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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 Verve And Katy Perry Cling To UK Chart Summits

September 8, 2008
The Verve And Katy Perry Cling To UK Chart SummitsThe Verve have topped the UK album charts for a second week in a row with their reunion record, 'Forth'.

In a static week in the album chart, the only other new entry inside the top-ten was 'Breakout' by Miley Cyrus.

While The Chemical Brothers 'Brotherhood', which features a collection of their singles from the last 13 years, debuted at eleven.

In the singles chart, Katy Perry held onto the top spot for the fifth week with her controversial single 'I Kissed A Girl'.

The only other new entry inside the top-five were The Pussycat Dolls at number four with 'When I Grow Up'.

(by Jason Gregory)



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