Andy Rourke pumped out killer bassline after killer bassline and they were so good that everyone was convinced Marr wrote them until he himself said it was all Andy. The real chemistry in the band was between bass and guitar not bass and vocals.
I think it was pretty humble of Andy and Mike to not complain about being more or less robbed of some of the fame that they maybe deserved. I mean, in my opinion Andy was an incredible bassist.
And might I add what an amazingly humble man Johnny Marr is. One of the greatest guitarists of all time with an instantly recognisable sound who wrote of the greatest tunes of the 80s. Legend.
it’s so hard to find smiths interviews with mike and andy in them!! it’s almost 99% percent of the time morrissey, and sometimes (but rarely) johnny. love this!!!
Quick answer: Morrissey and Tony allegedly met, says Tony, for a possible record deal. Tony asked what Moz wants, Moz pointed to a poster of Elvis and said "I want to be a star". Tony then walked out on him.
I like Wilson's style, he always cuts through the BS and would ask thought provoking questions instead of coddling the members. I wish more interviews were like this.
Tony Wilson is easily as important as _any_ musician in the Manchester/UK scene (and more so than most). UK music was infinitely more interesting because of him and is all the worse off for his death. He will be calling him Steven because, as AndyUnwritten pointed out, he knew him when he was still a school kid well before the Smiths. Morrissey sent him a record cover of the New York Dolls and told him he should stick them on So It Goes (or something that), so Morrissey obviously respected him
So glad this video was posted. I was feeling really depressed and it always helps to see Tony again, even though we can only see him on film these days. Such a great interviewer..just made life so much more interesting. He had such charisma , and was the most impressive man of my generation in the North WestI And a sweetheart too. I think most of us loved him really and still miss him very badly!!
Just saw "24 Hour Party People" last weekend and am obsessed with the music scene that flick dramatized. It truly is mind blowing how many amazing, influential, and ground breaking bands came out of Manchester during the late 70s/early 80s and beyond . . .
Great interview, Tony Wilson asking fair questions to the band members of The Smiths. A group very relevant that changed music 1983 to 87, a one off. Morrissey comes across eloquently. He seem much more bitter today. Johnny Marr driving force behind unique guitar sound. I like the way Tony Wilson was inclusive and got the thoughts of drummer Mike Joyce & Bassist Andy Rourke and their important input into The Smiths work. Nice work here.
Andy Rourke pumped out killer bassline after killer bassline and they were so good that everyone was convinced Marr wrote them until he himself said it was all Andy. The real chemistry in the band was between bass and guitar not bass and vocals.
I think it was pretty humble of Andy and Mike to not complain about being more or less robbed of some of the fame that they maybe deserved. I mean, in my opinion Andy was an incredible bassist.
"Mozart, hip guy" oh johnny... :D
One of Tony Wilsons famous lines “”I should have signed The Smiths”
I love that Tony called him Steven. I'm sure it drove Morrissey crazy, and I'm even more sure Tony knew it!
I love the bit where Marr calls Mozart a "Hip Guy"
I feel bad for the drummer and bassist. They have no idea what's coming for them...
And might I add what an amazingly humble man Johnny Marr is. One of the greatest guitarists of all time with an instantly recognisable sound who wrote of the greatest tunes of the 80s. Legend.
Johnny looks so fucking cool in this interview
it’s so hard to find smiths interviews with mike and andy in them!! it’s almost 99% percent of the time morrissey, and sometimes (but rarely) johnny. love this!!!
Quick answer: Morrissey and Tony allegedly met, says Tony, for a possible record deal. Tony asked what Moz wants, Moz pointed to a poster of Elvis and said "I want to be a star". Tony then walked out on him.
I like Wilson's style, he always cuts through the BS and would ask thought provoking questions instead of coddling the members. I wish more interviews were like this.
Tony Wilson is easily as important as _any_ musician in the Manchester/UK scene (and more so than most). UK music was infinitely more interesting because of him and is all the worse off for his death.
He will be calling him Steven because, as AndyUnwritten pointed out, he knew him when he was still a school kid well before the Smiths. Morrissey sent him a record cover of the New York Dolls and told him he should stick them on So It Goes (or something that), so Morrissey obviously respected him
johnny marr's class in this footage...his playing and his one liner about mozart..!!.
Mick Joyce "Our time will come" In the high courts probably wasn't what he meant.
So glad this video was posted. I was feeling really depressed and it always helps to see Tony again, even though we can only see him on film these days. Such a great interviewer..just made life so much more interesting. He had such charisma , and was the most impressive man of my generation in the North WestI And a sweetheart too. I think most of us loved him really and still miss him very badly!!
gosh, Marr's guitar playing... perfection
Just saw "24 Hour Party People" last weekend and am obsessed with the music scene that flick dramatized. It truly is mind blowing how many amazing, influential, and ground breaking bands came out of Manchester during the late 70s/early 80s and beyond . . .
I love Johnny's British teeth! He's had some work done since then.
Great interview, Tony Wilson asking fair questions to the band members of The Smiths. A group very relevant that changed music 1983 to 87, a one off. Morrissey comes across eloquently. He seem much more bitter today. Johnny Marr driving force behind unique guitar sound. I like the way Tony Wilson was inclusive and got the thoughts of drummer Mike Joyce & Bassist Andy Rourke and their important input into The Smiths work. Nice work here.