
James Franco signs record deal to release Smiths-inspired album
The Smiths' own bassist Andy Rourke will feature on the LP

Johnny Marr pays tribute to late Smiths manager Joe Moss: 'Without him there would be no Smiths'
Moss has passed away following a battle with cancer

Smiths tribute band release new song 'This Charming Ham' following David Cameron dead pig claims
The Iain Duncan Smiths reimagine Smiths songs with a political angle

Satirical Smiths tribute band release 'Pig's Mouth Strikes Again' after David Cameron allegations
The Iain Duncan Smiths reimagine Smiths songs with a political angle

The Smiths tribute band The Iain Duncan Smiths release satirical debut album
The band are now working on a follow-up album entitled 'Me Is Murder'

'Boardwalk Empire' star Michael Shannon covers The Smiths during live gig – watch
Shannon and co performed The Smiths' album 'The Queen Is Dead' in full at a tribute show in Illinois

'Boardwalk Empire''s Michael Shannon to perform The Smiths' 'The Queen Is Dead' in full
The actor has previously covered The Velvet Underground

Johnny Marr: 'The Smiths were planning a disco album'
Marr reveald former band's intentions before their split in 1987

Prime Minister David Cameron presented with The Smiths' Salford Lads Club T-shirt
He said his 'day was made' after receiving the limited edition item

Smiths fans rush to buy limited edition Salford Lads Club T-shirt
T-shirt features photo of band from 'Queen is Dead' shoot