Andy Rourke
British musician (1964–2023)
Andrew Michael Rourke (17 January 1964 – 19 May 2023) was an English musician. He is best known as the bassist of the 1980s indie rock band the Smiths. Many people think Rourke is one of the greatest bassists of his generation. He is known for his melodic and funk inspired way to bass playing.[2][3]
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| Birth name | Andrew Michael Rourke |
| Born | 17 January 1964 Manchester, England |
| Died | 19 May 2023 (aged 59) New York City, US |
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| Occupation(s) | Musician |
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Francesca Mor (m. 2012) |
| Website | Official website |
Rourke joined the Smiths after their first gig, He had known their guitarist Johnny Marr since secondary school. Rourke played on all of their albums. After the group broke up in 1987, he played on some of Morrissey's early solo releases. Morrissey had been the lead singer for the Smiths. Rourke recorded with Sinéad O'Connor and the Pretenders in the early 1990s. He was a member of the supergroup Freebass and the band D.A.R.K.
References
change- ↑ Simpson, Dave (19 May 2023). "Andy Rourke obituary". The Guardian. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
- ↑ Tomisich, David (15 July 2023). "The 10 most innovative indie bassists of all time". Mixdown Magazine. Retrieved 4 September 2023 – via www.mixdownmag.com.au.
- ↑ Barker, Emily (24 July 2014). "40 Of The Greatest Bassists Of All Time – Picked By NME Readers". NME. Retrieved 4 September 2023 – via www.nme.com.