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Celebrating the Life of Mark Hollis

Mark Hollis (1955 – 2019) was the co-founder, lead singer and principal songwriter of the band Talk Talk.
Mark Hollis (1955 – 2019) was the co-founder, lead singer and principal songwriter of the band Talk Talk.Dr. Space (CC BY 2.0)
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by Mac Wilson

February 22, 2025

This week's show is a celebration of the life of Mark Hollis, co -founder, songwriter and vocalist of the band, Talk Talk. He passed away six years ago this month. The band's sound was rooted in classic 80s synth pop, but over the course of five albums, Talk Talk evolved into something more abstract, haunting and beautiful. To honor Mark Hollis, you'll hear songs from each Talk Talk release. Plus it's the 45th anniversary of OMD's debut, as well as one of the most notorious wins in Grammy history.

Program Playlist, hour 1
Program Playlist, hour 2

OMD Spring 2022
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark Spring 2022
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