
The Smiths' Mike Joyce says Queen should wear 'Queen is Dead' T-shirt during Christmas address
Drummer also says Morrissey should sort out Christmas peace treaty

The Smiths' drummer Mike Joyce to act in BBC Radio 4 play
'My Dad Keith' will be broadcast tomorrow afternoon (November 28)

James Franco enlists Andy Rourke for his new album of Smiths-inspired songs
Actor and former Smiths' bassist work with Tim O'Keefe for new record

The Smiths’ 1986 tour rider apparently revealed
Morrissey supposedly requested cheese sandwiches and Lucozade

The Smiths producer Stephen Street says he does not believe band will ever reform
Producer and engineer says, "I'm not sure that it is a situation that can be resolved"

Johnny Marr says the story that Factory Records turned down The Smiths is a 'crock of shit'
Johnny Marr speaks about the early days of the band in this week's NME - out today (February 19)

Remastered Smiths back catalogue hits iTunes
New versions of all four of the Manchester band's albums are available now

The Smiths drummer Mike Joyce says he'll never read Morrissey's autobiography
But he says he'd be more than keen to take part in a band reunion

'This Charming Man' tops chart of most popular Smiths and Morrissey downloads
Official Chart Company data reveals iconic Mancunian's most popular tracks

The Smiths' 'The Queen Is Dead' tops NME's list of 500 greatest albums of all time
Manchester band's iconic album finishes top of new poll