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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[Anonymous]

I think Moz can take him.

 

[Anonymous]

I'd be down for a Las Vegas pay-per-view boxing match between these two. It would be great publicity for Morrissey's new album, and at the end both parties would have worked out their demons, and be sweaty-hugging each other in the ring.

 

[Gaylord Deepstar]

Weren’t they lovers at one time?

I’ve read that somewhere on this site.

 

[Deleted member 30524]

if there were a boxing bout between
Mozz and Mike.....

Then I would predict a Knockout
For Joyce within the first two seconds.

We all know Mozz ain’t no back street scrapper ..

 

[Anonymous]

Weren’t they lovers at one time?

I’ve read that somewhere on this site.

Yes, that's why the lawsuit was so acrimonious.

 

[Thewlis]

He’s got really huge ears

 

[gordyboy9]

if there were a boxing bout between
Mozz and Mike.....

Then I would predict a Knockout
For Joyce within the first two seconds.

We all know Mozz ain’t no back street scrapper ..

never underestimate an opponent-bruce lee.

 

[marred]

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

 

[Deleted member 30524]

never underestimate an opponent-bruce lee.

The pen is mightier than the
Sword - Edward Bulwer-Lytton

 

[Deleted member 30524]

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

What’s Mike done to you ??

 

[marred]

What’s Mike done to you ??

Nothing. You?

 

[MILKISMURDER]

Don’t you remember the gossip site post that suggested Moz is a closet brawler who gets into fist fights after drinking sessions and has a home gym where he lifts weights etc? Joyce would be in trouble if the Have a Go Merchant came for him.

 

[Moz Fan]

Mike's speaking a lot about Morrissey lately. I wonder why...

 

[ACTON]

As always Mike comes across as a decent and friendly guy who you'd just love to have pints with. I used to work with his cousin for a good few years.

 

[Anonymous]

Weren’t they lovers at one time?

Can't drummers be lovers?

 

[Deleted member 30524]

Nothing. You?

Nothing.

 

[Deleted member 30524]

Pleased we got it all sorted then

 

[Watson]

Weren’t they lovers at one time?

I’ve read that somewhere on this site.

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

 

[BookishBoy]

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

I have no idea which particular obsessive you might be talking about...