Mark Hollis

Rock Singer

Birthday January 4, 1955

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace England

DEATH DATE Feb 25, 2019 (64)

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About

English singer and songwriter best known as the frontman for the influential 80's band Talk Talk. He released a self-titled solo album in 1998 before retiring from the music industry.

Before Fame

He intended to become a child psychologist before joining the band The Reaction in the mid-70's.

Trivia

He and Talk Talk are credited with helping to invent the genre known as "post-rock" with their final two albums, Spirit of Eden and Laughing Stock.

Family Life

His brother Ed Hollis was the manager of the band Eddie and the Hot Rods.

Associated With

His instrumental track "ARB Section 1" was featured on the Starz series Boss, starring Kelsey Grammer.