UPDATE Mar. 15:

Event reminder. From Uncleskinny:

Programme of events is up now: http://ica.org.uk/36715/Seasons/Smithsfest.html

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http://www.ica.org.uk/36625/Live/Smithsfest.html

Smithsfest
29 March 2013 - 30 March 2013
Over a two day festival comprising talks, performance, art and film, Smithsfest will survey the artistic and cultural impact of The Smiths, one of the most iconic, seminal and controversial guitar bands in the history of pop music.

To their passionate fans, The Smiths are the greatest band in the history of rock music. Morrissey himself stated that “The Smiths were the last group of any importance” and they are key countercultural figures of 1980s Britain.

Smithsfest guests and participants are coming from across the country to pool their knowledge and passion. Highlights confirmed include the London debut of Salford lad Terry Christian’s solo show Naked Confessions of A...

Beautiful story and playing.

Full interview here http://louderthanwar.com/liam-fray-courteeners-interview-by-fergal-kinney/

“The press have never really gone for us but you know, they don’t like Morrissey either! When we toured with Morrissey, we saw people travelling around to every one of us his gigs going across 17 states. And he was doing that without any mainstream publications supporting him. That really opened my eyes. He just does what he wants – I may not agree with everything he says but I don’t give a shit! It doesn’t keep me awake at night though, I go to sleep soundly every night knowing we’ve sold 40 000 tickets for the next tour!"

Smoking Popes lead singer, Josh Caterer, has recorded a cover of "Ask" which appears on the 2012 Crappy Records compilation titled "Crappy Records Presents: Have A Crappy Summer." The song can be bought individually in MP3 format at both Amazon (bitrate unpublished) and Google Play (320kbps). The song has a tiny alteration which will be appreciated by ardent Smoking Pope fans.

Re: Johnny Marr on why Morrissey might be ‘selling the both of us short’

Also, that McCartney session he talks about, does anyone know if tapes exist? I'm not a big McCartney fan but I think that would sound mega.

Wow. I've never heard Julie speak before... her voice sounds so ill-matched with the ferocious ravings of her written work that it's almost comical.

An anonymous person posted the link:

Morrissey still sick, postpones Texas dates again - BrooklynVegan

We were hopeful, but alas...

As the doctor has ordered MORRISSEY to rest for two additional weeks, the upcoming Texas engagements in El Paso (2/12), Austin (2/13), Pharr (2/15), Beaumont (2/16), and Dallas (2/18) will need to be rescheduled. MORRISSEY is currently undergoing treatment for a bleeding ulcer and Barrett's esophagus. These shows are in the process of being rescheduled immediately and all patrons are encouraged to hold on to their tickets as the new dates will be announced shortly. MORRISSEY thanks everyone concerned for their well wishes and looks forward to getting back on the road. The tour will resume as scheduled in Denver at Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre on Feb 21.

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kskiska also sends word the news is posted on the official...

Released today (Feb. 8, 2013) in the UK by Titan Books, the revised edition includes an updated title and some reorganization of the presentation:

Songs That Saved Your Life - The Art of The Smiths 1982-87 (revised edition) by Simon Goddard - Titan Books

SYNOPSIS

Formed in 1982, The Smiths’ brief but brilliant career lasted just five years - but the music they left behind distinguished them as one of the greatest British guitar groups of all time.

‘Songs That Saved Your Life - The Art of The Smiths 1982-87’ reveals the stories behind every track (including unreleased out-takes), catalogues all the group’s UK television, radio and concert appearances and features interviews with original band members, producers and associates.

PRODUCT DETAILS

ISBN: 9781781162583
Dimensions: 198 x 130mm
Paperback: 352pp
Publication date: 8 February 2013
All authors: Simon Goddard...