I discovered the Smiths in 1990.
They’ve had a huge influence on me. Maybe too much, if I’m honest.
Morrissey’s punchlines go right to your stomach. Sadly, he became a caricature of himself, but his solo work contains a few gems too.
Johnny Marr is the true genius of the band. The way he plays is truly unique. You should go see him live if you have the chance.
I never knew if Andy Rourke was a great bass player or if JM wrote most of his lines…
Mike Joyce is an interesting drummer for this band. He has a punk sound but he can really play. The lawsuit he did, however, prevents us from any Smiths reunion ever. Not necessarily a bad thing.
There was a time, though, when Johnny Marr released his first solo albums, when I thought his style and Morrissey’s were highly compatible, musically speaking. A Morrissey / Marr reunion could have been nice, as Page / Plant did.