RTE: The Smiths drummer Mike Joyce talks Strangeways (October 13, 2022)

Mike Joyce is interviewed on rte.ie on his time in The Smiths, the recording of Strangeways, Here We Come and the band’s breakup.

The Smiths drummer Mike Joyce talks Strangeways

Former Smiths drummer Mike Joyce has joked that he might have to guard himself against punches if he ever met his former bandmate Morrissey again.

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[Nature Boy]

It was a theory put forward by some of the more obsessed posters on here. Probably total piffle.

Not piffle as it contributed to the break up of the band and the lawsuit.

 

[dider]

If you're going to go out go out ON TOP. That's exactly what The Smiths did. "Strangeways" is indeed their best and most haunting record and nothing similar to it has been heard since then or even come close. The "indie bands" of today are a sad joke and I see no evidence of originality whatsoever in the next generations outside a few unique stragglers. The Smiths never descended into money whoring and kiss ups to commercial radio. They made art that happened to speak to A TON of human beings worldwide. Timeless music that will capture young people for generations. I was devastated when they broke up, then later I realized it was the best thing at the right time. THE SMITHS WERE / ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT BAND IN THE WORLD.

 

[klaus]

mike could hear him a mile away w/ those ears

 

[AJL]

Weren’t they lovers at one time?

I’ve read that somewhere on this site.

You're thinking of Culture Club

 

[goinghome]

I forgive you Mike. Life is too short for grudges to be held by fans. Next stop Moz!

I do find it a bit strange to come onto a website dedicated to Morrissey's solo career, in the middle of a successful sold-out run of shows for him, only to find the front page full of information about people that currently have nothing to do with Morrissey's activities.

 

[ACTON]

An oldie but worth a listen: Stuart Maconie looks back at Strangeways.

Swansong - The Smiths' Strangeways, Here We Come - BBC Sounds

Stuart Maconie examines The Smiths' final album, Strangeways, Here We Come.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[ToniToni]

With all the due respect, Mike Joyce has been repeating the same words for years. The same old story. I don't see why he keeps willing to meet M when we all know that it is one impossible thing to happen, unless they are waiting for a flight at the same VIP lounge at an airport. And I suppose, in this case, M would swap to another lounge! It is a sad thing, for what they have done in music, but the truth will always be the truth.

 

[ToniToni]

An oldie but worth a listen: Stuart Maconie looks back at Strangeways.

Swansong - The Smiths' Strangeways, Here We Come - BBC Sounds

Stuart Maconie examines The Smiths' final album, Strangeways, Here We Come.

www.bbc.co.uk

I have this audio for ages and it is very informative! I love it.

 

[Mean Streets Of Mitte]

Wonder why someone who claims to be in an equal partner in THE SMITHS...hasn't been in any other band since. Speaks volumes.

The other three, I can see onstage together--but none of them will attend even the funeral of Michael Joyce.

No relevance, no new music or art. I'd rather be dead for sure.

 

[Surface]

Wonder why someone who claims to be in an equal partner in THE SMITHS...hasn't been in any other band since. Speaks volumes.

The other three, I can see onstage together--but none of them will attend even the funeral of Michael Joyce.

No relevance, no new music or art. I'd rather be dead for sure.

He's been in plenty of other bands, including Morrissey's initial solo band.

 

[Anonymous]

He's been in plenty of other bands, including Morrissey's initial solo band.

Yes, and Buzzcocks, Julian Cope, Sinead O'Connor

 

[ZOOM FROM GLOOM]

Yeah, but those more or less were just short stints, rather than a long collaborative involved and evolving artistic relationship. Which may have been what the anon was meaning when compared to The Smiths and saying that Joyce hasn’t been in any other bands.