[Music] Andy Rourke sadly passes away.

[PeterT]

One of my favourite bands of all time - he was just 59. Another part of my youth gone.

 

[Psychobilly freakout]

Rest in peace sir, you were an important member of a very influential and seminal band for me and millions of other fans.
59 is no age

The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke dies aged 59

His former bandmate Johnny Marr was the first to pay tribute, saying it was an 'absolute privilege' to watch his 'best friend' play 'those dazzling basslines'.

news.sky.com

 

[Uh_huh_him]

How terribly sad.
Only 4 years older than me.

Was given a ticket to see them at the dome in 85(ish)
Had previously decided they were wankers, but that night opened my eyes.

 

[portlock seagull]

No age. This is why we must qualify for Europe. I’m running out of life!

 

[CliveWalkerWingWizard]

Oh no, RIP, what an influential band

 

[Goldstone Guy]

Best band in history in my opinion. Very sad.

 

[KZNSeagull]

Oh no, that's terrible news. I didn't even know he was ill. A huge part of the best band of the 80's, if not all time. RIP

 

[HalfaSeatOn]

Sad day when a band member of your favourite song passes

 

[Ooh it’s a corner]

RIP indeed. Part of a fantastic group that defined the 80s

 

[BadFish]

One of my favourite bass players, genius in terms of melody on God's own instrument.

RIP Andy, my house will ring with The Smiths tomorrow.

 

[Psychobilly freakout]

Two legends who have sadly passed together, forgot about this clip.

 

[Goldstone Guy]

One of my favourite bands of all time - he was just 59. Another part of my youth gone.

It feels wrong to "like" your post but thanks for starting the thread. It's impossible to have one favourite Smith's song as there are so many but the one below is one of my favourites.

For any "youngsters"/under 40s reading this who've never heard of The Smiths and don't know what the fuss is about, if you like guitar/indie music then have a listen to them. If you find Morrissey's voice irritating (it can be a bit whiney I admit) try to look past that and just listen to the music. For catchy guitar riffs there really is nothing better.

 

[Cheeky Monkey]

His was a light that has gone out. RIP, a top bloke by all accounts.

 

[Psychobilly freakout]

His was a light that has gone out. RIP, a top bloke by all accounts.

oh, how fitting this is.

 

[AIT76]

Great performance, and great introduction from Andy Kershaw too...

 

[Weststander]

RIP Andy, thank you from my heart x

First saw them at Brighton Poly early 1984, a special gig, up there with any other.

 

[peterward]

One of my favourite bands of all time - he was just 59. Another part of my youth gone.

me too, RIP Andy

 

[Publius Ovidius]

Sad day when a band member of your favourite song passes

Absolutely LOVE this track

RIP Andy. This is the trouble with being old….so many people leaving so soon.

 

[Publius Ovidius]

His was a light that has gone out. RIP, a top bloke by all accounts.

 

[Publius Ovidius]

One of my all time favourite songs