The Smiths - with acclaimed bassist Andy Rourke.

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The Smiths in 1984: Mike Joyce, Morrissey, Johnny Marr and Andy Rourke

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Johnny Marr onstage at the Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith; 12th April 2024

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Brandon Flowers with the biggest question of 2008

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The Smiths in 1984

This is how Johnny Marr came up with the How Soon Is Now riff

Masters of the b-side: New Order, The Stone Roses and The Smiths

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Rivers Cuomo and a memorable talky bit from Weezer's The Sweater Song

Top 10 "talky bits" in songs

Tony Wilson, the mastermind behind Factory Records

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David Bowie and Mick Jagger in the much-mocked Dancing In The Street video

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Brandon Flowers of The Killers in 2004

The best song lyrics for World Poetry Day

Shortest Songs Ever: Nirvana, The Smiths and The White Stripes

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Nirvana: fans of the hidden track

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Great TV appearances: Queen on Top Of The Pops; The Stone Roses on The Other Side Of Midnight; The Smiths on The Tube; and David Bowie trying to get into the BBC Television Centre in 1964.

The 10 greatest debut TV appearances

The Smiths debut album cover

Why The Smiths' 1984 debut is their most underrated album

Classic heart-breakers: Massive Attack. Arctic Monkeys. Pulp and The Killers

The most heart-breaking songs about unrequited love

Indie Love Songs: The Cardigans, The Verve and Yeah Yeah Yeahs

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