Andy Rourke
Andy Rourke was an English musician and bassist renowned for his work with the influential band The Smiths. He played a crucial role in shaping the band's distinctive sound with his melodic bass lines. Rourke's contributions were integral to The Smiths' success and their lasting impact on alternative music. Sadly, he passed away in May 2023, but his legacy continues to resonate through the music he helped create.
Born on Jan 17, 1964 (61 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 33,164 | $2,700,000 | 1,319$ |
| Totals | 1 | 67,886,011 | 33,164 | $2,700,000 | 1,319$ |
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United Kingdom:
Mani also had a guest role in the 2022 movie 24 Hour Party People and was in supergroup Freebass, with fellow bass players Andy Rourke of The Smiths.
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Norway:
Andy Rourke, the bassist of The Smiths, joined Mike Joyce in seeking their agreed share of the band's income.
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United Kingdom:
Andy Rourke was a lifelong friend of Mike Joyce and the last member to join The Smiths.
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United Kingdom:
Morrissey mentioned Andy Rourke as one of the bandmates he is tired of dealing with.
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Greece:
The untimely death of bassist Andy Rourke was a reason that things could not be the same as before.
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United Kingdom:
Morrissey expressed his disconnection from his former bandmates, including the late Andy Rourke.
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