ARTISTThe Smiths

The Smiths are an English rock band associated with Manchester and active from 1982 to 1987. Johnny Marr, on guitar, and Morrissey, on lead vocals, were original members; Mike Joyce played drums and Andy Rourke played bass. Dale Hibbert was an additional bass player in 1982, and Craig Gannon was an additional guitarist in 1986.

The band’s releases include the albums The Smiths (1984), Meat Is Murder (1985) and The Queen Is Dead (1986). Strangeways, Here We Come followed in 1987. The EP The 12″ Mixes was released in 1988.