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 mad ramblings of The Girl Least Likely To, relating to my ongoing and everlasting obsession with The Smiths and Morrissey