Andy Rourke, the Smiths' charming man, dies aged 59 "Watching him play those dazzling bass lines was an absolute privilege and genuinely something to behold," he said.

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The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke, whose pounding rhythms underscored some of the most influential albums in British music history, has died at the age of 59, band-mate Johnny Marr announced Friday.

Andy Rourke, the Smiths' charming man, dies aged 59. London (AFP) – The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke, whose pounding rhythms underscored some of the most influential albums in British music ...

The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke, whose pounding rhythms underscored some of the most influential albums in British music history, has died at the age of 59, band-mate Johnny Marr announced Friday.