EAN: 9780307715968

A LIGHT THAT NEVER GOES OUT - TONY FLETCHER TAS...

The definitive book about The Smiths  one of the most beloved  respected  and storied indie
rock bands in music history. They were  their fans believe  the best band in the world. Hailing
from Manchester  England  The Smiths--Morrissey  Johnny Marr  Andy Rourke  and Mike Joyce--were
critical and popular favorites throughout their mid-1980s heyday and beyond. To this day  due
to their unforgettable songs and lyrics  they are considered one of the greatest British rock
groups of all time--up there with the Beatles  the Stones  the Who  and the Clash. Tony
Fletcher paints a vivid portrait of the fascinating personalities within the group: Morrissey 
the witty  literate lead singer whose loner personality and complex lyrics made him an icon for
teenagers who felt forlorn and forgotten  his songwriting partner Marr  the gregarious
guitarist who became a rock god for a generation of indie kids  and the talented  good-looking
rhythm section duo of bassist Rourke and drummer Joyce. Despite the band's tragic breakup at
the height of their success  A Light That Never Goes Out is a celebration: the saga of four
working-class kids from a northern English city who come together despite contrasting
personalities  find a musical bond  inspire a fanatical following  and leave a legacy that
changed the music world--and the lives of their fans.

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