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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2018 15:20:08 GMT -6
lol i had to google that one too. I can't believe I had to do my wifi workaround dance to find out that 3 members of The Smiths are doing some unnamed thing in 2018. I really need so sit down and take a good hard look at my life. What in the meth am I doing? another peorian in hiding! |
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Post by ten15 on Jan 19, 2018 15:20:22 GMT -6
added a caption so as not to waste anyone else's time, my friend. *heart hands*  |
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Post by sleeping on Jan 19, 2018 15:26:58 GMT -6
In Marilyn Manson's book there's a list of things that indicate you are gay. One of them is "You can name any member of The Smiths other than Morrissey or Johnny Marr."
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2018 17:11:56 GMT -6
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Post by facts on Jan 19, 2018 17:32:52 GMT -6
Do you think there's any amount of money that would convince Billy to "cede total control" to a producer? Jeff Bezos could write Billy a blank check for Madame Zuzu's and he'd refuse unless he got to pick the tea flavors.
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Post by Pale Hose on Jan 19, 2018 18:25:59 GMT -6
Do you think there's any amount of money that would convince Billy to "cede total control" to a producer? Jeff Bezos could write Billy a blank check for Madame Zuzu's and he'd refuse unless he got to pick the tea flavors. Took the words right out of my mouth. Even in their heyday, it was never a collaborative effort. |
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Post by andrewvb on Jan 19, 2018 18:43:51 GMT -6
if you read the actual blind item it doesnt fit smashing pumpkins at all
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Post by neader on Jan 22, 2018 10:09:19 GMT -6
It was recently teased that three former members of the The Smiths—drummer Mike Joyce, bassist Andy Rourke, and second guitarist Craig Gannon—had something in the works. A post on Joyce’s official Facebook teased a collaboration, along with the words “Summer 2018.” Now, the Smiths members have announced Classically Smiths, a concert series which will see the three of them joined by the Manchester Camerata Orchestra. “There’ll be Smiths classics in the set, but I can’t wait to play the songs that have never been heard live before,” Joyce told the Manchester Evening News.
Songs in the setlist purportedly include Smiths classics such as “Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want,” “Girlfriend In A Coma,” “There is a Light That Never Goes Out,” and more. The first shows will take place in Manchester, London and Edinburgh, with a full UK tour to follow later in the year. Last fall, the Smiths reissued their landmark album The Queen Is Dead.
Classically Smiths:
06-28 Manchester, England - O2 Apollo
06-29 London, England - O2 Academy, Brixton
07-02 Edinburgh, Scotland - Usher Hall
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Post by ultravisitor on Jan 22, 2018 10:21:34 GMT -6
Kinda wish they would have scheduled the dates for a week later when I'm in London.
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Post by irvred on Jan 22, 2018 10:25:20 GMT -6
Not to shit on those three members' contributions but could they seriously not even get Johnny Marr?
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Post by Pale Hose on Jan 22, 2018 10:28:46 GMT -6
Johnny Marr can make money touring on his own.
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Post by neader on Jan 22, 2018 10:30:36 GMT -6
Wonder who will be singing, if anyone.
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Post by nanatod on Jan 22, 2018 11:36:25 GMT -6
Wonder who will be singing, if anyone. morrissey is enough of a contrarian that he could surprise everyone by showing up (as long as no meat is served). |
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Post by andrewvb on Jan 22, 2018 13:06:59 GMT -6
lol
Earlier today, it was reported that Joyce, Rourke, and Gannon will embark on a concert series called “Classically Smiths.” Andy Rourke has now denied his involvement in the project. In an email to Pitchfork, a representative for Rourke writes, “Andy Rourke was never officially confirmed to take part in, license or authorize the use of his name for the Classically Smiths concert. The production company [Bad Production Ltd.] had hoped Andy Rourke would be a part of the project, but at no time was it approved by Andy Rourke or his team.”
