RIP Andy ...you will be missed by so many ❤🌹

@Ineedanewbrainwashagent1.

Жыл бұрын

He will be missed indeed ❤

Cannot believe that I am getting so old that the Smiths slowly disappearing. RIP, Andy. Fantastic bassist and key pillar of the greatest band of all time.

@jimnewcombe7584

Жыл бұрын

People die young also, if you hadn't noticed.

@pippipster6767

Жыл бұрын

@@jimnewcombe7584 Noticed. Your point being?

@jimnewcombe7584

Жыл бұрын

@@pippipster6767 That you don't need to have aged to witness people die.

@pippipster6767

Жыл бұрын

@@jimnewcombe7584 I get that point … and whilst 59 is young it is not exceptionally young. The Smiths debut album was released in 1984 - 38 years ago !! I get the (obvious) point you’re making. I think it is a bad point.

@saintsataniko2116

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, and Depeche Mode's Andrew Fletcher just died last year at age 60. Where has the time gone?

Respect to ITV. A lovely tribute

@pippipster6767

Жыл бұрын

Agree. Makes a change.

@michaelfoster1554

Жыл бұрын

well said Andy.

@PTMarcoBryant

Жыл бұрын

I haven’t seen any coverage at all

@jacquelinemorris7959

Жыл бұрын

Agreed Andy 👍

The Latino community here in Los Angeles remembers 🌷🎸🎼 Andy. Viva our rockabilly hero.

Andy was a true gentleman, he supported my old band about 15 years ago when we had no money to record, he saw something in us and wanted to help, he borrowed us his personal 8 track portable recording studio and we recorded our first demos on it, i we accidentally erased what we thought was the demo song that came as standard on the machine and when he told us that was a track that himself, Peter hook and mani we’re working on for his new band Freebase we were mortified, you know what he said? He just laughed, called us nobs and said “Don’t stress, I think hooky’s got a backup on his laptop, it’s okay” Anyone else would have gone apeshit , not Andy. I wish you a safe journey to wherever you are going to next brother, it was my pleasure to meet you and consider you a friend. R.I.P x

@oscillatewildly6553

Жыл бұрын

That's a lovely story (I don't mean a story as made up!) Pretty cool and funny but a great memory to share, thanks

What a lovely tribute to this wonderful musician. RIP Andy, you absolute legend.

RIP Andy, you and your bandmates meant so much to so many of us, never to be forgotten.

@Ineedanewbrainwashagent1.

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely on the point.

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.

Such a talent. I never knew how great of a bassist he was until I learned several Smiths tunes.

@Ineedanewbrainwashagent1.

Жыл бұрын

He was awesome "the headmaster ritual " , "You've got everything now " etc , etc , etc .

This charming man has left us too soon.

One of the best bands of all time of any era.

@rockscousteau

Жыл бұрын

You are delusional

@jimnewcombe7584

Жыл бұрын

The last three words are superfluous.

@johnvegas9059

Жыл бұрын

@@jimnewcombe7584 Glad you agree

@blackmore4

Жыл бұрын

@@jimnewcombe7584 All six of your words are superfluous.

@jimnewcombe7584

Жыл бұрын

@@blackmore4 Hardly, since they were warranted and clear and precise.

When we were teenage indie fans forming guitar bands none of us could ever hope to play like Marr or Rourke, they were both on another level. Sad news indeed.

Very sad to hear ,Andy's bass lines were so unique and clever .Rest in Peace Andy .

RIP Andy Rourke. ❤🌹There is a light that never goes out. The music of Andy Rourke and The Smiths lives on.

Johnny marr is a guitar genius , but it was Andy Rourkes' bass playing that nailed it for me on many a Smiths track , he was genuinely one of the bass greats , such a great style . Rip Andy you will be truly and sadly missed ❤

Amazing Bass player , so melodic , Stolen from us by Cancer. RIP ❤

Rip Andy i love your unforgettable bass lines

I still can’t believe this has happened..

You've grown your wings, with guitar in hand,flying high, you was one of the greats your music will live on as you will rip Andy you will be missed.x

Too young RIP 🙏

@DTD110865

Жыл бұрын

Damn right. The man was a year or so older than me. Somehow, I expected British news services to have longer coverage of his death than any American TV network.

