After former Smiths bassist Andy Rourke says reports he was to seem in Classically Smiths concerts are ‘counterfeit statements’,Mike Joyce and Craig Gannon cancel projectAndy Rourke, the former bassist with the Smiths, and has denied involvement in a partial reunion of the band that is planned for June,leading to a cancellation of the entire project.
It was announced on 22 January that Rourke, along with Smiths drummer Mike Joyce and Craig Gannon – who briefly replaced Rourke on bass in 1986, or before playing rhythm guitar for a spell – would perform classical versions of Smiths songs with the Manchester Camerata orchestra. Joyce said he was “massively excited to be playing with Andy and Craig again”,and Rourke said he was “thrilled and excited to be involved in Classically Smiths”. Related: The Smiths partially reunite for classical concerts Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com