Rourke or Joyce

[elko]

In part I agree with you (in that the Smiths would almost definately have still been successful without them), but I do think that they were part of forming the sound of The Smiths, and that they would not have been as good without Rourke and Joyce's contributions.

[Pashernate_Lover]

No way! The Smiths wouldn't have been the Smiths without Andy and Mike! They added their own unique flavor to each song, and I don't imagine the Smiths would have been nearly so successful if the bass or drums were stronger or weaker in their music, life is in the details! Mike and Andy were a huge part of the Smiths, they were superb musicians, and they definately weren't unimportant!

[Still Ill]

Anyone paid any attention to Joyce and Rourke recently with the Vinny Peculiar project? They're in the middle of touring and promoting a new record. I haven't listen to any of the recent stuff. A while back I heard some snippets of Vinny's music, remembered it wasn't bad, but I guess I should have another listen before I make any solid judgements!

[elko]

Yeah they are on tour, if they are playing Bristol then I will check them out, but it's unlikely.

[Pashernate_Lover]

Did it occur to anyone else that Mike Joyce would make a really good Frankenstein monster?

[girl_afraid]

Awwww! What made you think of that?! In the early Smiths years he was quite a looker really!

Though now that you mention it, he may have a touch of the Frank about him, but not enough to be my first choice if I decided to make a film of it...

[elko]

It's the ears that do it.

[Still Ill]

What?!! Mike has aged well. He looks better now than both Andy and Johnny. But I admit, never thought much of him from a physical standpoint, until I met him. He is better looking in person, especially when he smiles. Sounds silly, but he's so much warmer than any of the others, besides maybe Johnny. But point taken, he would make a good Frankie, I say that reluctantly. You know, Johnny has the best look in that banner above, now that I'm really staring at it!

[girl_afraid]

Oh, looking at the banner, it's definitely the neck! It's really thick-set... And also possibly the way he's kinda staring straight at the camera in a sort of "uuhhhhhhhhh" zombie-type fashion. I do like Johnny's shirt!

I agree Still Ill, I think Mike's aged really well, and question - WHEN DID YOU MEET HIM?????!!!!!!!! <!--emo&:o--><!--endemo--> And I read something about him talking to the fans after the gigs and stuff, and thought that was so sweet!

[Still Ill]

Mike and Andy did a Dj tour in March right when Morrissey begun his tour (whom I saw just a couple of weeks later!). Saw them at a small venue, SATH Smiths cover band performed first, then they 'spun' records afterwards for a good 2 hours. They were very laid back. Andy stayed behind the booth, but Mike was all over the dance floor with about 20 of us. He is very, very nice and chatty. Thickest accent, it was hard to follow his conversation, mostly small talk. But he clearly enjoys hanging out with people. Andy's more reserved, but very accessible. They seemed to have a great time. Had some stuff signed by them and took pictures. It was a phenomenol night, almost dreamlike! Johnny is all that's left for me to see and I forgot to mention from the Oxfam article, the Healers are recording with a record due out next spring. I won't miss Johnny next time!

[Pashernate_Lover]

In order to honor Halloween...GO MIKE! Rock it, Frankenstein! <!--emo&:P--><!--endemo-->