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 "the artist to have had the most influence on the NME". In 2003, all four of their albums appeared on Rolling Stone's list of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time". The band broke up in 1987 due to internal tensions and have turned down several offers to reunite. Andy Rourke died from pancreatic cancer on May 19th, 2023. Final lineup: Morrissey – lead vocals, percussion (1982–1987) Mike Joyce – drums (1982–1987) Andy Rourke – bass (1982–1986, 1986-1987) Ivor Perry – guitars (1987) Former members Johnny Marr – guitars, piano, keyboards, harmonica (1982–1987) Steven Pomfret – guitars (1982) Dale Hibbert – bass (1982) James Maker – dancing, maracas, backing vocals (1982–1983) Craig Gannon – bass (1986), guitars (1986) Session and touring members: Simon Wolstencroft – drums (1982) Guy Pratt – bass (1986)
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April 23, 1987
Top of the Pops
London, England, United KingdomThe band's last "performance" together as a group.
1. Sheila Take a Bow
Lip-synced performanceApril 10, 1987
The Tube
Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United KingdomThe Smiths' last live performance. Bassist Andy Rourke passed away May 19th, 2023
1. Sheila Take a Bow
2. Shoplifters of the World Unite
February 13, 1987
Cathedral Club
Dublin, Dublin, IrelandLipsynced; filmed & broadcast for RTE's 'Megamix'.
1. Shoplifters of the World Unite
February 7, 1987
Palarock
Sanremo, Liguria, Italy1. Ask
February 5, 1987
Palarock
Sanremo, Liguria, Italy1. The Boy With the Thorn in His Side
2. Panic
3. There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
4. Shoplifters of the World Unite
5. Ask
February 5, 1987
Top of the Pops
London, England, United Kingdom1. Shoplifters of the World Unite
Lip-syncedDecember 12, 1986
Brixton Academy
London, England, United KingdomArtists Against Apartheid Benefit
1. Ask
2. Bigmouth Strikes Again
with "Panic" drum tease at beginning3. London
4. Miserable Lie
shortened5. Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others
Live debut6. The Boy With the Thorn in His Side
7. Shoplifters of the World Unite
Live debut8. There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
9. Is It Really So Strange?
10. Cemetry Gates
11. This Night Has Opened My Eyes
12. Still Ill
13. Panic
1. The Queen Is Dead
1. William, It Was Really Nothing
2. Hand in Glove
December 2, 1986
Maida Vale Studios
London, England, United KingdomBroadcast 17 Dec 1986.
1. Is It Really So Strange?
2. London
3. Half a Person
4. Sweet and Tender Hooligan
October 30, 1986
Free Trade Hall
Manchester, England, United Kingdom1. Ask
2. The Queen Is Dead
3. Panic
4. How Soon Is Now?
5. Vicar in a Tutu
6. Rusholme Ruffians
with (Marie's The Name) His Latest Flame intro7. Frankly, Mr. Shankly
8. The Boy With the Thorn in His Side
9. There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
with "Back To The Old House" Intro10. Cemetry Gates
11. Is It Really So Strange?
12. What She Said
with Rubber Ring intro and outro, with "Reel Around the Fountain" drum tease at beginning13. That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore
14. London
15. Meat Is Murder
with "The Headmaster Ritual" guitar intro at beginning16. Still Ill
1. The Draize Train
2. I Know It's Over
1. Bigmouth Strikes Again
October 27, 1986
Preston Guild Hall
Preston, England, United KingdomShow ended after the very first song because Morrissey got wounded by a drumstick thrown back on stage
1. The Queen Is Dead
October 26, 1986
London Palladium
London, England, United Kingdom1. The Queen Is Dead
2. Panic
3. I Want the One I Can't Have
4. Vicar in a Tutu
5. There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
6. Ask
with "Reel Around the Fountain" drum tease at beginning7. Rusholme Ruffians
with (Marie's The Name) His Latest Flame intro8. Shakespeare's Sister
9. Frankly, Mr. Shankly
10. The Boy With the Thorn in His Side
11. What She Said
with Rubber Ring intro and outro12. Is It Really So Strange?
13. Cemetry Gates
14. London
15. Meat Is Murder
16. I Know It's Over
1. The Draize Train
2. How Soon Is Now?
1. Still Ill
2. Bigmouth Strikes Again
October 24, 1986
Brixton Academy
London, England, United Kingdom1. The Queen Is Dead
2. Panic
3. I Want the One I Can't Have
4. Vicar in a Tutu
5. There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
6. Ask
7. Rusholme Ruffians
with (Marie's The Name) His Latest Flame intro8. Shakespeare's Sister
with Reel Around The Fountain drum tease at beginning9. Frankly, Mr. Shankly
10. The Boy With the Thorn in His Side
11. What She Said
with Rubber Ring intro and outro12. Is It Really So Strange?
