Morrissey, Marr, Rourke, and Joyce made for a truly powerful line up. A quartet quite unlike any other:
Stephen Morrissey writing the lyrics to inspire a generation, Johnny Marr providing innovative melodies, Andy Rourke laying down funk-infused bass lines, and Mike Joyce with his thundering drum beats.
The band’s legacy of their anti-establishment rhetoric still has impact today: lead singer Morrissey’s outspoken disdain for the likes of the meat trade, the royal family, and Margaret Thatcher, has cemented his mark in popular culture. It wasn’t until the late ‘80s, after the band parted ways, that The Smiths’ music made an impact on the American continent — almost like a fading star — where their legacy has been kept fresh by their North and South American audience.
Since their post-break-up court battle, the chance of the band reforming has, unfortunately, been off the cards. The Smiths: their name is simple, their messages powerful, and ethos of acceptance and equality ever eternal.
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Johnny Marr Portrait
Photo by: Michael Robert Williams
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Morrisey Hands
Photo by: Andrew Cotterill
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The Smiths – Salford Lads Club
Photo by: Stephen Wright
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The Smiths – Manchester, so much to answer for
Photo by: Peter Anderson
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Morrissey 1986
Photo by: Peter Anderson
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Morrissey, 1994
Photo by: Chris Cuffaro
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Morrissey Posing
Photo by: Kevin Cummins
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The Smiths live in London
Photo by: Paul Rider
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Morrissey in Salford
Photo by: Peter Anderson
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Morrissey in a Cab
Photo by: Peter Anderson
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A Rush and a Push and the Land is ours
Photo by: Peter Anderson
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Streets of Salford
Photo by: Peter Anderson
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Morrissey on stage with The Smiths 1984
Photo by: Paul Rider
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Morrissey, Waterloo
Photo by: Kenji Kubo
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Morrissey Salford
Photo by: Peter Anderson
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Morrissey New York Dolls T-Shirt
Photo by: Peter Anderson
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Morrissey and Marr, The Smiths
Photo by: Kevin Cummins
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Morrissey sings – London 1984
Photo by: Paul Rider
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Morrissey at Reading
Photo by: Andy Willsher - NME Collection
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Johnny Marr on stage with The Smiths 1984
Photo by: Paul Rider
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