The Smiths

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The Smiths are one of the most influential British bands ever, despite only existing from 1982–1987. They helped define alternative and indie music through a combination of emotional honesty, literate lyrics, jangly guitar work, and outsider identity.

The band’s core members were:

• Morrissey – vocals and lyrics
• Johnny Marr – guitar and songwriting
• Andy Rourke – bass
• Mike Joyce – drums

What made The Smiths different

In the early 1980s, much pop music was dominated by:

• Synth-pop
• Glamorous production
• Bright commercial sounds