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Johnny Marr took one look at the proposal to reunite the Smiths and thought, respectfully, the more enticing option would be getting hit by a double decker bus. That’s according to Morrissey ...
Marr was appearing on the Stick to Football podcast alongside former players Roy Keane, Gary Neville and Ian Wright to ...
The Smiths' most ignored song, 'Frankly, Mr Shankly', is a humorous and upbeat track which should be more celebrated than it ...
The Smiths’ unique blend of introspective lyrics and jangly guitar melodies captivated a generation and left an indelible mark on alternative rock. This article delves into the heart of The ...
Andy Rourke, the bass guitarist for British rock band The Smiths, died following a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 59. His bandmate, guitarist Johnny Marr, confirmed his death in a tweet on ...
One of the best shows of 2022 at the Linsmore Tavern (1298 Danforth Ave), was when we had The Queen Is Dead, Tribute to The Smiths who tore down the house and it happened to be a capacity show!
They signed with Rough Trade Records in 1983 and their first album, “The Smiths,” was released in 1984. Hit albums include” Meat Is Murder” (1985), “The Queen Is Dead” (1986 ...
1984's The Smiths, 1985's Meat Is Murder, 1986's The Queen Is Dead and 1987's Strangeways, Here We Come. But he was briefly sacked from the band for two weeks in 1986 for his heroin addiction ...
The Smiths songs garnered a reputation of being depressing, but were in fact darkly humorous and accompanied by stirring and uplifting guitars. Their albums, including The Queen is Dead and Meat ...