Tag: Johnny Marr
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The Smiths’ Mike Joyce: I’m Not on Morrissey’s Christmas Card List
Introduction: A Glimpse Behind The Smiths’ early rise In November 1983, a 20-year-old drummer sat under pink studio lights at the BBC Television Centre, a formative moment in the rise of The Smiths. Mike Joyce, still fresh from his punk roots, was part of a band that would soon become one of the defining acts…
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I took mushrooms before my audition: Mike Joyce recalls wild Smiths gigs, Marr’s antics, and Morrissey’s genius
Reliving the wild days In a palatial suite at a Manchester hotel, Mike Joyce sits with the calm, seasoned air of a drummer who has spent decades translating chaos into rhythm. He’s recalling the period that defined a generation: the Smiths, the Queen Is Dead tour, and the Salford Maxwell Hall show that still flickers…
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I took mushrooms before my audition: Mike Joyce on wild Smiths gigs, Marr’s jim-jams and Morrissey’s genius
Introduction: A drummer’s eye on a legendary band Mike Joyce, the steady heartbeat behind the Smiths during their most influential years, sits in a palatial suite at Manchester’s Stock Exchange hotel. The light is soft, the air is calm, yet the memories he’s about to share crackle with the electricity of a band that defined…
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Mike Joyce on Wild Smiths Gigs, Marr’s Jim-Jams, and Morrissey’s Genius
From the Manchester Suite to the Studio: A drummer’s memory lane In a palatial suite overlooking Manchester, Mike Joyce sits back and revisits a decade that defined indie rock for a generation. The Smiths’ drummer, a steady force behind the kit, reflects on a period marked by feverish energy, unpredictable backstage rituals, and a sense…