Morrissey is steadfastly continuing the feud with Johnny Marr by claiming his ex-bandmate ignored a ‘lucrative offer’ to follow Oasis and reform The Smiths.
In a touching statement today, The Smiths frontman Morrissey said of bassist Andy Rourke : ‘His distinction was so terrific and unconventional and he proved it could be done.’
The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke has died aged 59 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
A schoolboy busker has caught the eye of The Smith’s legendary guitarist, Johnny Marr, after the charming young man covered one of the bands songs.
Fans of Patti Smith are about to get an even closer look at the musician with a new version of her award-winning memoir, Just Kids, due out next month. The new release will include a new introduction written by Smith, as well as never-before-seen pictures. The new material will bring it up to 38…