Alternative Rock·Britpop·Indie Pop·Indie Rock·Jangle Pop·New Wave·Pop·Post-Punk·Rock Manchester, United Kingdom1982–1987
The Smiths were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1982, consisting of lead vocalist Morrissey, guitarist Johnny Marr, bassist Andy Rourke, and drummer Mike Joyce. They are regarded as one of the most important British bands and pioneers of 1980s independent music. The band's sound was characterized by a fusion of art rock and post-punk, which was a rejection of the synth-pop that dominated the music scene at the time. Their debut album, 'The Smiths', was released in 1984, followed by several critically acclaimed albums including 'Meat Is Murder' (1985) and 'The Queen Is Dead' (1986).
