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Remembering Andy Rourke

1964–2023 · The Smiths

Remembering Andy Rourke
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Andy Rourke of The Smiths — 1964–2023.

The Smiths were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1982, composed of Morrissey (vocals), Johnny Marr (guitar), Andy Rourke (bass) and Mike Joyce (drums). Morrissey and Marr formed the band's songwriting partnership. The Smiths are regarded as one of the most important British bands and one of the pioneers of 1980s independent music.

The Smiths in song

This Charming Man
The Smiths
1983
How Soon Is Now?
The Smiths
1985
Bigmouth Strikes Again
The Smiths
1986
Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others
The Smiths
1986
The Queen Is Dead / Take Me Back To Dear Old Blighty
The Smiths
1986
There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
The Smiths
1986

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