RIP, Mark Hollis, you will never be forgotten even if you wanted to...

Talk Talk was one of my favorite bands in the 80s. They were truly a different synth-pop group with a relatively different sound. Mark Hollis was the co-founder and the lead singer of Talk Talk and also the writer of the hits "Life's What You Make It", "Such A Shame" and "It's My Life". I am sure everyone remembers those hits but Talk Talk's later years and their recordings that came after their biggest success "The Colour of Spring" are also remarkable (not commercially but musically though...).

Talk Talk - "It's My Life"

The group disbanded in 1992 and Mark Hollis did keep his hands off the music industry to spend more time with his family until he recorded a solo album in 1998. This recording was called "Mark Hollis". It was a special album recorded without any commercial concerns or expectations. It was minimal, quiet but intense with lots of meanings. AllMusic called it "quite possibly the most quiet and intimate record ever made".

Mark Hollis - "A Life (1895-1915)"

Most probably that was his last musical endeavor. He was really quiet till the day he passed away on February 25th.

I am sure he will always be remembered as a great musician.

Talk Talk - "Such A Shame"