RIP Andy Rourke (May 19, 2023)

Oh man, this hurts. Tweet from Johnny:

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Related items:

• Morrissey-solo: [Morrissey Central] "BEAM OF LIGHT." - May 19, 2023
• Morrissey-solo: Mike Joyce pays tribute to Andy Rourke on BBC Breakfast (May 20, 2023) - May 21, 2023

Media items:

• BBC: "Andy Rourke: The Smiths bassist dies aged 59" - May 19, 2023
• The Guardian: "Andy Rourke, bassist for the Smiths, dies aged 59" - May 19, 2023
• The Independent: "Andy Rourke death: The Smiths bassist dies aged 59" - May 19, 2023
• Louder Than War: Andy Rourke dies at 59 - May 19, 2023
• NME: "The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke has died" - May 19, 2023
• Mojo: "“The Smiths Were A Gang. A Band Of Brothers…” Andy Rourke Interviewed" - May 19, 2023

 

[famouswhendead]

We will never forget you Andy.
RIP Andy

 

[bhops]

It was pancreatic cancer that got my mum so I have an inkling of what his struggle must’ve been like in the last wee while.

How horrible to read this news and a little piece of my youth crumbles away.

RIP Andy.

 

[Dusty Miller's Hornpipe]

Wonder what the old c*** Moz will have to say?

I’m hoping something nice and something soon.

 

[A Man Escaped]

Very sad news. Love his bass guitar on Rusholme Ruffians.

 

[Anonymous]

He's the first of the gang to die and now, however slim the chance was, the Smiths will never be again.

Indeed, as happened with the Beatles when Lennon was murdered, any tiny chance at a reunion of some kind is now gone. If I squint, I can just about imagine a reformed Smiths where Mike Joyce has been replaced due to the bitterness of the legal case, but Andy's sound was so integral to the band that even if by some miracle the other three buried the hatchet and got back together, it would never be 'The Smiths'. RIP.

 

[Phranc & Open]

Heartbroken! From a distance as a fan: incredibly talented bass player, a quiet team player and a lasting, true friendship with Johnny Marr. Thats important in life: true friends, if only a few. RIP Andy!

 

[Martin Carritt]

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Oh man, this hurts. Tweet from Johnny:

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Media items:

• BBC: "Andy Rourke: The Smiths bassist dies aged 59" - May 19, 2023
• The Guardian: "Andy Rourke, bassist for the Smiths, dies aged 59" - May 19, 2023
• The Independent: "Andy Rourke death: The Smiths bassist dies aged 59" - May 19, 2023
• Louder Than War: Andy Rourke dies at 59 - May 19, 2023
• NME: "The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke has died" - May 19, 2023

Awful news. Like many other have commented, Andy’s bass playing elevated so many of The Smith songs. Songs within the song. RIP.

 

[Jimbob]

RIP you legend.

 

[Johan de Witt]

With Hook he was the greatest bass player of his generation.
Of course with the Smiths, but also during those difficult early solo years he remained loyal to Moz.

Saw him play live with Badly Drawn Boy early this century, that was a joy to behold.
RIP Andy

 

[Surface]

With Hook he was the greatest bass player of his generation.
Of course with the Smiths, but also during those difficult early solo years he remained loyal to Moz.

Saw him play live with Badly Drawn Boy early this century, that was a joy to behold.
RIP Andy

 

[🐈🐈🐈]

Very very sad... Catalyst for a Moz/Marr reunion maybe

 

[nicky wire's legs]

I love how people keep saying he was fuunny. Thats something that never would've occurred to me

 

[klaudrey]

Andy Rourke`s basslines are so beautiful (Heaven knows I`m miserable now), at times like thunder (the Queen is dead) very subtle and senistive (Well, I wonder) and almost the best that could have happened to the songs of the Smiths. What a musician! What a loss!

 

[Gregor Samsa]

I love how people keep saying he was fuunny. Thats something that never would've occurred to me

Right? He was always the quiet one, humble, quiet and laidback. To us, at least. From afar. It says a lot, I guess.

 

[WolfE_]

So sad. Many of the classic tunes owe themselves to the great basslines.

 

[skull]

I expect Morrissey to say at least something. Otherwise all his words are empty.

 

[Goodinmytime!]

I expect Morrissey to say at least something. Otherwise all his words are empty.

Ah the race for our grief to be heard... some things can be kept private - or be done in your own time without the fanatical need for validation

 

[ERT]

Sad news. Rest in Peace and thank you for the music.

#thereisalightthatnevergoesout

 

[Dusty Miller's Hornpipe]

Ah the race for our grief to be heard... some things can be kept private - or be done in your own time without the fanatical need for validation

Except half of Morrissey Central is RIP posts

 

[Goodinmytime!]

Except half of Morrissey Central is RIP posts

two very different things - personal relationships and then your idols.. not everyone has to be the same.. that is all