The Smiths were an English alternative rock band, formed in Manchester in
1982. Based on the song writing partnership of vocalist Morrissey and
guitarist Johnny Marr, the band also included bassist Andy Rourke and drummer
Mike Joyce. Critics have called them the most important alternative rock band
to emerge from the British independent music scene of the 1980s.
The ... read more
The satirist's five-minute prodding and poking of Morrissey is a classic example of the interviewer as irritantThere have been a few memorable interviews with Morrissey b...
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The 5 most played The Smiths songs in the past year.
Absolute Radio stations playing songs by The Smiths over the past year.