Bad Production Ltd.’s press release also included a quote attributed to Andy Rourke (“To have been there the first time round and seen it first hand, and to still be such a big fan of The Smiths today, I am both thrilled and excited to be involved in Classically Smiths. I’m really proud of the band’s work, and being able to present those songs again in this particular production format promises to be a real gift for audiences everywhere.”). Rourke’s rep tells Pitchfork: “Any quotes by Andy Rourke regarding this project are 100% fabricated and without approval.”
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Post by Pale Hose on Jan 22, 2018 13:08:25 GMT -6
Wow they couldn't even avoid a shit show without the two biggest divas in the band.
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Post by Pale Hose on Jan 22, 2018 13:11:21 GMT -6
CoS is reporting D'arcy is not going to be a part of the Pumpkins reunion  |
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Post by monasterymonochrome on Jan 22, 2018 13:12:13 GMT -6
So basically...it'll be Joyce drumming along to an Orchestra? Gannon is about as much a member of the Smiths as Pat Smear is to Nirvana. This venture has been one hell of a ride and we haven't even gotten to the part where they all sue each other again.
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Post by andrewvb on Jan 22, 2018 13:15:50 GMT -6
CoS is reporting D'arcy is not going to be a part of the Pumpkins reunion
“I only just found about yesterday that the band has decided to go with a different bass player,” she addedwow that is fucked up also: According to Wretzky, Corgan, Iha, Chamberlin, and as-yet-unknown bassist will embark on a tour together this summer. |
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Post by claypoolfan on Jan 22, 2018 13:18:33 GMT -6
What the hell? Are they dumb? I mean I have to imagine she wanted equal pay and they shut her down? What other reason why wouldn't they want her in there when a full reunion will get them more $$$$$ overall? Or maybe she's not clean? It doesn't make any sense.
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Post by Pale Hose on Jan 22, 2018 13:20:43 GMT -6
Billy was always really critical of her bass playing. I'm just speculating but that would be my best guess, she hasn't been an active musician in a long time.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2018 13:21:28 GMT -6
She has ongoing drug and alcohol problems and they’re probably worried about her staying clean for an entire tour or being able to play. It sucks, but doesn’t surprise me at all.
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Post by claypoolfan on Jan 22, 2018 13:23:55 GMT -6
Well this sucks. Hopefully they at least get Auf der Maur.
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Post by concertgoer on Jan 22, 2018 13:26:19 GMT -6
I’m not surprised at all that she wasn’t invited to be part of the reunion.
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Post by sleeping on Jan 22, 2018 13:45:53 GMT -6
Slayer announces their final tour.
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Post by facts on Jan 22, 2018 13:50:20 GMT -6
Laaaaaame. D'arcy wasn't exactly Les Claypool in her prime and I'm sure it's worse now, but c'mon. Unless she just can't get clean this is pretty weak. It's like Bill Ward all over again.
Seeing James with Billy and Jimmy at the Opera House was great, but I can't support this.
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Post by facts on Jan 22, 2018 13:51:24 GMT -6
If D'Acrcy sings with the Karaoke Smiths tour I'd go see that.
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Post by sleeping on Jan 22, 2018 13:52:34 GMT -6
Red-hot take coming up: Melissa Auf Der Maur is a better bassist than D'Arcy.
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Post by Pale Hose on Jan 22, 2018 13:54:37 GMT -6
I don't think anyone would disagree with that, but Auf Der Maur is not an OG Pumpkin.
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Post by facts on Jan 22, 2018 13:59:40 GMT -6
The girl they had on bass and vocals on the last tour was incredible too, but on a reunion tour you are selling nostalgia, not virtuosity. It's not like Billy doesn't understand the optics either.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2018 14:01:01 GMT -6
It's like Bill Ward all over again. that one worked out in our favor tho imo |
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I can't believe I had to do my wifi workaround dance to find out that 3 members of The Smiths are doing some unnamed thing in 2018. I really need so sit down and take a good hard look at my life. What in the meth am I doing?
