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Andy Rourke obituary

Andy Rourke, who has died of pancreatic cancer aged 59, was a bass player with a distinctive melodic style. His musicianship was integral to the sound of ...


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“The Smiths Were A Gang. A Band Of Brothers…” Andy Rourke ...

Following the sad passing of The Smiths Andy Rourke, MOJO revisits a career-spanning interview with the band's bass maestro.


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Andy Rourke, bass guitarist of The Smiths, dies at 59

After The Smiths, Andy Rourke played alongside The Pretenders and Sinead O'Connor, as well as with the supergroup Freebass.


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Andy Rourke, Bassist for the Smiths, Dies at 59

Mr. Rourke was a key, if habitually unsung, part of the influential British band's success. He died in New York of pancreatic cancer.


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Andy Rourke was the other melodic genius in the Smiths: spry, funky ...

Rourke's propulsive basslines worked in perfect tandem with Johnny Marr's guitar parts to create the Smiths' singular sound.


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The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke dies after battle with pancreatic ...

Former bandmate and guitarist Johnny Marr told fans of the devastating development in a post on social media. Stream the world's best reality, entertainment and ...


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Andy Rourke, bassist for the Smiths, dies aged 59

Musician described as 'supremely gifted' by bandmate Johnny Marr had suffered long illness with pancreatic cancer.


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Andy Rourke: The Smiths bassist dies aged 59

Guitarist Johnny Marr confirmed Rourke died after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.


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Andy Rourke Dead: The Smiths Bassist Was 59

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Andy Rourke after a lengthy illness with pancreatic cancer. Andy will be remembered as a kind and ...


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Andy Rourke, bassist for British rock group The Smiths, dies from ...

Johnny Marr, the band's guitarist, confirmed Andy Rourke's death, saying he will be remembered "as a kind and beautiful soul".


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Tragedy as member of iconic 80s band dies

The bassist of The Smiths was described as a “supremely gifted musician”. He died of cancer aged 59. Tom Hussey - The Sun. 2 min read. May 19, 2023 - 6:17PM.


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Andy Rourke, former The Smiths bassist, dead at 59

Andy Rourke, bassist for legendary English rock band The Smiths, has died at age 59 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, his former bandmate announced ...


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The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke has died

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 ...