The Smiths' former frontman has paid a touching tribute to his old bandmate
Morrissey has paid a touching tribute to his former bandmate Andy Rourke saying he 'will never die as long as his music is heard'. It was announced on Friday that Rourke, bass player in The Smiths, had died at the age of 59 'after a lengthy illness with pancreatic cancer'.
"He didn't ever know his own power, and nothing that he played had been played by someone else. His distinction was so terrific and unconventional and he proved it could be done. He said: "Andy will be remembered as a kind and beautiful soul by those who knew him and as a supremely gifted musician by music fans. I was present at every one of Andy's bass takes on every Smiths session.
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