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A light that never goes out : the enduring saga of the Smiths / Tony Fletcher.

Title
A light that never goes out : the enduring saga of the Smiths / Tony Fletcher.
Author
Fletcher, Tony.
Publication
New York : Crown Archetype, c2012.

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Description
698 p., [16] p. of plates : ill., map; 24 cm.
Summary
The definitive book about one of the most beloved, respected, and storied indie rock bands in music history. Hailing from Manchester, England, The Smiths--Morrissey, Johnny Marr, Andy Rourke, and Mike Joyce--were critical and popular favorites throughout their mid-1980s heyday and beyond. Tony Fletcher paints a vivid portrait of the fascinating personalities within the group: Morrissey, the witty, literate lead singer whose loner personality and complex lyrics made him an icon; his songwriting partner Marr, the gregarious guitarist; and the rhythm section duo of bassist Rourke and drummer Joyce. Despite the band's tragic breakup at the height of their success, this book is a celebration: the saga of four working-class kids from a northern English city who come together despite contrasting personalities, find a musical bond, inspire a fanatical following, and leave a legacy that changed the music world--and the lives of their fans.--From publisher description.
Subject
  • Smiths (Musical group)
  • Rock musicians > England > Biography
Genre/Form
  • collective biographies.
  • Biographies
  • Biographies.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 658-667) and index.
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
ISBN
  • 9780307715951
  • 0307715957
LCCN
^^2012024784
OCLC
774490497
Owning Institutions
Harvard Library