Mike Joyce

Mike Joyce Turns the Tables in The Drums: A Candid Beat from The Smiths’ Backseat

Manchester’s unsung pulse, drummer Mike Joyce, finally steps out from behind The Smiths’ jangly guitar riffs with his much-anticipated memoir, The Drums, due for release in November 2025.

Tagged as: 80s, alternative, Mike Joyce, The Drums, The Smiths, UK

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The Smiths’ Andy Rouse To Be Honoured With Manchester Mural

by Music-News.com

The Smiths’ Mike Joyce has launched a fundraiser for a permanent mural of late bandmate Andy Rourke in Manchester.

Tagged as: 80s, alternative, Andy Rourke, Johnny Marr, Mike Joyce, Morrissey, punk, Smiths, UK

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Smiths Drummer Is Ready For Reformation

by Music-News.com

After Music-News.com exclusively revealed the yet unconfirmed news that legendary band The Smiths are to reform, we caught up with drummer Mike Joyce to find out more.

Tagged as: Mike Joyce, Morrissey, Music-News.com, reformation, Smiths

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Mike Joyce Turns the Tables in The Drums: A Candid Beat from The Smiths’ Backseat

Manchester’s unsung pulse, drummer Mike Joyce, finally steps out from behind The Smiths’ jangly guitar riffs with his much-anticipated memoir, The Drums, due for release in November 2025.

August 26, 2025

The Smiths’ Andy Rouse To Be Honoured With Manchester Mural

The Smiths' Mike Joyce has launched a fundraiser for a permanent mural of late bandmate Andy Rourke in Manchester.

September 17, 2024