articleAndy Rourke, the bass guitarist for the influential British band The Smiths, has died following a lengthy illness with pancreatic cancer, his former bandmate Johnny Marr announced Friday. English guitarist Johnny Marr, English singer Morrissey, English drummer Mike Joyce and English bassist Andy Rourke of The Smiths. Andy Rourke attends 61st GRAMMY Nominee Celebration at SECOND on January 28, 2019 in New York City. I was beyond honoured when Andy played bass with me on tour for 2 years. Gutted"Former members of The Smiths, Andy Rourke (right) and Johnny Marr, on stage.

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