Thought by many to be one of the most important UK bands of the
80s, The Smiths formed in Manchester and their lead singer was Morrisey.
He was accused of writing miserable, moaning lyrics but many critics
didn't realise his lyrics were often intellectual and political.
A series of college gigs throughout the UK made them a cult favourite and Morrisey developed his unique image complete with NHS glasses, a hearing aid and bunches of flowers.
For some reason the gladioli and daffodils really caught on and
their audiences twirled daffodil stems around their heads.
They had a few top 20 hits such as Heaven Knows I'm Miserable
Now and William, It Was Really Nothing. In 1984 an NME Poll
acclaimed them as Best New Group.
The Smiths
