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Mike Joyce Reflects on Smiths' Legacy Amid Tension

11/7/2025

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Mike Joyce, the drummer of The Smiths, discusses his distant relationship with frontman Morrissey in his autobiography The Drums.
Joyce says he and Johnny Marr and Andy Rourke were close, while Morrissey remained aloof.
Following Andy Rourke's death in 2023, Joyce expresses uncertainty about a reunion, citing Morrissey's controversial political views.
He notes he hasn't spoken to Morrissey since 1992, but The Smiths' legacy endures, resonating with new generations globally.

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Mike Joyce, the drummer of The Smiths, discusses his distant relationship with frontman Morrissey in his autobiography The Drums.
Joyce says he and Johnny Marr and Andy Rourke were close, while Morrissey remained aloof.
Following Andy Rourke's death in 2023, Joyce expresses uncertainty about a reunion, citing Morrissey's controversial political views.
He notes he hasn't spoken to Morrissey since 1992, but The Smiths' legacy endures, resonating with new generations globally.