RIP ANDY. Truly a great musician. We will always remember you.. ❤❤❤❤

Barbarism Begins At Home had to be featured in any tribute segment to Andy as it’s a great bassline. R.I.P Andy Rourke a great loss to music.

He also continued to play in Morriseys band for a bit during his solo career.

@jimgibbons1

Жыл бұрын

I saw him and Mike Joyce play in Sinead O'Connor's band at City Gardens in NJ. At the time I didn't realize it was her first American show so now that makes it even more special.

@speakertreatz

Жыл бұрын

he's the bass player on some of Morrissey's early singles too

This is heartbreaking to watch. Johnny must be beside himself right now, R.I.P Andy Rourke the best bassist in the world has gone now but definitely not forgotten!!!!

The Smiths were one of the best bands of the 80's. With the passing of Andy , The Jam now become the band many hope will have a reunion. RIP Andy 🔊

@therespectedlex9794

Жыл бұрын

Might as well get Black Lace on tour while you're at it.

@thehangingparsiple5692

Жыл бұрын

​@@therespectedlex9794 black lace? You're either very young or just being disrespectful. Either way this comment makes you sound really dumb

Thanks for the great bass playing! R.I.P Andy

Oh no! Too young way too young! Andy thankyou so much for all the joy you have brought me over the years! “Heaven knows I’m miserable now!” A fan from Downunder.

A Bass Player that influenced many & was a MAJOR part of the appeal of the SMITHS…🙏🏾✊🏾 As a Bass Player, I’ve learned much & he is missed.

So sad🥹 thank you for the music' andy rouke of the smiths R.i.p❤️🇵🇭🇩🇪

Will be massively missed, legend ❤

@rockscousteau

Жыл бұрын

Really dude? The guy was a bass player....virtually nobody has heard of.....from a band that is mediocre at best.

@willhall7556

Жыл бұрын

@@rockscousteau have some respect mate.

@robertlamkin6464

Жыл бұрын

@@rockscousteau They were a HUGE niche group at the time. The fact that this type of expose is highlighting him goes to show what a wide net of influence The Smiths had on what would become the world of alternative/modern rock. So yea, he is known around the world; albeit not in an Adam Clayton way.

@carlosjosse2131

Жыл бұрын

​@@rockscousteau Good for you if you don't like good music.

@thehangingparsiple5692

Жыл бұрын

​@@rockscousteau disrespectful. Shame on you, seriously

I think this should be a wake up call for Peter Hook to patch things up with his former band. Even if not to rejoin but at least let the past be the past.

Im sad today. God bless Andy x.

Andy RIP. So cool, brilliant musician. Much loved.

Grew up jamming my drums to his bass blasting out of stereo. This is sad. RIP.

Thank you for being the only news reporters to not mention that he had a struggle with a drug addiction in the 80's but he beat it and continued to make music and record two more Smiths albums and collaborate with many other musicians. I've watched about twenty videos and the most they say his he died from pancreatic cancer, oh and he suffered from addiction. Those memories for Andy were painful and although he's been open about it, he didn't like to relive those memories and still felt the shame from having developed an addiction even though he beat it - a very long time ago! I wonder how he'd feel knowing this is being mentioned as part of his legacy?

RIP Andy 🙏

You read the comments on all the Smith's songs and every one has massive complements on Andy Rourke's bass playing. Truly one of the best ever.

Oh no…I loved his playing it improved my life,still does

What a shame, what a legend. Safe travels 🌼🦋🎈

RIP Andy. One of the best bass players of all time.

Music live always and forever 🎵

RIP Andy!

I was a huge Smiths fan back in the day, but I burned out on them. What brought me back? The bass on Rusholme Ruffians. Got it stuck in my head and came running back. No one really talks about Andy Rourke as a bass hero, because Morrissey and Marr are such giants, but I, for one, love his bass work. Underrated, for sure. RIP.

@rosiebottom3870

Жыл бұрын

So funny you say that. I burned off in 86. But I rediscovered RR about 9 months ago and I'm hooked.

