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Mike Joyce's Autobiography Reveals Smiths Secrets, Set for 2025

8/26/2025

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Mike Joyce, drummer for The Smiths, will publish his autobiography, *The Drums*, on November 6, 2025.
The memoir will provide an unfiltered account of his time with the band, following similar works by Morrissey and Johnny Marr.
Joyce received a £1 million settlement in a 1996 royalties lawsuit, likely to be covered in the book.
A band reunion appears unlikely, particularly after the death of bassist Andy Rourke in 2023.

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Story summary

Mike Joyce, drummer for The Smiths, will publish his autobiography, *The Drums*, on November 6, 2025.
The memoir will provide an unfiltered account of his time with the band, following similar works by Morrissey and Johnny Marr.
Joyce received a £1 million settlement in a 1996 royalties lawsuit, likely to be covered in the book.
A band reunion appears unlikely, particularly after the death of bassist Andy Rourke in 2023.