I really like Mike, seems humble and nice. The Smiths wouldn’t be The Smiths without him obviously. But idk, i’ve never been super impressed with his drumming. It’s alright, but eh.
You’re mate was right. I snuck into the Hacienda one October evening 1983 age 16 to see you on the back of your first two singles. Utterly life-changing. I’ve seen hundreds of bands, saw all the Madchester stuff. But that night was pandemonium. Ended up lying on stage with tons of others daffodils everywhere thinking even at my young age I will never, ever experience anything like this again. And I haven’t.
Thank you, Mike Joyce, for being part of THE BAND THAT SAVED MY LIFE!! I mean that earnestly and with deep heartfelt sincerity! As a 'smalltown boy' teen in a hateful Bible Belt southern US town, which is all I had known, I spent hours alone in my room listening to music and trying to write my way out of that world. When I heard The Smiths, I realized that I was not alone, and that it could be possible for me to find acceptance. I am eternally grateful and cannot thank you enough for all of the great music. VIVA SMITHS! MORRISSEY MARR ROURKE JOYCE DRUMS BASS GUITAR VOICE
Mike Joyce, a class act and a very gracious and thoughtful dude. Love Mozzer too, Love all of the Smiths. Wish they could let go of past squabbles and gift the world with another run for all us that were and continue to be moved by the music. Gives me the chills just thinking about it.
I think if Morrisey got his act together the others would all be up for it, but that doesn't look like it's going to happen anytime soon since Moz is a stubborn one
I don't think another run of new material would be genuine even if the members were on good terms, their run was lightning in a bottle, really. A live show could definitely happen if they got over their differences.
The Smiths... The Band that saved my life... I got into the drums because I loved The Hoax and as a teenager you influenced me to play the drums and then The Smiths came along and my life fell into place.. Me and my friends followed them all over the country. Still my favourite band and I still listen to them daily...❤
Mike you are great. So was Andy. In my opinion The Smiths are the greatest band.of all time. For many reasons but one point to be made. The Smiths were 4 Gentleman not 1 or 2. All four of you are The Smiths. And not one of you could've ever been replaced. Much love man.
I love Mike Joyce's view on The Smiths. So beautiful that someone who was part of it has so much love for it. And how all the subsequent dreck hasn't clouded that love. What's happened subsequently has happened, it's done. But The Smiths is an episode in history that should stand i it's own right and not ne forgotten. Because it was beautiful.
The first album has always been my favorite Mike. Those Troy Tate sessions are how I imagine you truly sounded like when your mate was shaking. Lots of man, God bless
3:48 very true. i got the chance to meet mike at one of his dj sets, and told him that the smiths are saving my life. he replied “they saved my life too!”. wholesome, and very meaningful
What a charming man. I love how fondly he speaks about those days despite how much things soured between the band. It's sad, but then if Morrissey had been a mild, well mannered young man who was content to potter around in the garden, there never would have been The Smiths..
Mike, if I was walking down the street and we passed by, I wouldn't know I'd be passing one of my fave drummers of all time. In the years following, we all wished that you and the boys would give us one last album. Sadly, time moves on, but the songs remain. Thank you.
Mike Joyce, what an amazing musician you are. And how incredible and superb is it, hearing your first hand experiences. I absolutely love it. PLEASE share more. There are so many lovely moments you share. Just wonderful. Thanks Mike!
It's a shame these guys cant do some gigs together. It would take the world by storm. I'm pretty sure they will regret it someday. Could be one of the greatest tours EVER
Best live band I've ever seen - you were awesome, and I loved your drumming - you and Andy were such a great rhythm section - under-appreciated I think
They were like the 80s version of the Revolver Beatles. Combination of lyrical artistry, melodic mastery and rhythmic, rock solid presence. Truly a gift to the world.
We fans do make a big point of how much they meant to us, it was our therapy, songs that saved our lives, but yes, can we imagine how it must have felt being in The Smiths!!!! mind blowing!
Would listen and copy Mike's drumming chops when i was a kid. All of the band was important, the rhythm section, or it wouldn't have been as great as it was!
To be honest, I'm no expert. John Weeks obviously didn't like Morrissey too much and he was demonised by the whole thing but all 4 of the Smiths are richer than half of the world combined anyway. Morrissey and Marr were the Smiths and the other two, whilst integral, were very much in the background, so who knows?
