RIP Andy Rourke

[martin_p]

Former Smiths bassist Andy Rourke has died at the age of 59. Played on lots of my favourite songs.

Rest In Peace.

[Swizzlestick]

Echo the above. An integral part of my listening growing up.

RIP Andy.

[TheFamilyCat]

That is sad news. Incredible musician whose baselines interwove beautifully with Marr's guitar.
Gone way too soon.

[HahaYeah]

RIP Andy Rourke,he was a great bassist, what a young age to go.

[claretonthecoast1882]

There is a light that never goes out

RIP

[lizardlad]

Bass playing often overlooked due to the brilliance of Morrissey and Marr - R.I.P Andy

[Swizzlestick]

Marr's done a really nice tribute on his Facebook.

[Lancasterclaret]

Marr's done a really nice tribute on his Facebook.

And on twitter

[Vincent'sCap]

Such sad news,but he has had the privilege of playing on one of the greatest songs ever written,he will never be forgotten for that.
There is a light that never goes out
RIP Andy Rourke

[Jimmymaccer]

Pancreatic cancer again……….terrible news but glad they have been clear in saying it’s this type of cancer……..needs the research to detect early as the signs usually only appear when it’s too late.

The Smiths……..tremendous band………

[Clovius Boofus]

First of the gang to die.

Such sad news.

[Croydon Claret]

Pancreatic cancer again……….terrible news but glad they have been clear in saying it’s this type of cancer……..needs the research to detect early as the signs usually only appear when it’s too late.

The Smiths……..tremendous band………

My partner works at the Institute of Cancer Research. They've identified a molecule that pancreatic cancer feeds on if there isn't sufficient blood glucose. Sort of a back up fuel.

Signs are very encouraging, now they're working on a way to suppress the molecule

[Herts Clarets]

Terrible news, part of a band that were the soundtrack to many growing up in the mid 1980s and played on so many iconic songs. A great talent taken way too soon. Heaven knows I'm miserable now. RIP Andy Rourke

[Burnley Ace]

I knew his wife.

[dougcollins]

Integral part of a hugely influential band.

[helmclaret]

What a bass player. RIP.

[Lip]

R.I.P. Andy Rourke

[groove]

The rhythm section of The Smiths is sometimes overlooked because of the genius of Morrissey and Marr. Rourke and Joyce were the driving force of the band which complemented the others to create the best music of that generation. Been listening to the Meat is Murder album today in tribute and some of the bass lines are sublime. By all accounts a really genuine, cool guy too.
RIP Andy Rourke

[Jimmymaccer]

My partner works at the Institute of Cancer Research. They've identified a molecule that pancreatic cancer feeds on if there isn't sufficient blood glucose. Sort of a back up fuel.

Signs are very encouraging, now they're working on a way to suppress the molecule

My mum, absolutely fit as ……….just had stomach ache…….we sat with her, whilst she was told “stage 4, pancreatic cancer……”…….some 12 weeks later, gone.

What your partner is doing, means so much to me as all the focus seems on cancers (all of which are terrible) which have higher rates of positive treatment, as tho no point bothering with pancreatic………………

What your partner us doing is so valuable …………

Appreciated……oh and UTC!!!!!

[AmbleClaret]

Just this, RIP Andy Rourke, a quarter of the band who shaped my teenage years,and maybe my life on going forever.