The Smiths

The Smiths were the definitive post punk band, leading a movement in music popular in Britain in the eighties known there as "indie" after most bands' tendency to release to independent labels (although many released to major labels). The Smiths were greatly influential on modern indie bands who are trying to revive the style, especially Interpol. They had two gold albums. They have been considered for the Hall of Fame before but not chosen. Frontman Morrissey went on to have a successful solo career.

Recommended Songs

 * How Soon is Now?
 * There is a Light That Never Goes Out
 * This Charming Man
 * Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now
 * Bigmouth Strikes Again
 * Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want
 * What Difference Does It Make?
 * The Boy With the Thorn In His Side
 * Panic
 * Girlfriend in a Coma
 * Ask
 * Stop Me if You Think You've Heard This One Before
 * Cemetry Gates
 * William It Was Really Nothing
 * Half a Person
 * A Rush and a Push and the Land is Ours
 * Pretty Girls Make Graves
 * That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore
 * Sweet and Tender Hooligan
 * This Night Has Opened My Eyes
 * You Just Haven't Earned It Yet Baby
 * I Started Something I Couldn't Finish (Never Meant to Go)
 * Sheila Take a Bow
 * Some Girls are Bigger Than Others

suggested lineup

 * Morrissey
 * Johnny Marr
 * Andy Rourke
 * Mike Joyce