@@andrewwinton4608 I'm reading Morrissey's autobiography at the moment, where he complains bitterly and at length about the court case, but even he acknowledges (and laments) that they had virtually nothing written down, so it all came down to competing testimony, in which he and Marr claimed that there had been a 40-40-10-10 'agreement', and Joyce and Rourke claimed otherwise.
That's exactly why it took me many years to like the band. Ever since I was a child, I have heard The Smiths songs on Radio bu I have always found it very strange band. It took many many many years to understand the band. At the time it was not even Guns N Roses, It was not Dance type, Not Prince, Not Jackson, It did not look Rock, It was not New Kids on The Blocks, Not American music, it was not Dark and played on Radio ever. It took me more than 20 years to understand what the sound of THE SMITHS. I only understood when I met in Magazine music Morrisey's life philosophy and JonnyMarr guitar style. And after a friend my (Bassplayer) explains what Marr does with the guitar in track "How Soon is Now" and I was impressed. Here in my country THE SMITHS and others uk bands is the basic for almost an entire 80s musical culture. The song I heard most on Radio was ASK. What always caught my attention was the part of the Sea sound in the middle. I spent my entire childhood without knowing someone who had an album of The Smiths. Only after in 90´s I came I had access to the albums. Today I go supermarket here near the my house and I still listen The Smiths in the Radio FM in SoundAmbient of the Supermarket sometimes. Here in Brazil The Smiths is a band that nobody can speak badly. Who knows and collects this kind of guitar rock bands nobody can speak badly. The only LP I have in my collection is the first of THE SMITHS. But I found it in a used shop and it's all scratched the Vinil LP. I still have it because of the big cover! By Jairo D!
O que seu amigo falou da guitarra de How soon is now? Eu comecei a ouvir smiths faz pouco tempo e eu gosto da grande maioria das músicas, mas tipo How soon is now é uma famosona deles que eu não gosto tanto..... eu gosto das mais “estranhas” deles sei lá, como o álbum strangeways here we come
que sonidos maravillosos de los grandes Smiths podian tener todo tipo de estilos musicales pero era un sonido vakan para los oidos y sabias que eran de los Smiths, una banda que no debio morir nunca.
What really sux is that all the members are still alive a well No reason there shouldn't be a reunion tour of some kind..that's would be Amazing! I'm pretty sure something can be worked out before its to late...Long Live THE SMITHS!!
Only ever managed to get tickets for The Smiths once, in a venue in Llandudno, which closed down before the concert happened. Never got a refund, never saw The Smiths, tho I have seen Mozza a few times since, didn’t make up for missing the full band.
You’re an important drummer in rock history, if only for one reason: you put up with Morrissey all these years. Joke aside, thank you for everything, you matter a lot to us!
I love the smiths, the lyrics, the musicianship among the 4 lads is just amazing. Such a tight and focused group. They truly are the Beatles of the 80s. Short lived ( yes the Beatles recording wise lasted from 63- 70, that’s pretty short for a great band) memorable to teenagers of that time, two charismatic leads and background players that are genius players. And made a lasting impression on a generation. Sadly joyce, marr, morrissey , and rourke will never play together again. Thankfully old videos and recordings live on. Youth will never die.
Seems like nice bloke. But it can be deceptive. I lost any regard for this man when I learned in Morrisey autobiography that he sent his lawyers to try to put Morriseys mother out of her house and also his sister and 2 kids on the street. All so he could sell the 2 houses and pocket the cash. He failed because neither property was in Morrisey name.
Andy and Mike are criminally under appreciated. One of the tightest rhythm sections in rock. Period. The Smiths wouldn't be the same without them.
As a fan for about 2 decades now, You really start to notice the brilliance in each member more & more as time goes
The Smiths were four people of exceptional talent . Pity they were not capable of accepting each others contribution.
@HaZZb97 you are so right!
Criminally?
Morrissey seemed to believe that anyone could have been the rhythm section, but I know that is not the case, the Smiths were all four.
thank you mike you were so bloody important to the smiths.
Indeed :)
ok, i completely agree with you, i think one more world tour playing things from ALL albums and going all over the place, just once more for us all
I really like Mike, seems humble and nice. The Smiths wouldn’t be The Smiths without him obviously. But idk, i’ve never been super impressed with his drumming. It’s alright, but eh.
