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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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Damon Albarn To Appear At London 2012 Olympics Festival

December 7, 2010
Damon Albarn To Appear At London 2012 Olympics FestivalDamon Albarn is set to take part in the London 2012 Festival ahead of the Olympics.

The Blur frontman will work alongside Gorillaz collaborator Jamie Hewlett and theatre director Rufus Norris.

The festival will be part of a number of events leading up to the Olympics 2012, running from June 21- September 9.

Other artists that are also set to appear are actress Cate Blanchett, David Hockney, Mike Leigh and Jude Law.

Meanwhile, Albarn and Hewitt have raised questions over the Gorillaz long-term future.

(by Holly Frith)



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