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Brian Fallon Aims Broadside At Morrissey And Johnny Marr
The Gaslight Anthem frontman Brian Fallon has declared war on former The Smiths stars Morrissey and Johnny Marr by making a cheeky reference to the singer's sexuality and accusing the guitarist of dressing like a...
By WENN on 09 May 2012
Mike Joyce Eyes Explosive Tell-all Book
Former The Smiths rocker Mike Joyce is preparing to fire a shot at singer Morrissey by penning an explosive tell-all book revealing the full story of the band.Drummer Joyce had a huge falling out with...
By WENN on 03 May 2012
Johnny Marr And Mike Joyce Deny New The Smiths Reunion Rumour
Former The Smiths stars Johnny Marr and Mike Joyce have denied new reports the cult 1980s band is planning to reunite.The group split in 1987 after a bust-up between singer Morrissey and guitarist Marr, and...
By WENN on 26 April 2012
Johnny Marr Thinks About Reuniting The Smiths
Johnny Marr thinks about ''how great it would be'' to reunite The Smiths.The 'Panic' band split in 1987, shortly after guitarist Johnny left the group, and while relations between himself and singer Morrissey have never...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 April 2012
Chris Daughtry Sued By Band Mates: 3 Other Rock Feuds
The American Idol contestant Chris Daughtry is being sued by his former band mates, who claim that they are owed royalties for four songs that they helped to write. Ryan Andrews, Scott Crawford and Mark...
By Lew Irwin on 10 April 2012
Johnny Marr Says Smiths Reunion Hinges On David Cameron
Following Johnny Marr 's proclamation at the recent Nme Awards that his old group The Smiths would only reform if the current UK government stepped down from power, that great commentator of cultural society and...
By WENN on 02 March 2012
Kasabian Named Best British Band At Nme Awards
Kasabian were named Best British Band at the NME Awards tonight (29.02.12).The 'Rewired' group beat off competition from Arctic Monkeys, Biffy Clyro, Foals and Muse to land the prize - and singer Tom Meighan used...
By Bang Showbiz on 29 February 2012
Noel Gallagher's Beady Eye Jealousy
Noel Gallagher is "jealous" of Beady Eye.The 'If I Had a Gun' singer is envious that his brother Liam managed to convince all of the other final members of Oasis - bassist Andy Bell, guitarist...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 February 2012
Johnny Marr Designs Sunglasses For Ray-ban
Former The Smiths rocker Johnny Marr is venturing into fashion - he's designed his own sunglasses for Ray-ban.The guitarist has teamed up with the high-end sunglasses giant to create his limited edition Signet shades with...
By WENN on 12 January 2012
Noel Gallagher Wants Smiths To Reform
Noel Gallagher wants The Smiths to reform.The 'If I Had a Gun' hitmaker is a massive fan of the iconic 80s indie band and though frontman Morrissey and guitarist Johnny Marr have always maintained they...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 December 2011
Morrissey Gives Permission For Smiths Song On Advert
Morrissey has given John Lewis permission to use a version of a Smiths song for its Christmas campaign. The 'Shoplifters of the World Unite' musician - who is famously anti-establishment - is said to be...
By Bang Showbiz on 11 November 2011
Noel Gallagher Owes Johnny Marr A Fortune In Rent
Noel Gallagher owes fellow British rocker Johnny Marr thousands of dollars after staying rent-free at The Smiths star's home for two years.Guitarist Marr owns an apartment in London and let Gallagher live there after the...
By WENN on 27 October 2011
Mike Joyce Spends Night In Jail For Charity
Former The Smiths drummer Mike Joyce is to spend a night in a prison cell with fans to raise cash for charity.The rocker will be among the 'inmates' locked up in jail in his hometown...
By WENN on 27 October 2011
Johnny Marr Joins Morrissey With Anti-monarchy Rant
Rocker Johnny Marr has joined his former The Smiths bandmate Morrissey by tearing into Britain's royal family just days ahead of Prince William's wedding.Morrissey sparked controversy on Wednesday (27Apr11) after describing the U.K.'s monarchy as...
By WENN on 27 April 2011
Noel Gallagher Backs Manchester Music Hall Of Fame
Noel Gallagher is backing a project to build a musical Hall of Fame in Manchester.Plans to build a venue which would house memorabilia from Manchester artists both past and present as well as a live...
