Johnny Marr, Blossoms and The Big Moon will support the Manchester band
The concerts also recently received criticism from Johnny Marr
We'd do well to make the bizarre musical hook-up a legal requirement in the battle against predictable pop
Blossoms and Astley are set to perform two Smiths tribute shows next month
Astley encourages the band in the clip to drink a shot of Jägermeister before attempting the cover
The gigs - billed as 'The Sound Of The Smiths' - will take place next month
The unlikely collaboration took place at Blossoms' London show tonight (September 13)
The Brighton four-piece have spoken to NME about their return to live music and the new EP they're working on
A sharp new stage set-up allows Stockport's finest to signal their intent as players of the long game
Blossoms will now take his place