The Smiths

The Smiths were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1982, composed of Morrissey (vocals), Johnny Marr (guitar), Andy Rourke (bass) and Mike Joyce (drums). Morrissey and Marr formed the band’s songwriting partnership. The Smiths are regarded as one of the most important British bands and one of the pioneers of 1980s independent music.

Morrissey – Disappointed (live)

vusleeper December 30, 2010

Yep! Still editing that epic #100 podcast. Wow, we sure talk a lot about television....

Chapin Sisters at Dakota Jazz Club, Minneapolis (11/10/10)

vusleeper November 20, 2010

Tour Dates 11/30 Bellingham, WA @ Green Frog 12/02 Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios 12/04...

News: Chapin Sisters cover “I Know It’s Over” in concert

vusleeper November 12, 2010

I know, I know, I’m going to a lot of shows lately. I’m trying to...

Please Help the Cause Against Loneliness - Demo Version - song and lyrics by Morrissey

Morrissey and Marr

vusleeper September 25, 2010

If you haven’t been paying attention, you know that I’m actually a pretty big Smiths...

Good Looking Man About Town

vusleeper August 16, 2010

The last few days have been really jammed packed for me. Up, down and all...

In Memory of Melinda Hsu

vusleeper May 17, 2010

I’ll write what I cannot eloquently say: Melinda was the sort of person that lived...

The Smiths-There Is a Light That Never Goes Outxx

Melinda Hsu

vusleeper April 29, 2010

If it doesn’t look like I’m writing much these days, it’s probably because I’m sad...

Morrissey – Swords

vusleeper December 19, 2009

Ever since I’ve first heard “There is a Place in Hell for Me and My...

News: Breaking up is hard to do

October 27, 2009

As usual, check with news.weheartmusic.com for even more news and announcements. RAKES BREAKSwww.therakes.co.uk I got...

Quoth the Raven

October 6, 2009

The music news of the world, courtesy of news.weheartmusic.com. ATLAS SHRUGGEDmyspace.com/bradfordcox Broadcast – Come On...

News: Icons

vusleeper September 27, 2009

Tour Dates 11/29/09 Seattle, WA @ Paramount 11/30/09 Portland, OR @ Roseland Theatre 12/02/09 Oakland,...

Magic: The Gathering

vusleeper September 5, 2009

When I started playing Magic: The Gathering, they were still struggling with balance issues with...

The Smiths

(500) Days of Summer

August 1, 2009

Meaghan Smith – Here Comes Your Man Meaghan Smith See More Old Stuff! The Smiths...

Morrissey, I’ve come to wish you an unhappy birthday. Heaven knows he’s miserable now.

vusleeper May 22, 2009

Morrissey Tour Dates 05/22/09 Apollo Manchester 05/23/09 Apollo Manchester 05/25/09 City Hall Salisbury 05/26/09 Mile...

Morrissey – I’m Throwing My Arms Around Paris

Morrissey – Years of Refusal

vusleeper March 5, 2009

Tour Dates 03/06/09 House Of Blues Myrtle Beach, SC 03/07/09 Variety Playhouse Atlanta, GA 03/09/09...

Sex Sells, Part Two

vusleeper December 18, 2008

Sex Sells, Part Two In “Sex Sells, Part One“, I showed you the very breast...

There is a Light that Never Goes Out

vusleeper December 8, 2008

Cover Lover presents: “There is a Light that Never Goes Out” Inspirational Place wrote:...

The Secret History

vusleeper November 21, 2008

The Secret History is the band's name and last night they played their CD release party for their debut EP, Desolation Town, which was just released by one of my favorite record labels, Le Grand Magistery (as evident by many of my posts on Stars, Momus, Baxendale, You Bet).