The Smiths

The Smiths were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1982. They comprised the singer Morrissey, the guitarist Johnny Marr, the bassist Andy Rourke and the drummer Mike Joyce. They are regarded as one of the most important acts to emerge from the 1980s British independent music scene. The Smiths signed to the independent label Rough Trade Records in 1983 and released their first album, The Smiths, in 1984. They based their songs on the songwriting partnership of Morrissey and Marr. Read more on Last.fm

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Appearances

FIRST

24/11/1983
This Charming Man
Mimed Performance

LAST

24/11/1994
This Charming Man
Mimed Performance

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Artist Statistics

Below are the number of appearances made, sorted by the most popular types of performance. Repeat performances are not counted, unless stated otherwise.

Studio Performances

Repeat Performances

Live Performances

Satellite Performances

Music Videos

Linked Performances

Artist Appearances

Episode	Performance
24/11/1994	This Charming Man Mimed Performance
10/09/1992	How Soon Is Now Top 40 Breaker Clip
13/08/1992	This Charming Man Top 40 Breaker Clip
Review of the 80s	Sheila Take A Bow Mimed Performance
19/11/1987	I Started Something I Couldn't Finish Top 40 Breaker Clip
20/08/1987	Girlfriend In A Coma Top 40 Breaker Clip
23/04/1987	Sheila Take A Bow Mimed Performance
05/02/1987	Shoplifters Of The World Unite Mimed Performance
30/10/1986	Ask Top 40 Breaker Clip
07/08/1986	Panic Music Video
31/07/1986	Panic Top 40 Breaker Clip
10/10/1985	The Boy With The Thorn In His Side Mimed Performance
03/10/1985	The Boy With The Thorn In His Side Top 40 Breaker Clip
14/02/1985	How Soon Is Now? Mimed Performance
30/08/1984	William, It Was Really Nothing Mimed Performance
14/06/1984	Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now Mimed Performance
31/05/1984	Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now Mimed Performance
09/02/1984	What Difference Does It Make? Mimed Performance
26/01/1984	What Difference Does It Make? Mimed Performance
24/11/1983	This Charming Man Mimed Performance

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