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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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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Text | Request in advance | ML421.S614 F54 2012 | Off-site |
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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
- 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