@@tien4930 have a look at him playing at the Rockpalast gig in Germany in 1984. It's on TH-cam. He was absolutely on fire!
@@tien4930 He played the perfect parts for the songs. Nothing fancy was necessary, that’s what makes him great. His understanding of the music.
You’re mate was right. I snuck into the Hacienda one October evening 1983 age 16 to see you on the back of your first two singles. Utterly life-changing. I’ve seen hundreds of bands, saw all the Madchester stuff. But that night was pandemonium. Ended up lying on stage with tons of others daffodils everywhere thinking even at my young age I will never, ever experience anything like this again. And I haven’t.
wow! amazing story! thanks
great story, thank you
Thank you, Mike Joyce, for being part of THE BAND THAT SAVED MY LIFE!! I mean that earnestly and with deep heartfelt sincerity! As a 'smalltown boy' teen in a hateful Bible Belt southern US town, which is all I had known, I spent hours alone in my room listening to music and trying to write my way out of that world. When I heard The Smiths, I realized that I was not alone, and that it could be possible for me to find acceptance. I am eternally grateful and cannot thank you enough for all of the great music. VIVA SMITHS! MORRISSEY MARR ROURKE JOYCE DRUMS BASS GUITAR VOICE
how old are you?
Mike Joyce, a class act and a very gracious and thoughtful dude. Love Mozzer too, Love all of the Smiths. Wish they could let go of past squabbles and gift the world with another run for all us that
were and continue to be moved by the music. Gives me the chills just thinking about it.
They'd definitely appeal nowadays. Would love to see that but unfortunately the chances look pretty bleak. Never say never though!!
@@thegirlfrommars4386 Well, i don't think so. Morrissey basically hates all of the 'Smiths' idea. He's been constantly saying that it won't happen.
I think if Morrisey got his act together the others would all be up for it, but that doesn't look like it's going to happen anytime soon since Moz is a stubborn one
Thank you Mike, you are amazing for helping so many people out there, in this place we call the world...
I don't think another run of new material would be genuine even if the members were on good terms, their run was lightning in a bottle, really.
A live show could definitely happen if they got over their differences.
Unbelievable drummer. Top chops.
Glad we have these videos hearing their perspectives, now that they are getting older. RIP Andy.
The Smiths... The Band that saved my life... I got into the drums because I loved The Hoax and as a teenager you influenced me to play the drums and then The Smiths came along and my life fell into place.. Me and my friends followed them all over the country. Still my favourite band and I still listen to them daily...❤
Mike you are great.
So was Andy.
In my opinion
The Smiths are the greatest band.of all time.
For many reasons but one point to be made.
The Smiths were 4 Gentleman not 1 or 2.
All four of you are The Smiths.
And not one of you could've ever been replaced.
Much love man.
One of the most original bands in the history of rock.
@@pmc8651its indie rock retard
I love Mike Joyce's view on The Smiths. So beautiful that someone who was part of it has so much love for it. And how all the subsequent dreck hasn't clouded that love. What's happened subsequently has happened, it's done. But The Smiths is an episode in history that should stand i it's own right and not ne forgotten. Because it was beautiful.
The first album has always been my favorite Mike. Those Troy Tate sessions are how I imagine you truly sounded like when your mate was shaking. Lots of man, God bless
3:48 very true. i got the chance to meet mike at one of his dj sets, and told him that the smiths are saving my life. he replied “they saved my life too!”.
wholesome, and very meaningful
The drumming in Pretty Girls Makes Grave is one of the most addictive sounds one could ask for
You're a top man Mike!
Btw... God bless you Andy. We miss you a lot 🙏💔
What a charming man. I love how fondly he speaks about those days despite how much things soured between the band. It's sad, but then if Morrissey had been a mild, well mannered young man who was content to potter around in the garden, there never would have been The Smiths..
Mike, if I was walking down the street and we passed by, I wouldn't know I'd be passing one of my fave drummers of all time. In the years following, we all wished that you and the boys would give us one last album. Sadly, time moves on, but the songs remain. Thank you.
Mike Joyce, what an amazing musician you are. And how incredible and superb is it, hearing your first hand experiences. I absolutely love it. PLEASE share more. There are so many lovely moments you share. Just wonderful. Thanks Mike!
