Andy Rourke quits Freebass

Former Smiths member leaves all-bass supergroup he founded with New Order's Peter Hook and the Stone Roses' ManiThe bad joke known as Freebass, the all-bass super-group, just got a little less funny, as former Smiths member Andy Rourke has left the band. Although he founded the group with New Order's Peter Hook and the Stone Roses' Mani, Rourke has now slinked out the back door, like the guy at the party whose friends take a gag too far.According to the Freebass website, Rourke "is now living in...

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12:49 on August 13 2010

Andy Rourke quits Freebass

Guardian Music — Former Smiths member leaves all-bass supergroup he founded with New Order's Peter Hook and the Stone Roses' ManiThe bad joke known as Freebass, the all-bass super-group, ... more info

13:12 on August 13 2010

The Smiths' Andy Rourke leaves band with Mani and Peter Hook

NME — Freebass becomes two bass as founder moves to New York more info

Mani Peter Hook The Smiths Freebass

04:47 on August 14 2010

Freebass Lose Andy Rourke of The Smiths

Undercover, Australia — Andy Rourke, one time member of the Smiths, has confirmed that he will not be a part of Freebass during their world tour. more info

The Smiths Freebass