Smiths Presumably Forever Ill

The Smiths were the greatest British band of the '80's, maybe of all-time. Their singer Morrissey combined the wit and style of Oscar Wilde with the good looks and poise of James Dean to become the landmark artist of his era. No other lyricist so vividly captured the unbearable plight of the lonely, heartbroken, and disenfranchised. No other vocalist sang with such beauty, bravely crooning where others would simply shout. No other pop star dressed as well or had a better hairstyle than Morrissey. No one charmed the press with wit and intelligence like he did. There really is no compare - Martin Rossiter aside, there will never be another like Morrissey... Guitarist Johnny Marr provided the perfect musical accompaniment to Morrissey's tales of loneliness while bassist Andy Rourke and drummer Mike Joyce provided the sturdy backbone. Although they dissolved in 1987 over a myriad of personal differences between Morrissey and Marr, The Smiths remain one of the the most influential groups of all-time.