Mark Linkous

Quick Facts

Full Name	Mark Linkous
Occupation	Musician
Date Of Birth	Sep 9, 1962(1962-09-09)
Age	62
Date Of Death	March 6, 2010, Knoxville, TN
Birthplace	Arlington
Country	United States
Birth City	Virginia
Horoscope	Virgo

Mark Linkous Biography

Mark Linkous is one of the most popular and richest Musician who was born on September 9, 1962 in Arlington, Virginia, United States.

Mark Linkous /ˈ l ɪ ŋ k ə s / (September 9, 1962 – March 6, 2010) was an American singer, songwriter and musician, best known as leader of Sparklehorse. He was also known for his collaborations with such notable artists as Tom Waits, PJ Harvey, Daniel Johnston, Radiohead, Black Francis, Julian Casablancas, Nina Persson, David Lynch, Fennesz, Danger Mouse, and Sage Francis.

Shortly after graduating from high school in the early 1980s, Linkous moved to New York City, where he co-founded the band Dancing Hoods. The band featured Linkous on guitar and vocals, Bob Bortnick on vocals and guitar, Don Short on drums, and Eric Williams on bass. In 1984, the group released a self-titled EP; a year later, they released an album titled 12 Jealous Roses on Relativity Records, which received a number of positive reviews. The Replacements and The Del Fuegos were also vocal fans of the band after the release of their first record.

Mark Linkous Net Worth

Mark Linkous is one of the richest Musician from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Mark Linkous 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Frederick Mark Linkous was born on September 9, 1962 in Arlington, Virginia, to Gloria Hughes Thacker and Frederick Linkous. He had three brothers: Matt, Paul, and Daniel Linkous. Many members of his family were coal miners by trade, and Linkous chose a career in music in part to avoid working in mines. His parents divorced before he was 13.

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In 1996, while supporting Radiohead on the first Sparklehorse tour, Linkous overdosed on alcohol, Valium and antidepressants and possibly other substances in his London hotel room. Rendered unconscious by the combination of drugs, he collapsed with his legs pinned beneath him, and remained in that position for almost fourteen hours. He was treated at St Mary’s Hospital, London. Subsequent surgeries saved both legs, but he required the use of a wheelchair for six months. His legs never fully regained their original strength.

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Mark Ranked on the list of most popular Musician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Mark Linkous celebrates birthday on September 9 of every year.

In the late 2000s, Linkous recorded an album titled Dark Night of the Soul with the producer Danger Mouse, the director David Lynch and ten other musicians. It was released on the Internet in May 2009, as was a book of photographs by David Lynch to accompany the music. Though long-delayed due to legal problems, it was officially released in 2010 several months after Linkous’s death. The album features several guest singers and writers, such as The Flaming Lips and Iggy Pop. Vic Chesnutt, another guest on the album, committed suicide just a few months before Linkous. Because of this, the album is dedicated “in memory of Mark Linkous and Vic Chesnutt”.

Top Facts about Mark Linkous

1. Mark Linkous was an American musician and songwriter.
2. He was the founder and frontman of the band Sparklehorse.
3. Linkous released four studio albums during his career.
4. His music blended elements of indie rock, folk, and lo-fi.
5. Linkous collaborated with artists like PJ Harvey and Tom Waits.
6. He tragically took his own life in 2010 at age 47.
7. Linkous’ most acclaimed album is “It’s a Wonderful Life” (2001).
8. His unique sound often featured experimental production techniques.
9. Sparklehorse’s music explored themes of melancholy and introspection.
10. Despite limited commercial success, Linkous had a devoted cult following.