RIP Andy Rourke (May 19, 2023)

Oh man, this hurts. Tweet from Johnny:

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Related items:

• Morrissey-solo: [Morrissey Central] "BEAM OF LIGHT." - May 19, 2023
• Morrissey-solo: Mike Joyce pays tribute to Andy Rourke on BBC Breakfast (May 20, 2023) - May 21, 2023

Media items:

• BBC: "Andy Rourke: The Smiths bassist dies aged 59" - May 19, 2023
• The Guardian: "Andy Rourke, bassist for the Smiths, dies aged 59" - May 19, 2023
• The Independent: "Andy Rourke death: The Smiths bassist dies aged 59" - May 19, 2023
• Louder Than War: Andy Rourke dies at 59 - May 19, 2023
• NME: "The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke has died" - May 19, 2023
• Mojo: "“The Smiths Were A Gang. A Band Of Brothers…” Andy Rourke Interviewed" - May 19, 2023

 

[billybu69]

Nice words - https://www.morrisseycentral.com/messagesfrommorrissey

nothing that he played had been played by someone else.

He knows the right thing to say, lovely thought.

 

[Uncleskinny]

 

[Surface]

Nice of Tim Burgess to turn tonights listening party into a opportunity to celebrate the genius of Andy.

 

[Surface]

https://www.itv.com/watch/news/tributes-paid-to-the-smiths-bassist-andy-rourke-who-has-died-aged-59/3305zpr

 

[TheSmiths_1985]

Would be nice if someone (someone trustworthy) from the Smiths/Morrissey fan community were to set up some kind of gofundme or something… is there a pancreatic cancer charity/cause we can make a collective donation to in his memory?

 

[Banbury Moz Army]

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Oh man, this hurts. Tweet from Johnny:


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Related item:

• Morrissey-solo: "BEAM OF LIGHT." - May 19, 2023

Media items:

• BBC: "Andy Rourke: The Smiths bassist dies aged 59" - May 19, 2023
• The Guardian: "Andy Rourke, bassist for the Smiths, dies aged 59" - May 19, 2023
• The Independent: "Andy Rourke death: The Smiths bassist dies aged 59" - May 19, 2023
• Louder Than War: Andy Rourke dies at 59 - May 19, 2023
• NME: "The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke has died" - May 19, 2023

Sleep well brother. You gave pleasure to many and we thank you.

 

[Moz Fan]

Nice. Thanks, Peter.

 

[celibate]

Godspeed Andy Rourke.

[damnit he was the youngest Smith, a year older than me]

 

[ACTON]

I'm having a Smiths night with my best friend tonight. Smiths records and an IPA raised in honour of Andy and all the great music he gave us. Could life ever be sane again?

 

[ACTON]

Noel Gallagher is on The Late Late Show on RTE (Ireland TV) tonight. It's live so I hope he mentions Andy.

 

[The Wild Turkey]

RIP Andy
Thanks for the bass.

 

[Amy]

I'm having a Smiths night with my best friend tonight. Smiths records and an IPA raised in honour of Andy and all the great music he gave us. Could life ever be sane again?

Same in our house, I'm watching all the TOTP performances too. How bloody sad and awful it is, not even 60.

 

[ACTON]

Same in our house, I'm watching all the TOTP performances too. How bloody sad and awful it is, not even 60.

I feel like we need a new emoticon on the voting buttons for Moz Solo. One with a broken heart.

 

[kierennnnnnn]

this literally can't be happening theres no f***ing way...the way i found out through nile f***ing marr is insane too...

 

[Lujan369]

So, our fears were true. This is disgusting. Devastating. One of my all time favorite bass players. For me, it’s him, Hooky and Simon Gallup.

It feels unreal, horrific, that a member of The Smiths has died.

It is the time that passes inexorably...si

 

[Lujan369]

First of the gang to die.

Respeto por favor !!! Ya tenian que salir con alguna boludez pero por favor!!!Respect please!!! But they already had to say a boludez!!!!!!

 

[Lujan369]

Es el primero de la pandilla en morir y ahora, por muy escasa que fuera la posibilidad, los Smith nunca volverán a morir.

Solo te conocí una vez, Andy, en el pub detrás del Apollo, pero me compraste un trago y estuviste sano como una libra toda la noche.

Descansa en la leyenda.

OMG Very strong your message!!!:llorar:

 

[Amy]

I have just remembered that when Andy was photographed with the custom Fender, he Tweeted something like "Thank you Fender for rushing this through for me." At the time it could have meant anything but now, it seems he knew he didn't have a lot of time left. I have no idea how a person comes to terms with that. I get the impression from Sonny's post that Johnny returned the Rourke family's old favour to him and moved Andy in to spend time with him during those last months. God go with them all.

 

[Benny-the-British-Butcher]

How Sad Is Now !
Rest in peace Andy Rourke, thank you so so much for all your creative masterpieces on bass guitar in one of the greatest most short lived bands in the world. Thank you for the songs that shaped my life.
I’d like to dedicate the opening lines from a song (Point Of Light) by George Borrowski to you.

Its been a great, great day.
I‘ve done my best.
And with your touch and kindness.
I’ll take a rest.
Though I look quite tall.
Inside I’m small.
Will you walk beside me?
Slowly guide me.
To a point of light.

Thoughts and kindness to Andy’s family. Johnny, Steven, Mike and Craig.
Smiths fans all over the world.

Benny

 

[ListeningLoud]

I have just remembered that when Andy was photographed with the custom Fender, he Tweeted something like "Thank you Fender for rushing this through for me." At the time it could have meant anything but now, it seems he knew he didn't have a lot of time left. I have no idea how a person comes to terms with that. I get the impression from Sonny's post that Johnny returned the Rourke family's old favour to him and moved Andy in to spend time with him during those last months. God go with them all.

I’ve noticed Johnny hasn’t been attending Manchester City games this season which is unusual, so you could be correct. Johnny is a special guy.