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It’s been over 38 years since Morrissey and Johnny Marr shared a concert stage. And despite the ludicrous sums of money they’d no doubt receive if they ever agreed to a Smiths reunion, it’s clear that’s simply never happening. But that doesn’t mean that Morrissey and Marr have turned their …

Morrissey shut down an email to solicit offers for his rights to the Smiths’ music and other connected intellectual property, according to a post on his official website. “The ‘eaves’ business email address has been switched off due to the colossal response to Morrissey’s announcement of his wish to pass …

Johnny Marr voiced his support for Kneecap ahead of their upcoming performance at Glastonbury, which comes as the Belfast hip-hop trio has faced waves of criticism for their support of Palestine. “I’ve played Glastonbury many times and the festival has always had a political aspect,” the former Smiths guitarist said. …

Johnny Marr voiced his support for Kneecap ahead of their upcoming performance at Glastonbury, which comes as the Belfast hip-hop trio has faced waves of criticism for their support of Palestine. “I’ve played Glastonbury many times and the festival has always had a political aspect,” the former Smiths guitarist said. …

Iggy Pop and Jack White will headline CBGB Festival, which will take place at Under the K Bridge Park in Brooklyn on Sept. 27 and features 21 bands performing on three stages. The event marks Iggy Pop’s first New York show in more than a decade, per the organizers. Other …

Donald Trump frequently enrages musicians by using their songs without permission during his political rallies. Most recently, he has upset Johnny Marr after footage of the former president playing the Smiths‘ 1982 single “Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want” at a Trump rally in South Dakota last …

Johnny Marr will release a 16-track compilation album, Spirit Power: The Best Of Johnny Marr, on Nov. 3 via BMG. The musician has teased the forthcoming LP with a new single, “Somewhere,” which he wrote while on tour with the Killers and Blondie in 2022. “I’ve played a lot of …

Tributes have begun to pour in following the death of Andy Rourke, bassist for the Smiths. Rourke died at 59 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, as confirmed by guitarist Johnny Marr on Twitter this morning. Many fellow musicians and collaborators have praised Rourke’s playing and his work with the …

Andy Rourke, the bassist for the Smiths, has died at age 59. The band’s guitarist, Johnny Marr, confirmed the news on Twitter this morning. “It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Andy Rourke after a lengthy illness with pancreatic cancer,” Marr wrote. “Andy will be remembered …

If you were ever 16, clumsy, and shy, Andy Rourke’s bass is part of the story of your life. That’s why the music world is in shock and grief today, mourning the beloved Smiths bassist, who died from pancreatic cancer, only 59. His bass was the most underrated element in …