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
Altsounds — We at Altsounds.com are saddened to hear the passing of Mark Linkous.
The man behind Sparklehorse had also collaborated with Daniel Johnston on his 2003 album 'Fear yourself' and more recently with Danger Mouse on his 'Dark Side of The Soul' album.
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