Name: Dead Straight Guide to The Smiths
Brand: The Smiths

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

9781912733330

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Format Books GB

Paperback

Format detail

300pp, Black &amp; White illustrations.&nbsp; Size: 198mm x 129mm x 20mm

Limited edition

Release date

2024-03-13

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Lasgo

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Artist

The Smiths

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Alternative / Modern

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The Smiths were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1982. The group consisted of vocalist Morrissey, guitarist Johnny Marr, bassist Andy Rourke, and drummer Mike Joyce. Critics have called them one of the most important bands to emerge from the British independent music scene of the 1980s.
In 2002, the NME named The Smiths as "the artist to have had the most influence on the NME". Their impact was further recognized when all four of their albums appeared on Rolling Stone's list of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time" in 2003.
Despite their significant achievements, internal tensions led to The Smiths breaking up in 1987. Since then, they have turned down several offers to reunite. With their unique sound and influential presence, The Smiths continue to be revered by fans and musicians alike.

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This Dead Stright Guide tells The Smith's story in detail but without being too wordy, has a complete listing of all The Smith's albums, singles and videos and a discography for each of the Band members. It also features dozens of great colour photos of the band by original&nbsp;Manchester photographer Stephen Wright

It was lead guitarist Johnny Marr and singer&nbsp; Morrissey's seemingly effortless ability to write ringing, melodic, three-minute pop songs, that made The Smiths the definitive British indie rock band of the Eighties.

While bassist Andy Rourke and drummer Mike Joyce didn't grab the headlines, one cannot over-estimate their contribution either. For a whole generation The Smiths were the only band that really mattered. Each album advanced their reputation amongst fans, peers and critics alike. So, it is no surprise, that all four band members came to regard Strangeways, Here We Come, their final album, as being their best and most mature body of work.

While the simmering friction between Morrissey and Marr was to bring about the band’s early demise, The Smiths left an enduring legacy. They provided a blueprint for British guitar rock into the Nineties and beyond.

The Dead Straight Guide to The Smiths is also a book of photographs – featuring more than 50 images by Stephen Wright – including early gigs such as Manchester Free Trade Hall and the Lads Club session. Illustrated in both colour and black and white the book covers the complete history of the band. It also includes a full discography of The Smiths as well as members’ solo work.

Dead Straight Guide to The Smiths

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Discover Dead Straight Guide to The Smiths by The Smiths. This book details the band's story, albums, and discography with stunning photos by Stephen Wright.