ANDY ROURKE 1964-2023 - Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now

Andy Rourke 1964-2023
Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now

On 19th May 2023, it was announced by his lifelong and dear friend Johnny Marr that Andy Rourke, the renowned and supernaturally talented bass guitarist, had sadly passed away after a lengthy illness. God damn you to hell, cancer. A hex on thee.

Rest In Power, dear Andy. You will be remembered now, today, tomorrow and ALWAYS. Godspeed.

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Photo by Paul Slattery

Keep playing the music, keep him in mind. That way, he'll always be with us ❤🙏

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