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[SteMerritt]

Andy Rourke: The Smiths bassist dies aged 59

Guitarist Johnny Marr confirmed Rourke died after a lengthy illness with pancreatic cancer.

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Member of one of the most important Manchester and Indie bands of the '80s. RIP.

 

[Scotchegg]

Andy Rourke: The Smiths bassist dies aged 59

Guitarist Johnny Marr confirmed Rourke died after a lengthy illness with pancreatic cancer.

www.bbc.co.uk

Member of one of the most important Manchester and Indie bands of the '80s. RIP.

Music splits opinions even more than football, but I'd argue that the Smiths are the most influential band of the last 40+ years

Alongside Johnny Marr, Andy Rourke produced a sound that still sounds fresh and unique now. Rest in peace.

 

[Marston Road yellow]

A proper band and an amazing bassist.

Rest in peace.

 

[MJB]

If you ever want to know what Andy brought to the Smiths, I always think of Barbarism Begins At Home - particularly the live recordings.

I’d say he’s as good a bassist as Marr is a guitarist, and that’s probably the highest praise you could give him as a musician.

By the sounds of it, a lovely man too.

No age - RIP.

 

[QR]

Ah, New Theatre 1986 (I think). They were brilliant.

Sad times. RIP.

 

[werthersoriginal]

Ah, New Theatre 1986 (I think). They were brilliant.

Sad times. RIP.

Yes I was there

 

[Bacon]

my favourite band of all time. RIP Andy [emoji22]

 

[SouthOxonOx]

Music splits opinions even more than football, but I'd argue that the Smiths are the most influential band of the last 40+ years

Alongside Johnny Marr, Andy Rourke produced a sound that still sounds fresh and unique now. Rest in peace.

I would also agree with that. The sheer amount of top songs in a relatively short period of time was incredible. I was also a massive fan of morrisseys solo work but never shared his political views.
A sad day

 

[chuckbert]

Always sad when a musician dies

For what it’s worth, the Smiths are one of the few bands I really cannot stand, but that’s not down to their bassist!

 

[foghorn]

Ah, New Theatre 1986 (I think). They were brilliant.

Sad times. RIP.

Yes, what a gig that was. Certainly one of my top five of all time.

 

[Sarge]

A proper band and an amazing bassist.

Rest in peace.

seconded .... The Smiths were never particularly my cuppa musically, as in they never really floated my boat- that doesn't mean I dont acknowledge the immense contribution they made to British music

RIP Andy Rourke