The Smiths' bassist, Andy Rourke, has died after a long illness due to pancreatic cancer. He was 59. ... playing on his first few solo singles but over the years, ...

Andy Rourke, who played bass for The Smiths on all four of the English band’s albums, died today of pancreatic cancer at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. He was 59.

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After the Smiths’ breakup, Andy Rourke and Smiths drummer Mike Joyce played on Morrissey’s first few solo singles, and Rourke played on the Sinéad O’Connor album I Do Not Want What I Haven ...

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On seminal Smiths recordings in the 1980s, guitarist Johnny Marr said, "Andy reinvented what it is to be a bass guitar player." Rourke had been ill with pancreatic cancer. He was 59.

Andy Rourke, the bassist and founding member of the iconic British rock band, The Smiths, has died of cancer. He was 59. Former band member and guitarist Johnny Marr broke the heartbreaking news ...

Smiths cofounder Johnny Marr has responded to claims made by singer Morrissey about a reunion-tour offer and his ownership of the band's name.

Andy Rourke, founding bassist of The Smiths, has died. He was 59. Former Smiths bandmate, guitarist Johnny Marr, confirmed Rourke’s death on May 19, on social media, and said that he died after ...