Book Report: The Drums by Mike Joyce
The long awaited Mike Joyce’s autobiography, The Drums, came out on Friday (November 7, 2025). The book, published by New Modern, is available in print (but not in the USA), digital, and audio book.
Andy Rourke
Registered Historical Facts: Lawnmower Parts
When Andy Rourke and Mike Joyce sued Morrissey, he affectionately called them "Lawnmower Parts"... suggesting that they were not an important part of The Smiths and did not deserve the 25% equal share of the group's earnings.
R.I.P. Andy Rourke (The Smiths bassist)
Sad news earlier today as the world found out that Andy Rourke, former bassist for The Smiths, passed away at age 59 after a battle with pancreatic cancer at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Center in New York.