Dead Straight Guide to the Smiths

by Mick O'Shea

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

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1912733331
• ISBN13: 9781912733330
• Release Date: March 2021
• Publisher: Red Planet
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 8.9"