Morrissey Reacts To Andy Rourke Death At 59

RIP Andy ❤

There is alight that never goes out.

I'm in tears right now. Just found out. I dont know how I would of made it through my teens without The Smith's. Time slips through our fingers so fast. RIP Andy. You will be missed.

Johnny Marr is usually the one to receive deserved accolades', but on many of the Smiths songs, it is Andy's bass that sticks out. What an incredibly creative bassist! Travel well Andy!!!

RIP to one of the greatest rock bassist of ALL TIME!

RIP Andy so sad to hear this news.Morrissey's message was so beautiful,glad he knwoledges the fact that he played a part in the band

Rip Andy hope your playing the bass from barbarism in heaven brother

I'm so shocked and saddened by this news ,rip Andy Rourke one of the bass greats you will be sadly missed ❤

Heaven knows I'm so sad now.....RIP Andy 😢😢😢

Morrissey, Marr, Rourke and Joyce were amazing together. Saw them live in NYC in '85 and '86. God Bless you Andy.

This one hits hard. Not just that he was central part of the greatest indie band of the 80s, but that he seemed like - and everyone that knew him agrees - such a kind and gentle feller. RIP buddy.

Your music changed my life and your playing style made me look at music from a much more melodic perspective. Rest in peace genius. Thank you forever. Love from Argentina.

I can hear the bassline to "Rusholme Ruffians" as I vid this clip. He lives on in dimensions of sound and memory, his existence preserved in the collective remembrance of all whom have ever listened to the the music he played and recorded.

A few months ago I literally became a huge Smiths fan. Their music magically helped keep my sadness in check. I can’t believe you’re gone Andy. You were part of that magic which helped me. Rest in peace my friend. Live forever, jamming out with God!! Thank you for making the world a better place by using your talents. We all love you ❤️ 💐 🌺 😇

Well you left your mark, you played your part. The music lives on. Thanks for the music Andy.

I was really caught off guard when I heard the news. I was so shocked and saddened to know that a member of The Smiths died. It’s quite painful to bear. Cancer is always a “flatulent pain in the arse”… And Heaven Knows us Smiths fans are miserable now.

The Smiths reunion will never complete 😢

Rip charming man. 😢

We will meet you at the cemetery gates in a dreaded sunny day. I will pass on your memory. Inspirational to people all along the globe, you made me and much more people play your terrific bass lines. Love from 🇮🇹. Please comment with your flags under this comment to honor him.

North West Lad. North West Man who loved his city of Manchester. Well liked quiet but so loved and respected. The Smiths had one of the all time best rhythm sections in a music band with him and Mike Joyce together. Their power timing tightness professionalism talent (listen the never to be equalled Barbarism begins at Home bassline) and understanding allowed Johnny Marr to go off and do his own magical thing. Marr has come out and said that and this is telling. It shows Andy Rourke's contribution to without doubt the strongest and greatest band of the 80s era. They were so strong only themselves could break them up. His work will be held up as examples to future musicians which none of them will reach until one comes along with his gifts and we get another super group. How soon is now on that one? Morrissey also makes the point that as long as his music is played he will never die. Also got a bit emotional reading Morrissey first words of his comment of ''I'm not prepard to do this with Andy'' proves maybe as Morrissey also points out ''He didn't even know his own power'' RIP Mr Andrew Rourke, from a North West Bloke like yourself who you made damn proud to be from our Region. I just have to die and get into Heaven now cause that's the only way I'll see The Smiths reform completely. I'm not sad I'm just happy that You was amongst us in the first place with your musical gift. Thank You.