By Bang Showbiz on 11 April 2011
Tinie Tempah And Arcade Fire Triumph At Brits
Tinie Tempah and Arcade Fire both scooped two trophies at tonight's (15.02.11) BRIT Awards.Rapper Tinie took home British Breakthrough Act and British Single for his debut track 'Pass Out' â both of which were voted...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 February 2011
Morrissey And Marr Reunite For Animal Rights
Former THE SMITHS songwriters MORRISSEY and JOHNNY MARR have joined forces once more - to support a leading animal rights campaign group.The musicians, who had a highly public bust-up after the cult British band split...
By WENN on 14 February 2011
The Ting Tings Turn Goth Pop
The Ting Tings sound like both Depeche Mode and TLC on their new album. The 'Be The One' group say every track on their as yet-untitled second album has a completely different sound to it,...
By Bang Showbiz on 06 September 2010
Marr 'Proud' To Have Inspired Vegetarians
Former THE SMITHS star JOHNNY MARR feels "very proud" of the band's 1985 album MEAT IS MURDER - because the record inspired so many fans to become vegetarian.The animal activist admits many devotees have told...
By WENN on 24 July 2010
Johnny Marr's Vegetarian Pride
Johnny Marr is "proud" The Smiths inspired people to go vegetarian.The iconic group's guitarist believes their seminal 1985 LP 'Meat Is Murder' changed the life of many of their fans, and admits it is one...
By Bang Showbiz on 23 July 2010
Marr & Zimmer To Perform For Dicaprio At Premiere Party
Former THE SMITHS star JOHNNY MARR and legendary film composer HANS ZIMMER are teaming up to perform at the Los Angeles premiere of LEONARDO DiCAPRIO's new movie INCEPTION.The odd couple will perform a special concert...
By WENN on 10 July 2010
Morrissey's Fight With Snapper Over Photo Use Explained
Revered photographer DEREK RIDGERS has broken his silence about his 18-year-old feud with MORRISSEY, insisting he is willing to put the past behind him because he's still a big fan of the former THE SMITHS...
By WENN on 09 June 2010
Ex Madness And The Smiths Manager Sztumpf Dies
Former MADNESS and THE SMITHS manager MATTHEW SZTUMPF has died suddenly from a brain aneurysm.Sztumpf also managed 1980s group Swing Out Sister during a long and successful career, and he most recently served as tour...
By WENN on 25 March 2010
Morrissey Fit For London Show
Morrissey will play his Royal Albert Hall concert tonight (27.10.09).The 50-year-old music legend has confirmed he is feeling well enough to perform at the renowned London venue this evening despite collapsing on-stage at the Swindon...
By Bang Showbiz on 27 October 2009
Police Star Urges Bands To Reform
THE POLICE rocker STEWART COPELAND has urged TALKING HEADS and THE SMITHS to reform - because they could "conquer the world".The Message in a Bottle hitmakers reunited for a world tour in 2007, more than...
By WENN on 17 September 2009
Smiths Star Pays Tribute To Musical Inspiration
THE SMITHS drummer MIKE JOYCE has paid tribute to British musician JOHNNY ROADHOUSE, who died at the weekend (11Apr09). Roadhouse, who lost a short battle with illness on Saturday at the age of 88, played saxophone...
By WENN on 13 April 2009
Morrissey Makes Concert A Meat-free Zone
Former THE SMITHS star MORRISSEY banned any meat products from his concert in New York earlier this week.The I'M THROWING MY ARMS AROUND PARIS hit-maker demanded that any food which "used to have a...
By Contributor on 27 March 2009
Morrissey Slams Bono's Songwriting
Former THE SMITHS frontman MORRISSEY has launched a scathing attack on U2 rocker BONO -questioning his songwriting talents. The Irish group were recently hailed for creating Britain's best pop lyric, when the line, "One life,...
By WENN on 20 April 2006
Morrissey Denies Gay Relationship With Marr
British singer MORRISSEY has hit out at enduring speculation he enjoyed a homosexual relationship with his former THE SMITHS bandmate JOHNNY MARR. The songwriting duo joined forces in 1982 when Morrissey was approached...
By WENN on 27 September 2005
Radiohead Beat Beatles And Stones In Best Album Poll
British rockers RADIOHEAD are the surprise winners of a Best Album survey with their 1998 record OK COMPUTER. The PARANOID ANDROID stars beat music legends THE BEATLES, THE ROLLING STONES and MICHAEL JACKSON in...
By WENN on 17 April 2005
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