Andy Rourke (The Smiths) RIP

[Tony L]

Sadly confirmed by Johnny Marr on Twitter. A superb bassist IMO. His bassline on This Charming Man is a masterpiece and everything he played added interest and helped make The Smiths as good as they were RIP.

 

[myles]

Oh FFS.

 

[gavreid]

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/may/19/andy-rourke-bassist-for-the-smiths-dies-aged-59

 

[tiggers]

Don't often comment on RIP threads but this one gets a nod from me. Very very sad to read this. Met Andy and the rest of the band band at the Hacienda on 24th November 1983 (and again at the Free Trade Hall early 1984 - had a mate who did some of their sound) and he and Marr were really good to chat to, Morrissey less so The Smiths remain one of my favourite bands and that early 80s period in Manchester one of the best eras of my life... partly due to the soundtrack of the likes of the Smiths and New Order... RIP Andy, your music will live on.

 

[Muttley2]

Oh no.

 

[irons1965]

John Robb on Radio 5 now talking.
Just dropped my daughter off to school pulled over to listen to him.
Really upsetting this, RIP.

 

[RickyC6]

Awful news. Played on my favourite records of all time. RIP Andy.

 

[Joolzdee]

Terrible news. Played on the soundtrack of my youth. So upset to read this.

 

[madscientist]

RIP Andy another sad loss

 

[Robn]

A terrible loss. His wonderfully melodic bass lines were fundamental to their sound.

 

[Caliente]

Sad news today, as a long 'aired git in the early 80s I had to hide my admiration of The Smiths from all of my musical associates - but I was really turned onto them by Andy's contribution to 'Well I Wonder' - three musicians in absolute harmony.

 

[Brown Bottle]

Both he and Marr were accomplished musicians at a very young age and as a band produced some of the most iconic songs of the period. What a sad loss. RIP.

BB

 

[Weekender]

RIP Andy.
The Smiths were a good part of why I came to Manchester.

 

[seagull]

RIP Andy.

The Smith's were one of those era defining bands.

I last saw him playing at the Westy in Aldershot backing Vinny Peculiar.

 

[Seeker_UK]

Awful news.

Pancreatic cancer - what a c***.

 

[wezzywest]

Very sad news, saw the Smiths at the Free Trade Hall, i remember the Sun wanted them banning. A great guitarist and some brilliant basslines alongsige Marr`s riffs. Shocked by this and sadly missed.RIP. Andy.

 

[Darren L]

RIP, so young too.

 

[alan967tiger]

Superb bassist and a very important part of why I love The Smiths so much.
R.I.P.

 

[paulfromcamden]

Awful news.

Pancreatic cancer - what a c***.

Yes horrible.

The Smiths were the first band I really obsessed over. Used to be able to recite every album word perfect. RIP.

 

[Tim Jones]

Pancreatic cancer (also took Terry Hall), aged 59:

Andy Rourke death: The Smiths bassist dies aged 59 as Johnny Marr pays tribute (msn.com)

Probably not easy coming up with a decent bassline to a Marr song, but he managed it extremely well.

RIP.