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The Fall's Mark E Smith returns to stage after injury

Singer performs gig in a wheelchair

The Fall’s Mark E Smith took to the stage for the first time last night (March 31) since breaking his hip.

The 52-year-old frontman performed in a wheelchair during his band's concert in Cambridge, reports BBC News.

He is now due to play with his band at London's KOKO tonight (April 1).

Smith fell victim to the same injury during The Fall’s 2004 US tour, forcing the band to cancel several shows.

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ZDizzle14 

Apr 2, 2009

oh it looks like he had a fall

pygmygonks 

Apr 2, 2009

How did Mark E. Smith break his hip? Did he fall over?

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