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.
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Andy Rourke was fired from The Smiths due to his drug use, as conveyed by a postcard from Morrissey.
Alison Healy’s advice to those thinking of changing jobs at this time of year – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-19
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.
Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist dies aged 63
United Kingdom· 2025-11-20
Andy Rourke, the bassist of The Smiths, joined Mike Joyce in seeking their agreed share of the band's income.
– Stolt av min tid i bandet
Norway· 2025-11-03
Andy Rourke was a lifelong friend of Mike Joyce and the last member to join The Smiths.
‘I took mushrooms before my audition’: Smiths drummer Mike Joyce on wild gigs, Marr’s jim-jams and Morrissey’s genius | The SmithsUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-03
Morrissey mentioned Andy Rourke as one of the bandmates he is tired of dealing with.
Morrissey abruptly shuts down email address shared to sell stake in Smiths | MorrisseyUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-05The untimely death of bassist Andy Rourke was a reason that things could not be the same as before.
Ο Μορισέι βάζει πωλητήριο στους The Smiths
Greece· 2025-09-05Morrissey expressed his disconnection from his former bandmates, including the late Andy Rourke.
Morrissey puts his business interests in the Smiths up for sale ‘to any interested party’ | The SmithsUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-04