The Smiths


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Formed: 1982 in Manchester, England
Years Active: 80 's, 90 's
Genre: Rock

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Biography
The Smiths were the definitive British indie rock band of the '80s, marking the end of synth-driven new wave and the beginning of the guitar rock that dominated English rock into the '90s. Sonically, the group was indebted to the British Invasion, crafting ringing, melodic three-minute pop singles, even for their album tracks. But their scope was f... Continue Bio >>

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Discography:
2005 Louder Than Bombs [UK Edition]
1988 Rank
1987 Strangeways, Here We Come
1986 Queen Is Dead
1985 Meat Is Murder
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Filmography:
1992 Smiths: The Complete Picture
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Group Members:
Craig Gannon
Mike Joyce
Johnny Marr
Andy Rourke
Morrissey
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Influenced By:
Sandie Shaw
The Sex Pistols
The Rolling Stones
New York Dolls
The Kinks
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Followers:
The Beautiful South
Railway Children
Jens Lekman
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