on April 14, Pete Farndon drowned in a bathtub, the result of heroin intoxication. "I remember so clearly playing that Barbarism break over and over, trying to learn the riff, and marvelling at this steely funk driving the track along," he reminisced. The Pretenders Rock band For the Record 1 An Unlikely Frontwoman 2 Teamed With Bassist Farndon 3 Solidified Lineup 4 Warm Reception From U.S. Suede bassist Mat Osman paid tribute to Rourke, calling him "a total one-off - a rare bassist whose sound you could recognise straight away. In 2005, Rourke formed the supergroup Freebass, along with fellow bassists Peter Hook, formerly of New Order and Joy Division, and Gary "Mani" Mounfield of the Stone Roses and Primal Scream, CNN reported. Rourke joined The Smiths in 1982, and played alongside the band until their split in 1987 ahead of the release of their fourth studio album, "Strangeways, Here We Come."ĭuring a decades-long music career, he went on to play with The Smiths front man Morrissey on his solo projects after the group disbanded, as well as performing with artists including Sinéad O'Connor, The Pretenders, Badly Drawn Boy and guitarist Aziz Ibrahim. It was a big place, it was half-full, and it was very uncomfortable for me to watch it. I saw a show, I don’t know what year it was, but it was awful. RELATED: 'General Hospital' actress Jackie Zeman dies at 70 after short battle with cancer, family says She’s led the Pretenders through death, discord, and stretches of silence. When you returned to the Pretenders, was it easy to let bygones be bygones The way it was done was like hacking me off at the knees and insulting me to a point. "We request privacy at this sad time," he added. "Andy will be remembered as a kind and beautiful soul by those who knew him and as a supremely gifted musician by music fans," Marr said. After The Smiths, Rourke played alongside The Pretenders and Sinead O'Connor, as well as with the supergroup Freebass, which included Gary Mounfield from the Stone Roses and Peter Hook from New Order. A love triangle involving a photographer, a director and an actress. Peter Granville Farndon (12 June 1952 14 April 1983) was an English bassist and founding member of the rock band the Pretenders. 2 days ago &0183 &32 Andy Rourke, bassist for legendary English rock band The Smiths, has died at age 59 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, his former bandmate announced Friday. With Juno Temple, Brian Cox, Jane Levy, James Franco. "It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Andy Rourke after a lengthy illness with pancreatic cancer," guitarist Johnny Marr wrote on Twitter. The Pretenders: Directed by James Franco. LONDON - Andy Rourke, bassist for legendary English rock band The Smiths, has died at age 59 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, his former bandmate announced Friday. Andy Rourke, founding bass player with the Smiths, the iconic ’80s indie band whose reputation seems to grow.
0 kommentar(er)
