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The Smiths
The Smiths


Background information
Origin Manchester, England
Genre(s) Alternative Rock
Indie Pop
Years active 1982—1987
Label(s) Sire Records
Rough Trade Records
Associated acts Electronic
The Cribs
Modest Mouse
Freebass
Former members
Johnny Marr
Morrissey
Andy Rourke
Mike Joyce
Dale Hibbert
Craig Gannon



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The Feeling, Scouting For Girls Confirmed For Olympic Party

August 4, 2008
The Feeling, Scouting For Girls Confirmed For Olympic PartyThe line-up for London’s Olympic Party has been announced – featuring the likes of Will Young and The Feeling.

The gig celebrates the official handing over of Olympics duty from Beijing to London and the concert co-incides with Beijing's closing ceremony on August 24th.

Among the names confirmed are Scouting For Girls, James Morrison and McFly.

The strictly-pop event will also see the Olympic flag being handed over to London Mayor Boris Johnson.

Tickets for the event have already been dispatched to 40,000 lucky winners via a ballot.

(by Jamie Milton)



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