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  The Smiths to reunite without Morrissey or Johnny Marr

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  The Smiths to reform (sort of) for series of gigs

  The Smiths have announced a series of concerts for the first time in 30 years, but the anticipated comeback is two players short. Neither frontman Morrissey nor lead guitarist Johnny Marr will feature in the reunion, which is titled Classically Smiths and, as the name suggests, will not feature any vocals. Bassist Andy Rourke, drummer Mike Joyce and guitarist Craig Gannon will come together with the Manchester Camerata Orchestra to perform hits such as There Is A Light That Never Goes Out and

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  The Smiths partially reunite for classical concerts

  The Smiths in March 1987 – left to right, Andy Rourke, Johnny Marr, Morrissey and Mike Joyce. Members of the Smiths will reunite on stage for the first time in more than 30 years this summer. Original members Andy Rourke and Mike Joyce, plus the short-lived “fifth Smith”, Craig Gannon, have collaborated with Manchester Camerata Orchestra on the Classically Smiths performances, reworking the band’s catalogue for a touring concert series.

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  The Smiths: Three members announce reunion shows for 2018

  Three members of The Smiths have announced they plan to reunite for a series of shows later this year. Drummer Mike Joyce, bassist Andy Rourke and second guitarist Craig Gannon will perform under the name Classically Smiths in 2018. The trio will be joined by the Manchester Camerata Orchestra for shows in Manchester, London and Edinburgh.

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  Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan's boyfriend: I'm lost, my heart is beyond repair

  The boyfriend of Cranberries star Dolores O'Riordan says his "heart is broken and it is beyond repair". The Irish singer was found dead aged 46 at a hotel in central London on Monday morning. Ole Koretsky, who played with O'Riordan in alternative rock band D.A.R.K, released a statement on the group's official website.

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  Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan's boyfriend says he has lost 'the love of my life'

  The boyfriend of The Cranberries frontwoman Dolores O'Riordan has said he is mourning the loss of the love of his life following her death. Ole Koretsky, who played with O'Riordan in alternative rock band D.A.R.K, said his "heart is broken and it is beyond repair" in a statement on the group's official website. Koretsky, a DJ and producer based in New York, wrote: "My friend, partner, and the love of my life is gone.

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