The World of The Smiths and Morrissey by Angie J Cooke nee Lewis

THE SMITHS LOVED AND LOATHED 1982-87 The Smiths at play The Final Line Up (Steven Patrick)  MORRISSEY  – Vocals/Lyrics Johnny MARR  (MAHER) – Guitar/Music Andy ROURKE  – Bass Guitar Mike JOYCE  – Drums   Craig GANNON  – Rhythm Guitar (temporary member 1986) Original Rough Trade Postcard 1982 – The Beginning Morrissey is a recluse in Sunny Stretford, writing songs for no-one really in particular…   Wythenshawe lad Johnny Marr calls round (with a mate in tow) to visit Morrissey at his Kings Road abode, and  The Smiths  are born Definitive line-up still being finalised.  In the meantime, the band play their first ever gig on 4th October supporting Blue Rondo a la Turk at The Ritz in Manchester Young Moz 1983 – Onwards and Upwards 1st Peel Session  recorded and broadcast in May 1st TOTP Appearance Hand i...

THE SMITHS AND MORRISSEY RESEARCH QUESTIONNAIRE/SURVEY UPDATE: I devised and completed this questionnaire/survey in September 2015. Since then, I've seen Johnny Marr live, met him on a separate occasion (squeal/swoon!), saw Morrissey perform for the first time in 21 years (wow!), had 3 radio interviews (BBC Radio Manchester and BBC Radio Leeds), appeared on UK TV (BBC North West Today/Tonight (local), BBC Four (national)), attended the 2017 #MozArmy Meet in Manchester, featured alongside other contributors in a book called "Pieces of Morrissey" which was published in 2017, and met Mike Joyce at Salford Lads Club during an event held for Tinnitus Research (I say!).  Oh, and I'm now a vegan, too! Phew! Pieces of Morrissey by Matthew Jacobson: Cover and a sample of my contribution About You: Name Mrs Angela Jennifer Cooke :  Angie, Ange or AJ  to my friends (I was formerly  Angie J Lewis , which is my maiden name).  I also ...