danpiesley wrote^ This. I got a few Peel Sessions on recommendation. The stuff I didn't like definitely outweighed what I did like but what I liked I really liked.
I doubt we will see another like MES - say what you like but it is fucking ace that such an unconventional act/person made such an impression on the public consciousness.
Frank Zappa nailed the music biz some time ago.
I hate how a subjective medium is crushed by someones fucking opinion.
Anyhoo - what was Mark E Smith's diet like in the 80's out of interest?
I think it's been well catalogued elsewhere, but his primary intakes seemed to be speed, beer and cigs (not necessarily in that order) Once spent nearly a full day in his company and he never ate a thing. I've seen recent TV appearances where he appeared to be drinking lager. I'd love to know when and why he switched from bitter.