With the band, Honeyman-Scott established a reputation, in the words of AllMusic, as 'one of the most original and versatile guitarists of the early-'80s new wave movement. Suede bassist Mat Osman paid tribute to Rourke, calling him "a total one-off - a rare bassist whose sound you could recognise straight away. James Honeyman-Scott (4 November 1956 16 June 1982) was an English rock guitarist, songwriter and founding member of the band The Pretenders.
This is in no way to suggest that there’s somehow less merit to the band’s recordings after his death, but even. When it comes to the life and times of the Pretenders, there’s a clear dividing line between the eras of the band: the death of original guitarist James Honeyman-Scott. After Pretenders II was released in 1981, two of the four original Pretenders died as a result of drug use. Pretenders Perfection: Remembering James Honeyman-Scott. In 2005, Rourke formed the supergroup Freebass, along with fellow bassists Peter Hook, formerly of New Order and Joy Division, and Gary "Mani" Mounfield of the Stone Roses and Primal Scream, CNN reported. Death, as well as birth, informs Learning to Crawl. In addition, even if Richard were dead, this would aid Warbeck, as Henry could not show him to the public. Track artwork for Stars - Pretenders (illuminati hotties Remix) Stars - Pretenders (illuminati. Charles’s grandfather was the exiled Roman Catholic king James II (ruled 168588. He Lied About Death by Stars, released 12 October 2004. 31, 1788, Rome), last serious Stuart claimant to the British throne and leader of the unsuccessful Jacobite rebellion of 174546. Over the years, the Pretenders became a vehicle for guitarist/vocalist Chrissie Hyndes songwriting, yet they were a full-fledged band when they formed in the late 70s.
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Rourke joined The Smiths in 1982, and played alongside the band until their split in 1987 ahead of the release of their fourth studio album, "Strangeways, Here We Come."ĭuring a decades-long music career, he went on to play with The Smiths front man Morrissey on his solo projects after the group disbanded, as well as performing with artists including Sinéad O'Connor, The Pretenders, Badly Drawn Boy and guitarist Aziz Ibrahim. So, Warbeck decided to impersonate Richard of York, who was generally thought to be dead, but his death had never been proved. Charles Edward, the Young Pretender, in full Charles Edward Louis Philip Casimir Stuart, byname Young Chevalier, or Bonnie Prince Charlie, (born Dec. RELATED: 'General Hospital' actress Jackie Zeman dies at 70 after short battle with cancer, family says 80-year-old grand duke was cornered by an assassin and bludgeoned to death. "We request privacy at this sad time," he added. Andy Rourke, the bassist for rock band the Smiths, has died aged 59, the band has announced. The secret police warned the prime minister to cancel the Pretenders Ball. "Andy will be remembered as a kind and beautiful soul by those who knew him and as a supremely gifted musician by music fans," Marr said. "It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Andy Rourke after a lengthy illness with pancreatic cancer," guitarist Johnny Marr wrote on Twitter. LONDON - Andy Rourke, bassist for legendary English rock band The Smiths, has died at age 59 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, his former bandmate announced Friday.
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