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Andy Rourke

British musician

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born
1964
died
2023
age at death
59
known for
bassist, guitarist, composer

1964 – 2023

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Andrew Michael Rourke was an English musician best known as the bassist of the 1980s indie rock band the Smiths. Regarded as one of the greatest bassists of his generation, he was known for his melodic and funk-inspired approach to bass playing.

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