: United States Posts: 6,824	Rest in peace

02-25-2019, 06:46 PM	#4
Steve_uk Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jun 29, 2012 Location: Manchester UK Posts: 5,803	It's very sad. I remember the New Romantics in the 1980s walking around London in their velvet garb. The guy seemed to have it all with a wife and children and a home in fashionable Wimbledon.