The Smiths Tribute: The Queen Is Dead 40th Anniversary Tour
About This Event
The Smiths Tribute: The Queen Is Dead 40th Anniversary Tour brings The Smiths Tribute NYC to The Bowery Ballroom in a program marking the 40th anniversary of The Smiths' album The Queen Is Dead. The original band—formed in Manchester in 1982 by Morrissey and Johnny Marr with Andy Rourke and Mike Joyce—helped shape 1980s British independent music; the tribute ensemble performs that repertoire in a live setting.
About The Queen Is Dead
The Queen Is Dead is the third studio album by the English rock band the Smiths, released on 16 June 1986 by Rough Trade Records. Following the release of their second album Meat Is Murder, the Smiths retreated to Greater Manchester to begin work on new material, with Johnny Marr and Morrissey writing extensively at Marr's home in Bowdon as the band sought to escape the pressures of London and their label Rough Trade. The album was produced by Morrissey and Marr, with engineering by Stephen Street; its music blends indie rock and post-punk. Recording for the album took place between July 1985 and December of that year, with sessions held at RAK Studios in London, Jacobs Studios in Farnham and Drone Studios in Manchester.
About the Artists
The Smiths Tribute NYC
The Smiths Tribute NYC is a musical ensemble that pays homage to the music of the British band The Smiths, performing their songs in a live setting.
The Smiths
The Smiths were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1982, composed of Morrissey (vocals), Johnny Marr (guitar), Andy Rourke (bass) and Mike Joyce (drums). Morrissey and Marr formed the band's songwriting partnership.