The Smiths was an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1982. The band was based on the songwriting partnership of Morrissey (vocals) and Johnny Marr (guitar), the group also included Andy Rourke (bass) and Mike Joyce (drums). Critics have called them the most important and one of the most influential alternative rock band to emerge from the British independent music scene of the 1980s. The band was signed to the independent record label Rough Trade Records, for whom they released four albums and several compilations, as well as numerous non-LP singles. Although the band 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 growing following, and remain cult and commercial favourites. The group broke up in 1987 amid disagreements between Morrissey and Marr and have rejected several offers to reunite since then.
The Smiths was an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1982. The band was based on the songwriting partnership of Morrissey (vocals) and Johnny Marr (guitar), the group also included Andy Rourke (bass) and Mike Joyce (drums). Critics have called them the most important and one of the most influential alternative rock band to emerge from the British independent music scene of the 1980s. The band was signed to the independent record label Rough Trade Records, for whom they released four albums and several compilations, as well as numerous non-LP singles. Although the band 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 growing following, and remain cult and commercial favourites. The group broke up in 1987 amid disagreements between Morrissey and Marr and have rejected several offers to reunite since then. Morrissey then started his succesful solo career and Marr is now plaing with The Cribs.
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