Iggy Pop, John Cale, Nadine Shah and more pay tribute to Mark Lanegan

23 February 2022, 10:02 | Written by Cerys Kenneally

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The likes of Iggy Pop, John Cale, Nadine Shah and more have paid tribute to Mark Lanegan, who died aged 57 yesterday (22 February) at his home in Killarney, Ireland.

Yesterday (22 February) it was revealed that Mark Lanegan had died aged 57 at his home in Killarney, Ireland. The tweet announcing his passing added, "A beloved singer, songwriter, author and musician he was 57 and is survived by his wife Shelley. No other information is available at this time. We ask Please respect the family privacy."

Our beloved friend Mark Lanegan passed away this morning at his home in Killarney, Ireland. A beloved singer, songwriter, author and musician he was 57 and is survived by his wife Shelley. No other information is available at this time. We ask Please respect the family privacy
— mark lanegan (@marklanegan) February 22, 2022

The former Screaming Trees singer and Queens of the Stone Age member recently released his memoir Devil In a Coma, which saw him write about illness and remorse after being admitted to Kerry Hospital in March 2021 after getting COVID. His last album was 2020's Straight Songs of Sorrow.

Iggy Pop, John Cale, Nadine Shah and more of the music world have been paying tribute to Lanegan online.

MESSAGE FROM IGGY:
Mark Lanegan, RIP, deepest respect for you. Your fan,
Iggy Pop
— Iggy Pop (@IggyPop) February 22, 2022

I can't process this. Mark Lanegan will always be etched in my heart - as he surely touched so many with his genuine self, no matter the cost, true to the end. xx jc pic.twitter.com/VDL176nbJu
— John Cale (@therealjohncale) February 22, 2022

My brother, my mentor, my pen pal, my great friend. I can’t believe you’re gone my friend. I love you Mark Lanegan. And I thank him for everything, for our friendship and the inspiration. I loved him so much. He was the greatest. The very best of us xx
— Nadine Shah (@nadineshah) February 22, 2022

Oh no. Terrible news that Mark Lanegan has left us. Safe travels man - you’ll be missed
— Tim Burgess (@Tim_Burgess) February 22, 2022

Mark Lanegan rest easy mate. A real singer.
— Sleaford Mods (@sleafordmods) February 22, 2022

Hearing about Mark Lanegan passing away has properly stopped me in my tracks. I’m absolutely gutted. Met him on a couple of occasions and I was nervous because I loved him so much. He was a perfect gentleman, really kind. One of THE great singers of the last 30 years. So sad
— Badly Drawn Boy (@badly_drawn_boy) February 22, 2022

Rest in peace Mark Lanegan
— stuart braithwaite (@plasmatron) February 22, 2022

Terribly saddened to hear the news of the passing of Mark Lanegan. A very gifted artist blessed with honey dipped tones, gone far too soon.
— Garbage (@garbage) February 22, 2022

Love you Mark. Love to all your loved ones.
— Warren Ellis (@warrenellis13) February 22, 2022

Mark Lanegan was a lovely man. He led a wild life that some of us could only dream of. He leaves us with fantastic words and music! Thank god that through all of that he will live forever. RIP Mark. Sleep well. Love Hooky. X pic.twitter.com/Xnx76y68YC
— Peter Hook (@peterhook) February 22, 2022

Last night (22 February) Tim Burgess announced a Twitter Listening Party for Lanegan's Whiskey For The Holy Ghost to celebrate the late musician. It'll take place tomorrow (24 February) at 9pm GMT.

We’ll be listening to Whiskey For The Holy Ghost this Thursday at 9pm (UK time) to celebrate Mark Lanegan

No guests, no tweets from us. Just those songs pic.twitter.com/2dGniQAV8t
— Tim's Listening Party (@LlSTENlNG_PARTY) February 22, 2022