It's a shame these guys cant do some gigs together. It would take the world by storm. I'm pretty sure they will regret it someday. Could be one of the greatest tours EVER
Absolutely. They are all still alive.
@@michelcollet ;(
Also, the Smith's first album will always be my favorite. I love each and every song on it so much.
What a lovely, down to earth man Mike Joyce is, especially when you look at how far up his own bottom Morrissey has gone.
i believe in this context up his own arse is the right time. use the word with pride lol
Best live band I've ever seen - you were awesome, and I loved your drumming - you and Andy were such a great rhythm section - under-appreciated I think
“It’s the Smiths.” Exactly! They are as unique today as they were in the mid eighties. Thanks, Mike
Mike looks great, so glad all of the members of my favorite band found their own beautiful niches in the world of music. All the best!
I love you ALL!!
"The" band of my 51 years on earth. First heard them in my brother's car in '84-'85.
After all the Court Case stuff, and the hate that Morrissey throws at this man, its great that he is such a fan of The Smiths!
1986. Aragon Ballroom, Chicago. Thanks for working the sticks, Mike! Wun-der-full show.
They were like the 80s version of the Revolver Beatles. Combination of lyrical artistry, melodic mastery and rhythmic, rock solid presence. Truly a gift to the world.
Thank you Mike. You and the rest of the Smith's are so important to me Y'all changed my life for better♥️
Andy Rourke is an amazing bass player. His riffs are quality.
So many GREAT albums, but the first was absolutely EPIC!
Mike and Andy were just as important to the smiths. Sadly we will never see them come together ever again.
important but not as important as the song writers
Well that's good. Getting back together ruined the Sex Pistols legacy, turned them into a joke to many of their former fans.
Awesome drummer. Really underrated.
We fans do make a big point of how much they meant to us, it was our therapy, songs that saved our lives, but yes, can we imagine how it must have felt being in The Smiths!!!! mind blowing!
Love you Mike Joyce
Wow I like to hear about smith's history from a smith himself - that's great!
mike grande baterista ❤👏👏
Beautiful Voice
Essa é a primeira vez que ouço a sua voz. Parabéns por ser quem você. Sua vida foi importante para minha vida. Obgd
Great stuff MJ. Top man.
Would listen and copy Mike's drumming chops when i was a kid. All of the band was important, the rhythm section, or it wouldn't have been as great as it was!
Thanks for sharing this.
Mike and Andy, you guys were just as important as Johnny and Steven... Glad you sued for your part of the royalties!
Wasn't the problem that they had previously AGREED to 10% of the royalties in a legally binding document?
@@andrewwinton4608 This was claimed by Morrissey and Marr, but no such document was produced at the trial.
I thought it was proven that they had signed a 10% royalties document?
To be honest, I'm no expert. John Weeks obviously didn't like Morrissey too much and he was demonised by the whole thing but all 4 of the Smiths are richer than half of the world combined anyway. Morrissey and Marr were the Smiths and the other two, whilst integral, were very much in the background, so who knows?
@@andrewwinton4608 I'm reading Morrissey's autobiography at the moment, where he complains bitterly and at length about the court case, but even he acknowledges (and laments) that they had virtually nothing written down, so it all came down to competing testimony, in which he and Marr claimed that there had been a 40-40-10-10 'agreement', and Joyce and Rourke claimed otherwise.
omg he's so adorable
Great stuff! Don't know why they had to keep changing the camera angle here.
That's exactly why it took me many years to like the band. Ever since I was a child, I have heard The Smiths songs on Radio bu I have always found it very strange band. It took many many many years to understand the band. At the time it was not even Guns N Roses, It was not Dance type, Not Prince, Not Jackson, It did not look Rock, It was not New Kids on The Blocks, Not American music, it was not Dark and played on Radio ever. It took me more than 20 years to understand what the sound of THE SMITHS.
I only understood when I met in Magazine music Morrisey's life philosophy and JonnyMarr guitar style. And after a friend my (Bassplayer) explains what Marr does with the guitar in track "How Soon is Now" and I was impressed. Here in my country THE SMITHS and others uk bands is the basic for almost an entire 80s musical culture.
