Andy Rourke

Biography

Andrew Michael Rourke was a bassist and musician born in Manchester in 1964. He rose to fame as the bassist of the influential indie rock band the Smiths, known for his melodic and funk-inspired approach to bass playing. After the group's break-up, he went on to record with notable artists like Sinéad O'Connor and Morrissey, and was a member of various supergroups, including Freebass and D.A.R.K.