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Reverend defends church’s devil horn-shaped Keith Flint memorial bench

A vicar has defended a new devil horn‑shaped memorial bench honouring The Prodigy’s late frontman Keith Flint after some locals questioned whether...
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The Smiths’ Mike Joyce announces tell-all memoir The Drums

The Smiths star Mike Joyce has announced his memoir, The Drums. The 62-year-old sticksman for the legendary Manchester group...

Pete Doherty adds ‘very special guest’ Mike Joyce of The Smiths to select dates of solo tour

Pete Doherty has announced former Smiths drummer Mike Joyce will play select dates on his solo tour. The Libertines...

The Smiths’ late bassist Andy Rourke to be honoured with Manchester mural

The Smiths' Mike Joyce has launched a fundraiser for a permanent mural of late bandmate Andy Rourke in Manchester.

The Smiths’ Mike Joyce and Ian Brown remember Andy Rourke

The Smiths' Mike Joyce and Ian Brown have paid tribute to the late Andy Rourke. The seminal musician -...

The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke dead at 59

The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke has died at the age of 59, following a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer.

Johnny Marr wants to reunite with Bernard Sumner

Johnny Marr wants to reunite with Bernard Sumner to make music together "in the future". The 55-year-old musician teamed up with the New Order and...

Johnny Marr slams ex-bandmates

Johnny Marr has blasted his former Smiths bandmates over their reunion project. The iconic group announced earlier this year they were to reunite as Classically...

Classically Smiths concerts axed

The Smiths' 'Classically Smiths' concerts have been axed after bassist Andy Rourke denied his involvement and drummer Mike Joyce pulled out. The legendary punk rock...

The Smiths reunite – sort of – for classical concerts

The Smiths are reuniting without Morrissey and Johnny Marr for a series of orchestral concerts. Drummer Mike Joyce, bassist Andy Rourke and occasional guitarist Craig...

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