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"I'm a Beatles fan and I've just joined The Smiths, the best band since The Beatles... yeah I was a bit nervous"

In this episode, we welcome Craig Gannon to tell us his story and talk about his journey through the 80s via some incredible indie pop bands, from Aztec Camera, the Colourfield, Adult net, Cradle, Edwyn Collins, Black Grape and of course, The Smiths.

Craig also has a chilling tale which he recalls fromrecording with Brix Smith in Jimmy page's famously haunted manor, which used to belong to Alistair Crowley!

Now composing music for films and TV, Craig is planning to tour in a new project fronted by Alain Whyte which will also feature Boz Boorer and various ex Morrissey players - one for Smiths/ Morrissey fans to keep their eyes peeled for.

Craig also chooses some fantastic tracks from the 80s for us.

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...will also feature Boz Boorer...
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Collette writes:

I am coordinating the Andy Rourke mural unveiling 21 November 2024. Thursday at the Wheatsheaf Pub.

At 1.30 pm onwards today Wednesday the BBC is filming a pre record and if any fans want to be interviewed or filmed come down today (Wednesday).

Also tomo- Thursday - the main unveiling and photo call is happening 1.30 pm - please come down and be part of this very special occasion.

Mike Joyce will be down along with the artist and Smiths’ photographer Nalinee Darmong whose image is what inspired the mural.

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Media coverage:

• About Manchester: "Mural to late Smith’s bassist Andy Rourke is unveiled in Manchester’s Northern Quarter" (November 21, 2024)
• RGM Press: "ANDY ROURKE MURAL UNVEILING – A SPECIAL FEATURE – WHAT...

“Other people will have other ideas but, as far as I’m concerned, with Andy not being here, it’s impossible to have a reunion of The Smiths. But Morrissey and Marr together? Obviously I read those back-and-forth statements and I’m surprised they didn’t get that together earlier – that they’d have done something 10 or 15 years ago, whenever. The ownership of The Smiths’ name, going out as The Smiths with a different rhythm section? So be it.”

Flowers for Andy Rourke​

How Blitz Vega rose from the ashes of The Smiths bassist’s tragic passing

September 27, 2024 Lily Moayeri
Andy Rourke (Image: Kav Sandhu)
The hidden lights tucked around Kav Sandhu’ shelving keep changing colors, rotating through all the hues of the rainbow.
Sandhu is home in Surrey in the UK for the moment, one of the places he takes up residence, the others being nearby London, New York and Los Angeles. He’s wearing oversized, yellow-tinted glasses, shielding his emotions. But as he speaks about his late bandmate and friend of 25 years, bassist Andy Rourke, most notably of The Smiths, Sandhu’s voice shakes every so often. Finally, he just breaks down. A few tears make their escape, catching Sandhu by surprise.
His...

A statement from Johnny Marr's management:

Recent statements made by Morrissey on his website regarding the trademark of
The Smiths' name are incorrect.

Here are the facts:

In 2018, following an attempt by a third party to use The Smiths' name - and upon
discovery that the trademark was not owned by the band - Marr reached out to
Morrissey, via his representatives, to work together in protecting The Smiths' name.

A failure to respond led Marr to register the trademark himself.
It was subsequently agreed with Morrissey's lawyers that this trademark was held
for the mutual benefit of Morrissey & Marr.

As a gesture of goodwill, in January 2024, Marr signed an assignment of joint
ownership to Morrissey. Execution of this document still requires Morrissey to sign.

In the interests of accuracy and clarity regarding the trademark, and to answer
recent reports that Marr ignored a promoter's offer to tour as The Smiths, Marr says:

"To prevent third parties from profiting from the...

Special announcement- CrowdFunder to create a permanent mural dedicated to Andy Rourke. Delighted to finally share that after many months of planning, there is an official CrowdFunder running now, in partnership with the charity, Pancreatic Cancer Action. The mural will be brought to life by world-renowned street artist Akse, with a striking image credited to The Smiths' 1985 -1986 UK/USA tour photographer, Nalinee Darmrong, who has kindly given her blessing to the project.
Your donations will go directly towards the creation of this artwork. We are offering limited edition of 100 x A4 prints for people who pledge £50 and 30 x A3 prints for people who pledge £100. All prints would be signed by Akse P19 and Mike Joyce. All funds raised above our target amount will be donated to the Pancreatic Cancer Action.


15.5k target.
Regards,
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Questlove talks to Marr for 1.5 hours - reminiscing & Smiths mentions throughout.
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