The Smiths

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 ... read more

Jaden Smith - Jaden Smith Tried Desperately To Get Song In Mum's New Film

Actor-turned-rapper Jaden Smith was desperate to use his mother Jada Pinkett Smiths new Madagascar movie to boost his music career and begged her to convince studio boss ...
Posted 18 May 7.06pm — Comment on this

Morrissey - Morrissey Snubs Nme Apology

Singer Morrissey is heading to court in his legal battle with Nme magazine after turning down the offer of an apology from its editors The former The Smiths frontman is s...
Posted 18 May 4.07pm — Comment on this

Pass notes, No 3,176: The Dark Side of the Moon

The Pink Floyd album is David Cameron's favourite. Or is it?Age: 39.Appearance: Seminal.Seminal? As in sp–. No! As in influential, ground-breaking etc. We are, of c...
Posted 15 May 8.00pm — Comment on this

What do you think of the PM's taste in music?

The PM has named Dark Side of the Moon as his favourite album of all time. How do you rate his musical tastes?David Cameron has named Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon a...
Posted 15 May 5.48pm — Comment on this

Warm up the record player! Laura Barton returns to Alan's

Last month, Laura Barton wrote about her favourite and much-missed record store. When Alan's reopened, they asked her along to man the tillMesnes Street in Wigan runs fro...
Posted 14 May 7.00pm — Comment on this

Morrissey - Morrissey Eyes Film Move

Singer Morrissey wants to add actor to his resume - hes planning to team up with French director Guillaume Canet to shoot a movie The former The Smiths frontman marks his...
Posted 14 May 4.06pm — Comment on this

Jada Pinkett-smith - Jada Pinkett Smith's Mother Admits Drug Abuse

Jada Pinkett Smiths mother has revealed she took drugs during her daughters childhood The actress mum Adrienne Banfield Jones has confessed she was not a good mother in a...
Posted 14 May 11.00am — Comment on this

Josh Brolin - Josh Brolin Fears Upsetting Tommy Lee Jones With Men In Black Impersonation

Actor Josh Brolin was hesitant to sign up to portray a young Tommy Lee Jones in the new Men In Black sequel because hes known for his really bad impersonations of the vet...
Posted 9 May 7.18pm — Comment on this

The Gaslight Anthem - Brian Fallon Aims Broadside At Morrissey And Johnny Marr

The Gaslight Anthem frontman Brian Fallon has declared war on former The Smiths stars Morrissey and Johnny Marr by making a cheeky reference to the singers sexuality and ...
Posted 9 May 4.06pm — Comment on this

Amy Lamé: 'Morrissey had better not turn up'

Will the Smiths singer come to her Unhappy Birthday? Maddy Costa meets the woman who has turned her Smiths obsession into a play'Being a Morrissey fan is not the easiest ...
Posted 7 May 7.30pm — Comment on this

Shailene Woodley - Shailene Woodley Eyes Patti Smith Movie Role

Actress Shailene Woodley has named her dream role - shes desperate to play rocker Patti Smith on the big screen The Descendants star admits shes obsessed with the godmoth...
Posted 2 May 4.06pm — Comment on this

Johnny Marr - Johnny Marr Laments Smiths Division

Johnny Marr thinks it is unfortunate that The Smiths dont get along any more The iconic band - comprising guitarist Johnny singer Morrissey bassist Andy Rourke and drumme...
Posted 2 May 6.05am — Comment on this

Johnny Mar laments 'dwindling' Smiths relationship

He says it's a shame he and former bandmates are no longer friends
Posted 2 May 5.26am — Comment on this

Mister And Mister Smith Will Not Re-Wed

Total bummer!The Smiths will NOT reunite anytime soon if legendary axe-man Johnny Marr has anything to say about it.And his vote should count — he’s their l...
Posted 28 April 7.00am — Comment on this

Sleeve notes: Smiths reunion rumours quashed

Catch up with the last seven days in the world of musicIn the newsJohnny Marr quashes talk of Smiths reunion, saying: 'I got things to do'Nicki Minaj doesn't want childre...
Posted 27 April 2.04pm — Comment on this

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Top songs

The 5 most played The Smiths songs in the past year.

  • This Charming Man  323 plays
  • Panic  265 plays
  • How Soon Is Now?  185 plays
  • Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want  124 plays
  • What Difference Does It Make  112 plays

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Absolute Radio stations playing songs by The Smiths over the past year.

  1. Absolute 80s 827 plays
  2. Absolute Radio 560 plays
  3. Absolute Radio 00s 30 plays
  4. Absolute Radio 90s 30 plays
  5. Absolute Classic Rock 30 plays

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