Having his band’s support was crucial. Sign-up for news alerts for this artist Sort By: recommends. In groups: Home; Andy Rourke; Tweet. Critics have called them one of the most important bands to emerge from the British independent music scene of the 1980s. Andy Rourke: 'Life would be boring without Morrissey' - The Number One music magazine feat. The group consisted of vocalist Morrissey, guitarist Johnny Marr, bassist Andy Rourke and drummer Mike Joyce. If you enjoyed this leave a thumbs up and subscribe ♫ The Smiths were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1982. While Joyce continued with the action, Rourke settled out of court for £83,000. Rockarchive's list A-Z of rock bands & music artists ranging from indie rock bands, classic rock bands, punk rock bands, through to jazz & blues. On this week’s episode of the Talkhouse Music Podcast, Andy Rourke of the Smiths and Dolores O’Riordan of the Cranberries sit down to discuss their new supergroup, D.A.R.K, and we give their song, "High Fashion," its world premiere. Andy Rourke has formed the new band Blitz Vega with British musician KAV. band & artist news, reviews, interviews, videos & gossip UK & worldwide. Credits; Stock Status Hide Out of Stock Items; View Artist Info. The Smiths were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1982. In March 1996, Rourke and Mike Joyce started legal proceedings against Morrissey and Marr over royalties. Smiths bassist Andy Rourke talks to Michael Moynihan about his acrimonious relationship with Morrissey, the band’s crazy stalkers, his 20-year heroin addiction, and more. Andy Rourke admin February 8, 2019 Biography Leave a comment 69 Views Bassist for rock-band The Smiths, the group known for tunes like “Asleep” and “Heaven Has learned I’m Miserable Right now,” and who also is at organizations like Freebass. View: listing image. Mike Joyce found the transition easier than did Andy Rourke, but the result of the decree was sufficient solidarity that Morrissey could now sing about his pet crusade with the Smiths not just at his side, but fully behind him. Rourke also played bass for Ian Brown, both on tour and on Brown's album The World Is Yours. View Andy Rourke’s professional profile on Relationship Science, the database of decision makers. Andy Rourke. Shop Music. Andy Rourke is Co-Founder at Blake Street Group. Andy Rourke, the former bassist with the Smiths, has denied involvement in a partial reunion of the band that is planned for June, leading to a cancellation of the entire project. The group consisted of …