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The Smiths

The Smiths — British rock band.

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Derivative montage from openly licensed photographs of Morrissey, Johnny Marr, Andy Rourke and Mike Joyce · CC BY 2.0

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CHAPTER 01

Life and work

The Smiths were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1982, consisting of Morrissey (vocals), Johnny Marr (guitar), Andy Rourke (bass) and Mike Joyce (drums). Morrissey and Marr formed the band's principal songwriting partnership. The Smiths are regarded as one of the most important and influential British bands of the 1980s, and as pioneers of indie rock and independent music.

Biography excerpt from Wikipedia contributors, shortened. CC BY-SA 4.0.

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CHAPTER 02

Where the group began

The Smiths formed in Manchester. This map marks the wider area associated with the group’s origins; it does not identify a particular rehearsal room or first performance.

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THE PLACES BEHIND THE STORY

A life on the map.

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01 / AREA REFERENCE

Manchester

The Smiths formed in Manchester. This map marks the wider area associated with the group’s origins; it does not identify a particular rehearsal room or first performance.

The Smiths — biographical record ↗︎

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IN THE STORY

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