The Smiths | Vibepedia

The Smiths were a highly influential British rock band formed in Manchester in 1982. They are known for their poetic and often humorous lyrics, catchy melodies, and distinctive jangly guitar sound. The band consisted of [[morrissey|Morrissey]] (vocals), [[johnny-marr|Johnny Marr]] (guitar), [[andy-rourke|Andy Rourke]] (bass), and [[mike-joyce|Mike Joyce]] (drums). The Smiths were a major part of the [[indie-rock|indie rock]] movement of the 1980s, alongside bands like [[the-cure|The Cure]] and [[new-order|New Order]]. Their music was heavily influenced by [[david-bowie|David Bowie]], [[the-rolling-stones|The Rolling Stones]], and [[the-beatles|The Beatles]].