{"product_id":"a-light-that-never-goes-out-the-enduring-saga-of-the-smiths-paperback","title":"A Light That Never Goes Out: The Enduring Saga of the Smiths - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTony Fletcher\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe definitive book about The Smiths, one of the most beloved, respected, and storied indie rock bands in music history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey were, their fans believe, the best band in the world. Hailing from Manchester, England, The Smiths--Morrissey, Johnny Marr, Andy Rourke, and Mike Joyce--were critical and popular favorites throughout their mid-1980s heyday and beyond. To this day, due to their unforgettable songs and lyrics, they are considered one of the greatest British rock groups of all time--up there with the Beatles, the Stones, the Who, and the Clash. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTony Fletcher paints a vivid portrait of the fascinating personalities within the group: Morrissey, the witty, literate lead singer whose loner personality and complex lyrics made him an icon for teenagers who felt forlorn and forgotten; his songwriting partner Marr, the gregarious guitarist who became a rock god for a generation of indie kids; and the talented, good-looking rhythm section duo of bassist Rourke and drummer Joyce. Despite the band's tragic breakup at the height of their success, \u003ci\u003eA Light That Never Goes Out\u003c\/i\u003e is a celebration: the saga of four working-class kids from a northern English city who come together despite contrasting personalities, find a musical bond, inspire a fanatical following, and leave a legacy that changed the music world--and the lives of their fans.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTONY FLETCHER is the author of six books, including \u003ci\u003eMoon, \u003c\/i\u003e the bestselling biography of Keith Moon, and \u003ci\u003eRemarks Remade, \u003c\/i\u003e the definitive biography of R.E.M. He has contributed to many publications and television shows on both sides of the Atlantic, including \u003ci\u003eNewsday, Spin, Mojo, Behind the Music, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003emore.\u003c\/i\u003e He lives in New York's Catskill Mountains. He can be found at www.ijamming.net.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 720\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.6 x 7.9 x 5.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 03, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44720694526054,"sku":"9780307715968","price":31.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/JDLDlkpcSW9780307715968.webp?v=1771026641","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/a-light-that-never-goes-out-the-enduring-saga-of-the-smiths-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}