The Smiths is a english rock band formed in Manchester in 1982. The men in the band are or were, Steven Morrissey (vocalist), Mike Joyce,Andy Rourke (guitarist) and Johnny Marr (bassist) , the 5 have been performing actively from 1983 to 1987 however Morrissey has been a solo artist twice as long as the Bands active years. The Smiths released 20 singles and 7 albums and recognised to the critics to be one of the biggest bands in the 1980's.
They started of as a alternative rock band with their first self titled album 'The Smiths' released on the 20th of February 1984 with the record label Tokuma Japan Communications.
But moved emerged to indie in the later years, signing up with Rough Trade records where they released Meat is Murder in 1985 and The Queen Is Dead and Strangeways ,Here We Come' In 1987.All of their albums appeared on Rolling Stone's list of 500 Greatest Hits Of All Time. The had singles in the UK that reached the top 20 and all of their studio albums reached the UK top five including one which reached the top charts. Still to this day they still have cult favouritism, (passionate fan base) with the younger generation though they broke up in 1987, declining offers of getting back together.
The band has elements of 1960's rock fused with post punk and contemporary dance pop in the early 80's. It mostly had focus on the bass guitar and drums mostly influenced by the jangly tunes of the 60's band The Byrds and other home based bands in Manchester such as The Stone Roses and Oasis. Whilst Morrissey's lyrics that he also wrote with Marr was generally about ordinary people and sense of humor.
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| Steven Morrissey 1980's |
The band has elements of 1960's rock fused with post punk and contemporary dance pop in the early 80's. It mostly had focus on the bass guitar and drums mostly influenced by the jangly tunes of the 60's band The Byrds and other home based bands in Manchester such as The Stone Roses and Oasis. Whilst Morrissey's lyrics that he also wrote with Marr was generally about ordinary people and sense of humor.
After the break up most of the band members continued with the music industry.
Morrissey started his solo artist career with a song that made it straight away to the top UK charts. His first album 'Viva Hate' entered the UK album charts. He is known for his success and is an innovator for indie music genre. NME magazine claims him to be, 'one of the most influential artists ever,' He continued his career activley between 1988 and 1997. However still did tours during the 2000's. He cancelled a range of European tours now that the 55 year old is battling cancer.
Morrissey started his solo artist career with a song that made it straight away to the top UK charts. His first album 'Viva Hate' entered the UK album charts. He is known for his success and is an innovator for indie music genre. NME magazine claims him to be, 'one of the most influential artists ever,' He continued his career activley between 1988 and 1997. However still did tours during the 2000's. He cancelled a range of European tours now that the 55 year old is battling cancer.
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| The 1975 |
"If I die, then I die. And if I don’t,
then I don’t. Right now I feel good. I am aware that in some of my
recent photos I look somewhat unhealthy, but that’s what illness can do.
I’m not going to worry about that, I’ll rest when I’m dead."
THE 1975
Another indie British band formed in Manchester, the band consist Matt Healy (Vocalist and guitarist) Adam Hann (guitarist) George Dainel (drums and back up vocalist) and Rock Moss (bassist)
he 1975 is a british indie rock band with a hint of synth pop which was formed in Manchester, the band consists Matt Healy (vocalist and guitarist) Adam Hann (guitarist) George Daniel (drums, backing vocal) and Ross MacDonald (bass) they have been a band since 2002 but have popularised in 2012. The band started of selling EPs whilst their self titled debut hit No.1 in 2013The four-piece met at school in 2002, the band began performing punk songs in gigs arranged for underage youths. Influenced by Michael Jackson, Motown,Rolling Stones and Sigur Rose they began to apply pop influenced hooks and guitar melodies to lush ambient backdrops they created.
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