The briefest of posts because I am away from the laptop, and there are only so many words I can type on my phone before losing the will. But I have just heard this morning, via an Instagram post from Johnny Marr, that Andy Rourke has died. He was only 59, and had been struggling with pancreatic cancer for some time.
This is not even his greatest bass line but it is probably the best known, and a wonderful live performance too.
Rest in peace, Andy Rourke - one indispensable quarter of a band that changed my life, and countless others.
What a marvellous performance, I remember it well. In fact I probably still have my original recording of it on a VHS tape somewhere in this building. An awfully sad day.
ReplyDeleteYes, sad and a shock, despite his illness.
DeleteDreadful news,another childhood hero gone too soon. The Smiths were,and remain,unrivalled. A fine legacy for Mr Rourke.
ReplyDeleteTrue enough, mate, true enough. Seems to be one RIP after another, these days.
DeleteI'm still in mourning a week later
ReplyDeleteDitto.
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