In 2002, the NME declared The Smiths "the greatest artist of all time". In just five short years, the Manchester foursome conquered the world, forever changing the scope of modern music. Along the way, the fame seemed to alter frontman Morrissey's opinion of print journalism.
Going from an absolute frenzy of press interviews in 1983 and 1984, the legendary bard cooled to the media in 1985 and ultimately withdrew from the hype machine, save for a few essential pieces in 1986 and 1987.
As The Smiths' frontman recoiled from the public eye, his songwriting accomplishments with guitar maestro Johnny Marr gave way to one brilliant song cycle after another. Inspired, influential and always prolific, Morrissey, Marr, bassist Andy Rourke and drummer Mike Joyce were like no other band, either before them or since the group's sudden implosion in August of 1987.
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Kandace Springs - Run Your Race
On the Blue: New Horizons Cruise Day 1: Marbin Gets the Fun Started
Hot In The City: Prog Band Tu-Ner Coming to Phoenix
Staind Get Animated For 'Better Days' Featuring Dorothy Video
Allman Brothers Band Pay Tribute To Dickey Betts
Kings of Leon Have 'Nothing To Do' With New Video
Pearl Jam Deliver New Album 'Dark Matter'
From Ashes To New Are 'One Foot In The Grave' With Aaron Pauley For Expanded 'Blackout'
My Dying Bride Mark 'A Mortal Binding' Release With 'Her Dominion' Lyric Video
Joe Bonamassa Shares 'Ball Peen Hammer' Video From Live at the Hollywood Bowl with Orchestra
The Funeral Portrait Recruit The Used's Bert McCracken For 'You're So Ugly When You Cry'