Band & Artist Dossier

The Smiths

Origin: Manchester, England · Active Years: 1982-1987

A detailed catalogue profile for The Smiths.

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1 album / credit record(s) · Indie Rock/Jangle Pop

English indie rock band formed in Manchester in 1982, comprising vocalist Morrissey, guitarist Johnny Marr, bassist Andy Rourke, and drummer Mike Joyce. Their jangly guitar pop and literate, melancholic lyrics redefined 1980s British guitar music.

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Band Lineup & Member Profiles

Morrissey
Lead Vocals, Lyricist
1982-1987
Frontman and lyricist whose baritone vocal delivery, crooning style, and witty, celibate, melancholic lyrics made him one of the most iconic figures in British indie music.
Johnny Marr
Guitars, Keyboards, Harmonica, Co-producer
1982-1987
Musical director and guitar genius whose open-tuned, arpeggiated Rickenbacker jangle guitar layers, chord progressions, and multi-track studio production defined 1980s indie guitar pop.
Andy Rourke
Bass Guitar
1982-1987
Bassist whose nimble, funk-infused post-punk basslines ('The Headmaster Ritual', 'Barbarism Begins at Home') gave Johnny Marr's guitar chords a rhythmic foundation.
Mike Joyce
Drums, Percussion
1982-1987
Drummer whose punchy, driving snare and cymbal work gave the quartet their propulsive live and studio energy.

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The Queen Is Dead sleeve
The Queen Is Dead 1986 Rough Trade sleeve featuring Alain Delon
The Queen Is Dead artwork
The Queen Is Dead
1986 · Rough Trade

Complete 1980s Studio Discography

4 studio albums released from 1980–1989 by The Smiths. Archived records link directly to full dossiers; remaining releases are queued for harvesting. MusicBrainz source.

♫ 1984
The Smiths
1984 ·
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♫ 1985
Meat Is Murder
1985 ·
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The Queen Is Dead cover
The Queen Is Dead
1986 · Rough Trade
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♫ 1987
Strangeways, Here We Come
1987 ·
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80s discography & production credits in the archive

The Queen Is Dead cover
The Queen Is Dead
1986 · Rough Trade

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