Person: Andy Rourke

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<p>Andy Rourke of The Smiths, on left, has passed away after a lengthy illness with pancreatic cancer.</p>

culture

The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke dies aged 59

'Andy will be remembered as a kind and beautiful soul by those who knew him and as a supremely gifted musician by music fans'

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celebrity

Johnny Marr: I'm writing a movie

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Five bands that could reform for Glastonbury 2015

celebrity

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2015 nominees are announced

celebrity

Hall of Fame shortlisting raises possibility of Smiths reunion

Killers frontman: Morrissey is like Elvis

Brandon Flowers thinks Morrissey is like a modern-day Elvis Presley.

Sat, 17 May, 2014

Former bandmate vows never to read Morrissey's book

The Smiths' former drummer Mike Joyce insists he will never read Morrissey's autobiography.

Fri, 03 Jan, 2014

Morrissey opens up about his first male relationship

Famously private singer Morrissey has disclosed details of how his first relationship with a man came in his 30s and told how he later discussed becoming a father with a close female companion.

Fri, 18 Oct, 2013

Happy in the haze of a rock tale of angst and intrigue

A Light That Never Goes Out

Sat, 17 Nov, 2012

Marr ready to step out on his own

Johnny Marr doesn't want to be a part of "someone else's band" anymore.

Wed, 31 Oct, 2012

Marr regrets lack of friendship between Smiths

Johnny Marr thinks it is "unfortunate" that The Smiths don't get along any more.

Wed, 02 May, 2012

Hopes for The Smiths union fade as Rourke lands job

Former The Smiths rocker Andy Rourke has dashed fans' hopes the band is planning a comeback - he has landed a new job as a music mogul.

Fri, 16 Jan, 2009