Beloved musician Mark Stewart – the frontman of 70s band The Pop Group – has sadly died at the age of 62.
The devastating news was confirmed by Record Label Mute in a statement on Friday evening (April 21).
The statement read: “In honour of this original, fearless, sensitive, artistic and funny man, think for yourself and question everything.
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“The world was changed because of Mark Stewart, it will never be the same without him.”
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The artist and political activist formed the counterculture group back in 1088 with his friends John Waddington and Simon Underwood.
Just a few years later Gareth Sager and Bruce Smith joined the band to complete the star-studded line up fans know and love today.
The hitmakers quickly became known for rejecting conventional authority with their chart-topping tracks discussing a range of political themes.
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But in 1980, the group decided to go their separate ways after they performed at a rally for the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament in Trafalgar Square.
After the band split, Mark went on to release a slew of solo albums, but in 2010, the bandmates had a change of heart and reunited once more.
Following the heartbreaking news, Gareth shared a touching tribute to Mark online, describing him as the “most amazing mind of my generation.”
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Adrian Sherwood, of the New Age Steppers which Stewart was briefly a member of, said Mark was “the biggest musical influence in my life and our extended family will miss you so so much.”
The head of Mute, Daniel Miller, wrote: “His musical influence has been much greater than is often acknowledged …. I can’t imagine you being anything other than restless but I hope you find your very special peace.”
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