The Smiths: Difference between revisions

From Morrissey-solo Wiki
mNo edit summary
No edit summary
Line 24: Line 24:
| {{{Official Website |<span class="unknown">Unknown</span>}}}
| {{{Official Website |<span class="unknown">Unknown</span>}}}
|}<noinclude>
|}<noinclude>
The Smiths were an English alternative rock band, formed in Manchester in 1982. Based on the song writing partnership of Morrissey (vocals) and Johnny Marr (guitar), the band also included Andy Rourke (bass) and Mike Joyce (drums). Critics have called them the most important alternative rock band to emerge from the British independent music scene of the 1980s. The group was signed to the independent record label Rough Trade Records, on which they released four studio albums, several compilations, and numerous non-LP singles. Although they had limited commercial success outside the UK while they were still together, and never released a single that charted higher than number 10 in their home country, The Smiths won a significant following, and remain cult and commercial favourites. The band broke up in 1987 and have turned down several offers to reunite since then.<ref name="wthesmiths"/>


== General Information ==
== General Information ==
Line 34: Line 32:
* [[The Smiths Live | Live History]]
* [[The Smiths Live | Live History]]


== Timeline ==
{{DiscogsArtistDisplay|{{Page property values|DiscogsArtistId|{{FULLPAGENAME}}}}}}
See [[Morrissey#Timeline|Morrissey timeline]]
 
== References ==
<references>
<ref name="wthesmiths">{{cite | title=The Smiths Wikipedia page | url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Smiths| pub=Wikipedia | author= | date= | dom=Wikipedia.org | type=ext }}
</ref>
</references>

Revision as of 14:42, 18 April 2021

The Smiths
THE SMITHS
Members Morrissey
Johnny Marr
Andy Rourke
Mike Joyce
Past Members Dale Hibbert
Craig Gannon
Years Active 1982-1987
Record Labels Rough Trade Records (UK), Sire Records (US)
Associated Acts Sandie Shaw, Kirsty MacColl
Official Website Unknown

General Information

Discogs Information

Profile

The Smiths were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1982. The group consisted of vocalist Morrissey, guitarist Johnny Marr, bassist Andy Rourke, and drummer Mike Joyce. Critics have called them one of the most important bands to emerge from the British independent music scene of the 1980s. In 2002, the NME named the Smiths "the artist to have had the most influence on the NME". In 2003, all four of their albums appeared on Rolling Stone's list of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time". The band broke up in 1987 due to internal tensions and have turned down several offers to reunite. Andy Rourke died from pancreatic cancer on May 19th, 2023.

Final lineup: Morrissey – lead vocals, percussion (1982–1987) Mike Joyce – drums (1982–1987) Andy Rourke – bass (1982–1986, 1986-1987) Ivor Perry – guitars (1987)

Former members Johnny Marr – guitars, piano, keyboards, harmonica (1982–1987) Steven Pomfret – guitars (1982) Dale Hibbert – bass (1982) James Maker – dancing, maracas, backing vocals (1982–1983) Craig Gannon – bass (1986), guitars (1986)

Session and touring members: Simon Wolstencroft – drums (1982) Guy Pratt – bass (1986)

External Links

Retrieved from "https://www.morrissey-solo.com/w/index.php?title=The_Smiths&oldid=12593"