Aquarium Drunkard — We lost another great talent this weekend. Yet another tragic loss. That is what immediately came to mind when I read of Mark Linkous’s suicide last night; that and the recent passing of Vic Chesnutt in December. This morning I pulled out a number ... more info
Lost In Your Inbox —
Sunday brought some very sad news to the music world. Mark Linkous, otherwise known as
Sparklehorse
, died by suicide this weekend. He'd suffered--and I mean suffered--from deep depression for a long time. Several years ago I remember re... more info
E! Online — Reclusive indie-rock mastermind Mark Linkous committed suicide Saturday.
"It is with great sadness that we share the news that our dear friend and family member, Mark Linkous, took...
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L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — North Carolina-based singer-songwriter Mark Linkous, who recorded under the name Sparklehorse, has committed suicide, his family said. Known most recently as part of the Danger Mouse and David Lynch collaboration "Dark Night of the Soul," which will ... more info
Brooklyn Vegan — Mark Linkous' dramatic, lush music often came from a place of pain. In 1996, Linkous actually died for two minutes after ingesting a dangerous mix of Valium and antidepressants while on tour in the U.K. behind Sparklehorse's 1995 debut Viva... more info
Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mark Linkous, best known for his acclaimed work with Sparklehorse, has committed suicide, his publicist confirmed to Rolling Stone. more info
Quick Before It Melts — Rolling Stone has confirmed that Sparklehorse’s Mark Linkous took his own life yesterday, March 6. Details of his death have not yet been revealed, but his family did release a statement saying “It is with great sadness that we share the news... more info
ContactMusic — SPARKLEHORSE singer-songwriter MARK LINKOUS has committed suicide, according to the star's family.The U.S. musician, who is thought to have been aged in his 40s, died... more info