Morrissey Claims Johnny Marr Ignored Smiths Reunion DealMorrissey Claims Johnny Marr Ignored Smiths Reunion DealThe singer says he agreed to the "lucrative offer," but the guitarist did not even acknowledge it.Allison RappAllison Rapp
The Smiths Bassist Andy Rourke Has Died at 59 – Reaction + TributesThe Smiths Bassist Andy Rourke Has Died at 59 – Reaction + TributesR.I.P.Chad ChildersChad Childers
Partial Smiths Reunion Concerts CanceledPartial Smiths Reunion Concerts CanceledClassically Smiths shows abandoned after Mike Joyce quits over Andy Rourke dispute.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Andy Rourke Will Not Be Part of the Partial Smiths ReunionAndy Rourke Will Not Be Part of the Partial Smiths ReunionThe bassist says he’s “saddened” by “false statements” connected with Classically Smiths orchestral shows.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Listen to an Unreleased Version of the Smiths’ ‘There Is a Light That Never Goes Out’ From Deluxe Edition of ‘The Queen Is Dead’Listen to an Unreleased Version of the Smiths’ ‘There Is a Light That Never Goes Out’ From Deluxe Edition of ‘The Queen Is Dead’The Smiths officially announced details for the deluxe edition of their landmark 1986 album 'The Queen Is Dead.'Debra FilcmanDebra Filcman
The Smiths Reveal Track Listing for Deluxe ‘The Queen Is Dead’ ReissueThe Smiths Reveal Track Listing for Deluxe ‘The Queen Is Dead’ ReissueA deluxe and expanded edition of the Smiths' third album is reportedly being released on Oct. 20. Jeff GilesJeff Giles
30 Years Ago: ‘Louder Than Bombs’ Becomes the Smiths’ First U.S. Compilation30 Years Ago: ‘Louder Than Bombs’ Becomes the Smiths’ First U.S. CompilationAfter rejecting the opportunity to release an earlier Smiths collection of singles and b-sides, Sire put together the two-LP 'Louder Than Bombs' in March 1987.Bryan WawzenekBryan Wawzenek
30 Years Ago: The Smiths Play Their Final Concert30 Years Ago: The Smiths Play Their Final ConcertA benefit for Artists Against Apartheid at London's Brixton Academy on Dec. 12, 1986 turned out to be the final performance of the Smiths.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
New Smiths Single to Feature Previously Unreleased RecordingsNew Smiths Single to Feature Previously Unreleased RecordingsWarner Music has pulled a pair of previously unreleased Smiths songs out of the vault for an upcoming 7" single.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Johnny Marr Says the Smiths Almost Reunited in 2008Johnny Marr Says the Smiths Almost Reunited in 2008Johnny Marr and Morrissey discussed getting back together in a Manchester pub.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Watch Johnny Marr Play a Smiths Song With the Last Shadow PuppetsWatch Johnny Marr Play a Smiths Song With the Last Shadow PuppetsJohnny Marr sat in on “Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me,” which he recorded with the Smiths. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
30 Years Ago: The Smiths Turn Pain Into Whimsy on ‘The Queen Is Dead’30 Years Ago: The Smiths Turn Pain Into Whimsy on ‘The Queen Is Dead’There are two ways to look at The Queen Is Dead, which turns 30 years old today...Michael ChristopherMichael Christopher