Andy Rourke died of pancreatic cancer and was confirmed dead by bandmate and friend Johnny Marr.
Morrisseyvocalist of the band The Smithsspoke about the death of Andy Rourke, bassist of the group. In a note published on his official website, the musician paid tribute to his colleague and said: “He will never die as long as his music is heard.”
Despite a legal fight over royalties, the former members of Smiths continued to collaborate musically, as on the tracks “Piccadilly Palare,” “Yes I Am Blind,” “Interesting Drug,” It is “November Spawned a Monster” – as highlighted by pitchfork.
See the note in full:
“Sometimes one of the most radical things you can do is speak up. When someone dies, there are the traditional words of comfort…as if the death is there for the taking. I’m not prepared to do that with Andy. I just hope that wherever Andy has gone, he is doing well. He will never die as long as his music is heard. He did not know his own power, and nothing he touched was touched by anyone else. His excellence was incredible and unconventional, and he proved what could be done. He was also very, very fun and happy. Post-Smiths, he maintained a firm identity – no manufactured moves. I imagine that, in the end, we all hope to be valued. Andy needn’t have worried therefore.
Source: Rollingstone
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