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The legendary South London venue has been shut since December 2022 after a fatal crowd crush that left two people deadThe post The Smiths and Nirvana tribute bands re-open Brixton Academy: “The best venue in London” appeared first on NME.
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submitted by Nick Mar 29th 2009 06:00 pm (www.nme.com)
Oasis, The Stone Roses, Joy Division and The Smiths all feature in a new book charting the last thirty years of Manchester music.
The Courteeners were joined by The Last Shadow Puppets and The Rascals' Miles Kane on Saturday night (March 7) when they played a show at the O2 Academy Liverpool.
Conservative Party leader David Cameron has apologised for being a fan of Morrissey and The Smiths.
submitted by Nick Feb 12th 2009 03:00 pm (www.nme.com)
Morrissey has echoed comments his former bandmate Johnny Marr made in October by saying that The Smiths will not be reuniting.
Johnny Marr returned to the scene of The Smiths' first ever gig last night (February 5) with new band The Cribs.


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