Andy Rourke, the bass player who provided the muscle and drive behind the darkly poetic musings of the Smiths, one of the most influential bands of the 1980s, died on Friday in Manhattan. He was ...

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.

The Smiths Bassist Andy Rourke Dies at 59 The musician, part of one of the most influential British bands of the 1980s, died after a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer and was remembered by ...

If you were looking for a Smiths reunion after Liam and Noel Gallagher from Oasis unexpectedly tabled their decades-long beef — you're out of luck. The Smiths changed the landscape of British ...

Andy Rourke, the bassist and founding member of iconic British rock band, The Smiths, has died of cancer. He was 59.

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, bass guitarist of The Smiths, one of the most influential British bands of the 1980s, has died after a lengthy illness with pancreatic cancer, his former bandmate Johnny Marr said ...

The Killer soundtrack includes 11 songs by The Smiths. Find the complete list of songs on The Killer movie soundtrack here.

Andy Rourke, the English musician known for his tenure with The Smiths, has died at the age of 59 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

The Smiths' bassist, Andy Rourke, has died after a long illness due to pancreatic cancer. He was 59.

For a while now, the Killers have been touring across North America’s finest arenas. They’ve played these shows with former Smiths guitar legend Johnny Marr, who’s opened the shows and then ...

Andy Rourke, bassist for British alt-rock legends the Smiths, died after a lengthy illness with pancreatic cancer, his representatives and former bandmates said.