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The Smiths

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The Resume

    (1982-1987)
    Formed in England
    Steven Patrick Morrissey - vocals
    Johnny Marr - guitar
    Andy Rourke - bass
    Mike Joyce - drums
    Recorded the albums 'The Smiths,' 'Hatful of the Hollow,' 'Meat is Murder,' 'The Queen is Dead' and 'Strangeways Here We Come'

Why they might be annoying:

    They were together just 5 years.
    Morrissey and Marr wanted to take the band in different directions, which lead to them breaking up.
    They more then likely will never reunite.
    Morrissey would often perform with gladiolas in his back pocket.
    Andy Rourke is the only one that list 'The Smiths' as one of his favorite bands.
    'Reel around the Fountain' is often said to condone child abuse, they deny it.
    Mike Joyce sued Morrissey and Marr in 1996 because he wasn't getting enough money from the sales.

Why they might not be annoying:

    they are one of the most influential bands of the 80s.
    Many consider them to be the best band to come out of the UK in the 80s.
    They still have a large cult following.
    They choose the name 'The Smiths' because they wanted more focus on their music then their name.
    The song 'Cemetery Gates' is about plagiarism.
    Their song 'Asleep' is featured in the book 'Perks of being a Wallflower.'
    Andy Rourke left the band because of drug addiction, later they let him back in.
    In 1987 a fan of theirs held up a radio station with a gun and demanded they play 5 hours of Smiths songs.
    They were used as a question on Jeopardy.
    The cult movie 'The Leathers Boys' is showcased in the music video for 'Girlfriend in a Coma.'
    Their fans include: Bono, JK Rowling, and Coldplay's Chris Martin and Oasis.

Credit: James Ballantine


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 178 Votes: 28.65% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 345 Votes: 65.51% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 275 Votes: 41.82% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 52 Votes: 61.54% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 89 Votes: 42.70% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 20 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 31 Votes: 58.06% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 13 Votes: 69.23% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 201 Votes: 50.75% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 102 Votes: 62.75% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 90 Votes: 38.89% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 61 Votes: 36.07% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 122 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 197 Votes: 42.64% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 806 Votes: 42.18% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 617 Votes: 44.41% Annoying