Revered and massively influential the Smiths have been called the
most important band of the fertile U.K. 1980s music scene. While
the group was only active for five years (1982 to 1987) the cult of
the Manchester-reared foursome has ballooned in the three decades
since its dissolution.THDespite a $75 million offer to reunite for
a two month tour in 2007 Morrissey and Johnny Marr the group's
principals refused opting to leave their legend untainted. The
Smiths have since influenced a who's who of alternative music
including Death Cab for Cutie Radiohead the Killers Jeff Buckley
Pete Yorn the Decemberists and Oasis.THFeaturing a foreword by
guitarist and Fifth Smith who played with the band in 1986 EThe
Smiths FAQE traces the band's history with clarity and detail
illuminating such questions as Who were the Nosebleeds? Why did
Morrissey shun the Ramones? Who were the Paris Valentinos? What was
Cult guitarist Billy Duffy's connection to the band? How was
Morrissey injured during the group's U.S. debut performance? What
Smiths single paid homage to T. Rex?. John D. Luerssen (author of
FAQ series titles about U2 Bruce Springsteen and Nirvana) gathers
the indispensable early facts the legendary stories and inimitable
anecdotes that make this a must-own tome for all fans.
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