Mark Lanegan (born November 25, 1964 in Ellensburg, Washington) is a singer and songwriter. He has had a noteworthy career as a solo artist, but until recently was best known for his tenure as the lead singer of Screaming Trees, a band that was part of the Seattle grunge phenomenon of the 1990s.

Singer/songwriter Mark Lanegan was born in Ellensburg, Washington on November 25, 1964. He has a broad musical history, ranging from grunge to rock & roll. His own musical style, quite distinct from modern acts, can best be compared to the likes of Tom Waits and Johnny Cash . Best known for his years spent as the lead singer for The Screaming Trees , Lanegan also collaborated with “stoner rock” group Queens of the Stone Age on several of their albums and Soulsavers on their record “It’s