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The Smiths were an jangle pop band which formed in 1982 in Manchester, England, United Kingdom. The band consisted of Steven Morrissey (vocals, lyrics), Johnny Marr (guitar, music), Mike Joyce (drums) and Andy Rourke (bass). Hugely influential, The Smiths lasted all of five years from 1982 to 1987, releasing during this period four studio albums (The Smiths, Meat Is Murder, The Queen Is Dead and Strangeways, Here We Come) and three compilation albums (Hatful of Hollow, The World Won't Listen and Louder Than Bombs). |
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The Smiths by Kevin Cummins
Date: May 29, 2012
Proud Camden presents Manchester: So Much To Answer For is a retrospective of The Smiths from renowned photographer Kevin Cummins. The exhibition is held between June 1 and July 15 - see www.proud.co.uk for more details. Xfm has had a sneak preview.
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One night with Morrissey for ’80s New Wave kids
Date: May 10, 2012
Morrissey is 52. His famous quiff is graying and he has gained weight. No matter, he’s still one of the most influential figures in alt-rock even as his famous band, The Smiths, has long broken up.
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British singer Morrissey urges closure of Indonesian zoo
Date: May 08, 2012
JAKARTA, Indonesia - British singer Morrissey called on the Indonesian government Tuesday, May 8, to immediately shut down a notorious zoo in eastern Java where hundreds of animals have died or disappeared. The former frontman of seminal indie band The Smiths, whose 1985 album is entitled "Meat is Murder," made the ...
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British singer Morissey urges closure of Indonesian zoo
Date: May 08, 2012
He used to be the frontman of Brit rock band The Smiths. -AFP
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The Smiths - Mike Joyce Eyes Explosive Tell-all Book
Date: May 03, 2012
Former The Smiths rocker Mike Joyce is preparing to fire a shot at singer Morrissey by penning an explosive tell-all book revealing the full story of the band Drummer Joyce had a huge falling out with Morrissey and guitarist Johnny Marr when he sued the s...
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Joyce eyes explosive 'Smiths' book
Date: May 03, 2012
Former The Smiths rocker Mike Joyce is preparing to fire a shot at singer Morrissey by penning an explosive tell-all book revealing the full story of the band.
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Johnny Marr: 'Awards mean nothing to me'
Date: May 01, 2012
Rocker Johnny Marr has taken a swipe at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, insisting he's glad his cult band The Smiths has not been honoured with an induction.
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Johnny Marr Still ‘Hears the Love’ in the Smiths
Date: May 01, 2012
The Smiths broke up 25 years ago, and there are still some pockets of lingering bitterness — but not on Johnny Marr's part. "I don’t have any negative thoughts about the times back then or the times now, or the people in [the band,]" Marr tells the AV Club. Sure, ... More »
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