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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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Metallica, Kanye West, Outkast Star 'To Play Secret SXSW Shows'

March 18, 2009
Metallica, Kanye West, Outkast Star 'To Play Secret SXSW Shows'US rapper Kanye West will make a surprise appearance at this week's South By Southwest festival (SXSW) in Austin, Texas, according to reports.

The Associated Press news agency also claims Metallica and Outkast's Big Boi will play secret shows.

Big Boi is expected to preview his forthcoming solo material at the event.

The SXSW festival typically showcases new bands, although the event has a history of staging high profile surprise performances.

(by Jason Gregory)



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