The Smiths

Rough Trade publish ‘The Smiths,’ their debut eponymous featuring ‘What Difference Does It Make?’ (1983)

'The Smiths' is their debut eponymous studio album recorded in 1983 and released on February 20, 1984 by Rough Trade. Track Listing : 1.Reel Around The Fountain (Morrissey, Johnny Marr)...

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Rough Trade publish The Smiths’ second album : ‘Meat Is Murder’ (1985)

The Smiths' 'Meat Is Murder' is their second studio album released on February 11, 1985 by Rough Trade Records.Track Listing : 1.The Headmaster Ritual (Morrissey, Johnny Marr) - 04:52 ....

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The Smiths play their last (?) concert (1986)

December 12, 1986 - The Smiths will give what has been advertised as their "Final Show" at Brixton Academy in London,

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The Smiths play in Derby (1983)

December 7, 1983 - young band from Manchester, The Smiths with their singer Morrissey are in concert at Assembly Rooms in Derby, England

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On British TV today, Iron Maiden,The Smiths, The Cure et al at TOTP (1985)

October 3, 1985 - if in England, do not miss Colonel Abrams, Iron Maiden, Cameo, John Parr, The Smiths, The Cure, AlRene & Angela and Midge Ure at "Top Of...

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Rough Trade publish The Smiths’ fourth and final album : ‘Strangeways, Here We Come’ (1987)

The Smiths' 'Strangeways, Here We Come' is their fourth and final studio album produced by Stephen Street and band members Johnny Marr and Morrissey, and released on September 28, 1987...

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Rough Trade Records release The Smiths’ third album : ‘The Queen Is Dead’ (1986)

The Smiths' 'The Queen Is Dead' is their third studio album produced by members Morrissey & Johnny Marr and released on June 16, 1986 by Rough Trade RecordsTrack Listing :...

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The Smiths come to Madrid (1985)

May 18, 1985 - The Smiths with their singer Morrissey ' "Meat Is Murder Tour" stops at Paseo de Camoens in Madrid, Spain

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The Smiths go to Hamburg, Germany (1984)

May 4, 1984 - British band The Smiths - that is Morrissey (voc), Johnny Marr (g), Andy Rourke (b) and Mike Joyce (d) - will be on stage at Markthalle...

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Morrissey releases his first solo album : ‘Viva Hate’ six months after the end of The Smiths (1988)

Morrissey's 'Viva Hate' is his debut solo studio album produced by Stephen Street and released on March 14, 1988 by HMVTrack Listing : 1.Alsatian Cousin (Morrissey, Stephen Street) - 03:13...

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This week In ’80s Throwback’ 08/52

Huey Lewis & The News, Jennifer Rush, Siouxsie And The Banshees, The Stranglers, Lou Reed, Japan, The Smiths, Robin Trower, Black Sabbath, George Thorogood, Dr. John, Manhattan Transfer

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‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°313 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of V Capri's "Haunting Me" merges mid-'80s Australian new wave flair with emotive vocals and glossy production, peaking locally at No. 1 in...

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‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°10 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of The Jam’s "Absolute Beginners" blends mod revival with introspection, while The Smiths’ "Shoplifters of the World Unite" pairs Morrissey’s wit with Marr’s...

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Post-Punk – Top 20 Songs

This list of 20 trending post-punk tracks features songs by Joy Division, Talking Heads, The Smiths, New Order, and The Psychedelic Furs. Each track reflects the genre’s characteristic fusion of...

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Morrissey – 10 Trivia | We Answer Questions You Never Asked

This video presents 10 factual trivia questions about Morrissey, covering his role in The Smiths, selected solo albums, and recurring subjects found across his catalog. Simple facts, short explanations, clear...

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This week In ’80s Throwback’ 50/52

How well do you know the music of ABBA, Fleetwood Mac, Sheila E, Sting, ZZ Top, Leonard Cohen, Television, The Clash, The Smiths, Paul Young, Tina Turner, Killing Joke ?...

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This week In ’80s Throwback’ 49/52

How well do you know the music of Phil Collins & David Crosby, R.E.M., David Bowie, Lita Ford & Ozzy Osbourne, Boston, Asia, The Smiths, Joan Armatrading, Depeche Mode, Tom...

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Monthly Vintage Music Chart Highlights: Top 20 Tracks Across 29 Genres Nov 30, 2025 edition

Big swings define this month’s vintage charts, with Stephanie Mills blasting to number one in new jack swing and Talking Heads overturning The Smiths in alternative classics.Fleetwood Mac slip a...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°276 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Yello, The Rolling Stones, Siouxsie And The Banshees, Fuzzbox, Aerosmith, The Smiths, Heaven 17, Chris Isaak, Thompson Twins, Pretenders, Fine Young Cannibals,...

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‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°507 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Ian Dury And The Blockheads, Robin Gibb, Sigue Sigue Sputnik, Tenpole Tudor, Haysi Fantayzee, The Fall, The Smiths, Tom Petty, Queen, The...

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