Tales of The Smiths Season 2

[conchrisoulis]

Moz on Manchester's cross-eyed disco-divas ...and The Clones.

TALES OF THE SMITHS:
Just walk up right up to the microphone /// pt VIIΙ

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The Nosebleeds' rhythm section join Morrissey and Billy Duffy's punk band, T-Shirt.

TALES OF THE SMITHS:
Just walk right up to the microphone /// ptIX

Tales of The Smiths is a daily online comic on the history of The Smiths in Greek and English (scroll down for the English version)
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[conchrisoulis]

The superiority of Manchester's music scene according to an article Morrissey published in Kid's Stuff fanzine (Jan 1978)

TALES OF THE SMITHS:
Just walk right up to the microphone /// ptX

Tales of The Smiths is a daily online comic on the history of The Smiths in Greek and English (scroll down for the English version)
CLICK HERE to read Just walk up right up to the microphone ///pt X

 

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Patti Smith's vulgar tongue totally freaks out Morrissey at her 1978 London Fanzine Con.

TALES OF THE SMITHS:
Just walk right up to the microphone /// ptXI

Tales of The Smiths is a daily online comic on the history of The Smiths in Greek and English (scroll down for the English version)
CLICK HERE to read Just walk up right up to the microphone ///pt XI

 

[conchrisoulis]

On the aftermath of Patti Smith's public meltdown, Morrissey ends his friendship with Patti-basher, Phil Fletcher...

TALES OF THE SMITHS:
Just walk right up to the microphone /// ptXII

Tales of The Smiths is a daily online comic on the history of The Smiths in Greek and English (scroll down for the English version)
CLICK HERE to read Just walk up right up to the microphone ///pt XII

 

[conchrisoulis]

Morrissey's boss goes mental over his Ramones t-shirt.

TALES OF THE SMITHS:
Just walk right up to the microphone /// ptXIII

Tales of The Smiths is a daily online comic on the history of The Smiths in Greek and English (scroll down for the English version)
CLICK HERE to read Just walk up right up to the microphone ///pt XIII

 

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Morrissey and Billy Duffy's first gig ever with their band, T-Shirt (billed as The Nosebleeds) in April 1978.

TALES OF THE SMITHS
Just walk right up to the microphone /// pt XIV

Tales of The Smiths is a daily online comic on the history of The Smiths in Greek and English (scroll down for the English version)
CLICK HERE to read Just walk up right up to the microphone ///pt XIV

 

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The final gig by Morrissey and Billy Duffy's band, opening for Howard Devoto's Magazine.

TALES OF THE SMITHS
Just walk right up to the microphone /// pt XV

Tales of The Smiths is a daily online comic on the history of The Smiths in Greek and English (scroll down for the English version)
CLICK HERE to read Just walk up right up to the microphone ///pt XV

 

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Billy Duffy breaks up Morrissey's first band, shortly after a triumphant gig and NME review.
The dream is over.

TALES OF THE SMITHS
Just walk right up to the microphone /// finale

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Johnny and Andy's band, The Paris Valentinos, dissolve just as Mike Joyce joins The Hoax.

TALES OF THE SMITHS
Now we are heroes///ptI

Tales of The Smiths is a daily online comic on the history of The Smiths in Greek and English (scroll down for the English version)
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On the occasion of David Johansen's debut solo album release, Morrissey writes a long article in Kid's Stuff fanzine praising the ex-New York Dolls' importance.

TALES OF THE SMITHS
Now we are heroes///ptII

Tales of The Smiths is a daily online comic on the history of The Smiths in Greek and English (scroll down for the English version)
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The increase of racist attacks in Britain in 1978 bands together the greatest Punk groups (from The Clash to Buzzcocks and from Sham 69 to X-Ray Spex)
...but whatever happened to the Sex Pistols that started it all?

TALES OF THE SMITHS
Now we are heroes///ptIII

Tales of The Smiths is a daily online comic on the history of The Smiths in Greek and English (scroll down for the English version)
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The final days of Sid and Nancy.
Murder, Drugs, Rape ...& the Misfits' Jerry Only?!

TALES OF THE SMITHS
Now we are heroes///ptIV

Tales of The Smiths is a daily online comic on the history of The Smiths in Greek and English (scroll down for the English version)
CLICK HERE to read Now we are heroes///ptIV

 

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Moz and Pommy chase Patti Smith all over Manchester before her comeback concert! It's the 31st Aug 1978.

TALES OF THE SMITHS
The boy looked at Johnny///ptI

Tales of The Smiths is a daily online comic on the history of The Smiths in Greek and English (scroll down for the English version)
CLICK HERE to read The boy looked at Johnny///ptI

 

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Morrissey meets Marr!
At last, the seldomly mentioned TRUE first meeting of Steve Morrissey and Johnny Maher before the Patti Smith gig on the 31st Aug 1978.

TALES OF THE SMITHS
The boy looked at Johnny /// ptII

Tales of The Smiths is a daily online comic on the history of The Smiths in Greek and English (scroll down for the English version)
CLICK HERE to read The boy looked at Johnny///ptII

 

[conchrisoulis]

Morrissey auditions for a position in Slaughter & The Dogs. Sep 1978.

TALES OF THE SMITHS
The boy looked at Johnny /// ptIII

Tales of The Smiths is a daily online comic on the history of The Smiths in Greek and English (scroll down for the English version)
CLICK HERE to read The boy looked at Johnny///ptIII

 

[conchrisoulis]

Morrissey sings for Slaughter & The Dogs, who audition for a record deal in London. Oct 1978.

TALES OF THE SMITHS
The boy looked at Johnny /// ptIV

Tales of The Smiths is a daily online comic on the history of The Smiths in Greek and English (scroll down for the English version)
CLICK HERE to read The boy looked at Johnny///ptIV

 

[conchrisoulis]

Morrissey is left without a band as Slaughter & The Dogs move on without him. He disowns them forever.

TALES OF THE SMITHS
The boy looked at Johnny /// pt5

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[conchrisoulis]

On the eve of the Winter of Discontent, Morrissey's family decides to immigrate to the US

TALES OF THE SMITHS
Manchester, so much to answer for ptI

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[conchrisoulis]

Morrissey immigrates to Colorado, just as James Maker has his first sexual experience.

TALES OF THE SMITHS
Manchester, so much to answer for///ptIΙ

Tales of The Smiths is a daily online comic on the history of The Smiths in Greek and English (scroll down for the English version)

CLICK HERE to read Manchester, so much to answer for///ptIΙ