The song I heard most on Radio was ASK. What always caught my attention was the part of the Sea sound in the middle. I spent my entire childhood without knowing someone who had an album of The Smiths. Only after in 90´s I came I had access to the albums. Today I go supermarket here near the my house and I still listen The Smiths in the Radio FM in SoundAmbient of the Supermarket sometimes. Here in Brazil The Smiths is a band that nobody can speak badly. Who knows and collects this kind of guitar rock bands nobody can speak badly.
The only LP I have in my collection is the first of THE SMITHS. But I found it in a used shop and it's all scratched the Vinil LP. I still have it because of the big cover! By Jairo D!
O que seu amigo falou da guitarra de How soon is now? Eu comecei a ouvir smiths faz pouco tempo e eu gosto da grande maioria das músicas, mas tipo How soon is now é uma famosona deles que eu não gosto tanto..... eu gosto das mais “estranhas” deles sei lá, como o álbum strangeways here we come
love Mike's enthusiasm 😎🍻
amazing album and band
GreAt drummer.. ..touch very fresh Is beat funky pop excellent...
que sonidos maravillosos de los grandes Smiths podian tener todo tipo de estilos musicales pero era un sonido vakan para los oidos y sabias que eran de los Smiths, una banda que no debio morir nunca.
Pidgeons in flight, that's my favourite. That, and Can't go back to savory now.
Great drummer
What really sux is that all the members are still alive a well No reason there shouldn't be a reunion tour of some kind..that's would be Amazing! I'm pretty sure something can be worked out before its to late...Long Live THE SMITHS!!
The inspiration that is The Smiths....
Only ever managed to get tickets for The Smiths once, in a venue in Llandudno, which closed down before the concert happened. Never got a refund, never saw The Smiths, tho I have seen Mozza a few times since, didn’t make up for missing the full band.
You must have been gutted
@@callumfisher8101 I was.☹️
Top band my favourite song is maybe Jeane, and just about everything else they did.......
You’re an important drummer in rock history, if only for one reason: you put up with Morrissey all these years. Joke aside, thank you for everything, you matter a lot to us!
Thank you
Mikes got Great Hair!
What a nice bloke
Excellent.
I love the smiths, the lyrics, the musicianship among the 4 lads is just amazing. Such a tight and focused group. They truly are the Beatles of the 80s. Short lived ( yes the Beatles recording wise lasted from
63- 70, that’s pretty short for a great band) memorable to teenagers of that time, two charismatic leads and background players that are genius players. And made a lasting impression on a generation.
Sadly joyce, marr, morrissey , and rourke will never play together again. Thankfully old videos and recordings live on. Youth will never die.
MIKEEEEEE
something Mike and I have in common.... never seen the Smiths live
My favourite album is the Queen is dead but i think the best is the first album. Its the heaviest.
Seems like a really nice guy
Mike, all 4 of you are and will always be the Smiths , no matter what your singer believes.
He's so nice and approachable. I can't imagine him and modern day Morrissey spending any time together.
❤️
A fucking boss drummer.
💖💖💖💖💖
I think the debut could be their best.
❤
Great vid
Indeed :) great drummer
wobbly ears
As much as people Morrissey/Marr but what about the rhythm section. THe smiths rhythm section led by Joyce are underrated.
I just wish The Smith's would ReUnite.
Rafters ❤️
Baguley 'N 'Nat.
Love you mike 💙💙
He makes Steven/Morrissey sound so vague when he describes his goals. Like he really didn't get to know him.
Noel's g s favourite as well
Once a drummer in the best band now a dj 😂😂😂😂
And he'll forever remain the drummer for the Smiths, the best band ever!
Now, the best dj.
@@ashleyboorman4856 panic :)
all the members group are alive, would be a dream see them play again, but the differencs tears them apart.
Anyone else annoyed Morrissey banished Mike because he simply collected what was his to start with?
Disgusted actually.
Nope. Mike didn't write anything.
Seems like nice bloke. But it can be deceptive. I lost any regard for this man when I learned in Morrisey autobiography that he sent his lawyers to try to put Morriseys mother out of her house and also his sister and 2 kids on the street. All so he could sell the 2 houses and pocket the cash. He failed because neither property was in Morrisey name.
The most original band ever!
I think they will regret it if they never get back at least for a few gigs. They need to get over themselves and do it for the greater good.