On this day: December 22, 1988 – Morrissey performs his first solo gig
Thirty years ago to the day, Morrissey performed for the first time as a solo artist, and with that stood at the forefront of a British cultural movement for the last time.
Thirty years ago to the day, Morrissey performed for the first time as a solo artist, and with that stood at the forefront of a British cultural movement for the last time.
Legendary Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr is set to finish off his Call The Comet Tour in Manchester.
The Lowry is hosting a photographic exhibition to mark 30 years since The Smiths released The Queen Is Dead.
One of the first things that came to mind before sitting down to listen to Johnny Marr’s live record was along the lines of: are live albums still a thing?
The former manager of The Smiths, Joe Moss, has died at the age of 72.
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While in the legendary café, the Ardwick musician played a live set and took some press shots for his solo work.
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