@chewycenter7690

Жыл бұрын

@@rosiebottom3870 It's an overlooked gem. Perhaps not the most original Smiths song, but one of Morrissey's best lyrics. And, of course, the groove.

@rosiebottom3870

Жыл бұрын

@@chewycenter7690 totally agree x

OMG how have I only just heard about this 😢 so sad his basslines were such a big part of musical upbringing. Sigh this is awful, RIP Mr Rourke, you were a hero to so many 😭xx

RIP, Andy. Thank you for every note.

So sad. 💔 He was amazing! 🎶

It is up to those of our generation, who grew up with his music, to introduce him to future generations

heartbreaking. i cant say i was around when the smiths were, my mum wasn't even born yet, but ive fallen in love with their sound. the best band in history, the best bassist in history

Too soon, such a great bassist and human being. Miss you already Andy! Never will we forget...

😢😢😢😢😢

Rip Andrew Michael Rourke, you will be missed

RIP Andy, gone much too soon. 😢Thanks for playing bass on the songs that saved my life. ❤❤❤

Thank you Andy. Go easy.

Just the best, most creative bass player. For these 5 to have come together, is divine intervention, at its most divine.

Oh no. RIP Andy. He was a huge part of The Smiths’ sound.

R.I.P. Andy Smith .

Wonderful tribute to an incredible musician. The bedrock of The Smiths. And yet just a footnote on Channel 4 News yesterday. So disappointingly. RIP Andy

@ghostrider2664

Жыл бұрын

Channel 4 can suck my dick. If they don't know this is a moment, there's no hope for them.

‘First of the gang to die.’ 😢

@PTMarcoBryant

Жыл бұрын

Oh my

Very well made and respectful tribute video. Superb bass player on so many classic Smiths tracks.

How sad 😢

Wow, RIP.

Rest in peace ☮️ charming man🙏🌹😭😭 the greatest band ever💔

God bless Andy Rourke.

Amazing band , rip

So sad. Gone too soon. R.I.P ANDY ROURKE. So many of my generation are dying well before life expectancy. So many great artists and musicians.

This is too sad for words. The Smiths will be forever legends. RIP Andy 😢💔🌷

RIP beautiful man xxx

great bass player

R I.P Andy bass virtuoso 😔

Very saddened to hear that Andy Rourke has left us. He was way too young, 3 years younger than me. Though whilst he was here, he contributed to the world in many ways. Well played Andy.

A significant part of our adolescence departed. RIP Andy and thanks for the basslines.

An admirable accolade. Andy was a jazz funk bass 🎸 player. Who gave that unique sound to the fab Smiths music. RIP mate. 👍 🇬🇧

❤😢😢❤ thanks for all Andy ...❤❤😢😢

Legend.

R.I.P. ❤🎉🫶🙌🔥⭐️🤜👌🤙🧠

Very nice tribute, thank you very much. And RIP Andy, thx for everything! ❤😊

The Smiths had a great sound, RIP Andy.

Just brilliant..rip Andy ..❤

RIP Andy. Thank you for the music 🙏🎸🌹

Wow. I’m fing devastated. 3 weeks later at 4:15am I hear this.

Amazing beats! Thanks for the inspiration, Andy!!! xxx

He'll be playing sweet bass in heaven now. God bless him.

Im so saddened by this ...i cant believe this... This is criminal... R.i.p. the original indie bass player

Still crying for him to this day. RIP. 💔❤️

Rest in peace 🕊️

Rest In Peace Andy✌️you will be missed 🌹🌹🌹💐💐💐♥️♥️♥️

All of those records will live forever

Rip Andy.

I'd pay a lot of money to watch more of Andy's unedited and early bass playing.

How did this just pop up on my feed just now? I miss you my friend

Rip

Shocking to hear that he's passed away huge fan of the smiths I live in Salford 😍

I'm middle-aged now and I constantly expect to hear my heroes have passed...but F#×*! Andy...what a musician!

Rock steady Andy. You were an amazing bass player and will be missed. All 'eads raise a bowl to the man

Great bassist and lovely guy

Rest In Peace Master

His bass playing on The Tube back in the 80s ,especially the song barbarism begins at home is totally on point.

😔The greatest. RIP. Andy Rourke.

one of the greats

RiP!😢