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Andrew Michael Rourke (17 January 1964 – 19 May 2023) was an English musician best known as the bassist of the 1980s indie rock band the Smiths. Regarded as one of the greatest bassists of his generation, he was known for his melodic and funk inspired approach to bass playing.
May 19, 2023 · Andy Rourke, whose fluid bass playing helped The Smiths soar from their roots in Manchester, England, to become an influential and beloved indie rock band, has died at age 59. Rourke had been...
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May 19, 2023 · Andy Rourke, the bass player who provided the muscle and drive behind the darkly poetic musings of the Smiths, one of the most influential bands of the 1980s, died on Friday in Manhattan. He...
May 19, 2023 · 19 May 2023. By Steven McIntosh,Entertainment reporter. Getty Images. Rourke, pictured in 2013, played on Smiths' classics including This Charming Man and There Is a Light That Never Goes Out....
May 19, 2023 · Johnny Marr and Morrissey pay tribute to their former bandmate and friend, who played a key role in the Smiths' distinctive sound. Rourke struggled with heroin addiction and financial troubles after the group's breakup.
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May 19, 2023 · Andy Rourke, the bassist for rock band The Smiths, has died after a lengthy illness with pancreatic cancer, according to guitarist Johnny Marr. Rourke played on the group's most famous songs, as well as collaborating with other artists such as Morrissey, Suede and Badly Drawn Boy.
May 19, 2023 · London CNN — Andy Rourke, bassist for legendary English rock band The Smiths, has died at age 59 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, his former bandmate announced Friday. “It is with deep...
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