Smash Hits reports on the split of The Smiths
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NME – 15 August 1987
NME’s second article on the split, this time reporting on possible replacements.
NME – 1 August 1987
NME’s article reporting on the split of The Smiths
Melody Maker – 12 September 1987
Melody Maker reports on The Smiths’ officially splitting up.
Melody Maker – 8 August 1987
Melody Maker reporting on Marr leaving
Melody Maker – 22 November 1986
Short article detailing Marr’s car accident. (Marr tells a different story in his book).
NME – Smiths In Label Hunt?, 1986
Short article about The Smiths’ mishaps with Rough Trade (and in general).
NME – The Queen Is Dead Video
Short article describing The Queen Is Dead short film release, directed by Derek Jarman.
Melody Maker – 22 March 1986
“Smiths Make LP Shock!”. Short article detailing The Smiths’ upcoming “The Queen Is Dead” album, along with updates on management change and business matters.
Christchurch Star – 1986
Article about Andy’s leaving because of heroin possession.
Illness As Art 