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Johnny Marr was deeply unimpressed with footage of The Smiths song “Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want” being used at a rally for Donald Trump.
MISERABLE NOW

Smiths Guitarist Fumes at Trump for Using His Song

“Consider this sh*t shut right down right now.”

Dan Ladden-Hall

The Smiths, 1985.
R.I.P.

The Smiths Bassist Andy Rourke Dies at 59

Guitarist Johnny Marr confirmed the tragic news.

Dan Ladden-Hall

Manchester-born singer Morrissey has spoken of his 'monumental anger' following the terror attack on his hometown
Monumental Anger

Morrissey Attacks Queen and PM Over Manchester Bombing

He has long been one of the establishment’s most vocal critics, and in the wake of the Manchester bombing Morrissey has attacked politicians living in ‘bullet-proof’ bubbles.

Tom Sykes

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DOUBLE LIFE

Meet Brooklyn’s Fake Morrissey

On a Smiths-themed boat tour, the phrase ‘misery loves company’ is predictably proven. The bonus: meeting Ronnissey, the impersonator who’s much more charming than the original.

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Viva Hate

Viva Hate

The former Smiths frontman’s autobiography is brilliant, funny, occasionally cruel, frequently tedious, and often maddening.

Michael Weiss

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Speed Read

Morrissey Book’s Juiciest Bits

Score settling, women bashing, Smiths hating, and finally a reveal about his mysterious love life—Nico Hines digs into Morrissey’s new ‘Autobiography’ for the most scandalous tidbits.

Nico Hines

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Twisted History

Bigmouth Strikes Again: Smiths Bassist Andy Rourke Tells All

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.

Michael Moynihan

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