13. Cemetry Gates
14. London
15. Meat Is Murder
with "The Headmaster Ritual" guitar tease at beginning16. I Know It's Over
1. The Draize Train
2. How Soon Is Now?
1. Still Ill
2. Bigmouth Strikes Again
October 23, 1986
Kilburn National Club
Kilburn, England, United KingdomSongs #1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 9-11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, and 20 were recorded and released on the live album, Rank.
1. Montagues and Capulets(Sergei Prokofiev cover)
2. The Queen Is Dead
3. Panic
4. I Want the One I Can't Have
5. Vicar in a Tutu
6. There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
7. Ask
8. Rusholme Ruffians
with "(Marie's The Name) His Latest Flame" intro9. Frankly, Mr. Shankly
10. The Boy With the Thorn in His Side
11. What She Said
with "Rubber Ring" intro and outro12. Is It Really So Strange?
13. Never Had No One Ever
14. Cemetry Gates
15. London
16. Meat Is Murder
with "The Headmaster Ritual" guitar tease at beginning17. I Know It's Over
1. The Draize Train
2. How Soon Is Now?
1. Still Ill
2. Bigmouth Strikes Again
October 21, 1986
Royal Concert Hall
Nottingham, England, United Kingdom1. The Queen Is Dead
2. Panic
3. I Want the One I Can't Have
4. Vicar in a Tutu
5. There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
6. Ask
7. Rusholme Ruffians
with (Marie's The Name) His Latest Flame intro8. Frankly, Mr. Shankly
9. The Boy With the Thorn in His Side
10. What She Said
with Rubber Ring intro and outro11. Is It Really So Strange?
12. Never Had No One Ever
13. Cemetry Gates
14. London
15. Meat Is Murder
16. I Know It's Over
1. The Draize Train
2. How Soon Is Now?
1. Still Ill
2. Bigmouth Strikes Again
October 19, 1986
Newport Centre
Newport, Wales, United KingdomThe band's set was cut short after Morrissey was pulled from the stage by a fan and did not continue the show.
1. The Queen Is Dead
2. Panic
3. I Want the One I Can't Have
4. Vicar in a Tutu
5. There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
6. Ask
7. Rusholme Ruffians
with (Marie's The Name) His Latest Flame intro8. Frankly, Mr. Shankly
9. The Boy With the Thorn in His Side
10. The Draize Train
October 18, 1986
Gloucester Leisure Centre
Gloucester, England, United Kingdom1. The Queen Is Dead
2. Panic
3. I Want the One I Can't Have
4. Vicar in a Tutu
5. There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
6. Ask
7. Rusholme Ruffians
with (Marie's The Name) His Latest Flame intro8. Frankly, Mr. Shankly
9. The Boy With the Thorn in His Side
10. What She Said
with Rubber Ring intro and outro11. Is It Really So Strange?
12. Never Had No One Ever
13. Cemetry Gates
14. London
15. Meat Is Murder
16. I Know It's Over
1. The Draize Train
2. How Soon Is Now?
1. Still Ill
2. Bigmouth Strikes Again
October 17, 1986
Cornwall Coliseum
St Austell, England, United Kingdom1. The Queen Is Dead
2. Panic
3. I Want the One I Can't Have
4. Vicar in a Tutu
5. There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
6. Ask
7. Rusholme Ruffians
with (Marie's The Name) His Latest Flame intro8. Frankly, Mr. Shankly
9. The Boy With the Thorn in His Side
10. What She Said
with Rubber Ring intro and outro11. Is It Really So Strange?
12. Never Had No One Ever
13. Cemetry Gates
14. London
15. Meat Is Murder
16. I Know It's Over
1. The Draize Train
2. How Soon Is Now?
1. Still Ill
2. Bigmouth Strikes Again
October 16, 1986
Gloucester Leisure Centre
Gloucester, England, United KingdomOctober 15, 1986
Civic Hall
Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom1. The Queen Is Dead
2. Panic
3. I Want the One I Can't Have
4. Vicar in a Tutu
5. There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
6. Ask
7. Rusholme Ruffians
with (Marie's The Name) His Latest Flame intro8. Frankly, Mr. Shankly
9. The Boy With the Thorn in His Side
10. What She Said
with Rubber Ring intro and outro11. Is It Really So Strange?
12. Never Had No One Ever
13. Cemetry Gates
14. London
15. Meat Is Murder
16. I Know It's Over
1. The Draize Train
2. How Soon Is Now?
1. Still Ill
2. Bigmouth Strikes Again
October 14, 1986
Middlesbrough Town Hall
Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom1. The Queen Is Dead
2. Panic
3. I Want the One I Can't Have
4. Vicar in a Tutu
5. There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
6. Ask
7. Rusholme Ruffians
with (Marie's The Name) His Latest Flame intro8. Frankly, Mr. Shankly
9. The Boy With the Thorn in His Side
10. What She Said
with Rubber Ring intro and outro11. Is It Really So Strange?
12. Never Had No One Ever
13. Cemetry Gates
14. London
15. Meat Is Murder
16. I Know It's Over
1. The Draize Train
2. How Soon Is Now?
1. Still Ill
2. Bigmouth Strikes Again
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