Tales of The Smiths Season 2

[conchrisoulis]

Sadly, Johnny and Andy's second group, White Dice, disbands, but the fate that awaits their friend and fellow band member, Rob Allman, is a much more tragic one.

TALES OF THE SMITHS:
Babylon///ptV

Tales of The Smiths is a daily online comic on the history of The Smiths in Greek and English (scroll down for the English version)
CLICK HERE to read Babylon///part V

 

[conchrisoulis]

Morrissey reviews Ludus' gig at his favourite Manchester club, New Hormones' Beach Club, shorty before a dance club rivalry erupts between Beach Club and Factory Records' Haçienda

TALES OF THE SMITHS:
Sightseeing///ptI

Tales of The Smiths is a daily online comic on the history of The Smiths in Greek and English (scroll down for the English version)
CLICK HERE to read Sightseeing///ptI

 

[conchrisoulis]

Morrissey gets himself in a mess with The Cramps fan club he created

TALES OF THE SMITHS:
Sightseeing///ptII

Tales of The Smiths is a daily online comic on the history of The Smiths in Greek and English (scroll down for the English version)
CLICK HERE to read Sightseeing///ptII

 

[conchrisoulis]

18 May 1980. Ian Curtis dies and even though Morrissey originally denounces Joy Division in his later years he reveals an untold friendship...

TALES OF THE SMITHS:
Sightseeing///ptIII

Tales of The Smiths is a daily online comic on the history of The Smiths in Greek and English (scroll down for the English version)
CLICK HERE to read Sightseeing///ptIII

 

[conchrisoulis]

From Ian Curtis' death till the creation of Johnny Marr's and Bernard Sumner's band, Electronic, the bond between The Smiths and Joy Division/New Order grew only stronger.

TALES OF THE SMITHS:
Sightseeing///ptIV

Tales of The Smiths is a daily online comic on the history of The Smiths in Greek and English (scroll down for the English version)
CLICK HERE to read Sightseeing///ptIV

 

[conchrisoulis]

1980. A new dawn. Morrissey suffers panic attacks and decides it's time to try the Impossible Dream once more...

TALES OF THE SMITHS:
Sightseeing///ptV

Tales of The Smiths is a daily online comic on the history of The Smiths in Greek and English (scroll down for the English version)
CLICK HERE to read Sightseeing///ptV

 

[conchrisoulis]

Morrissey's final effort to immigrate to the States ends in huge disappointment...

TALES OF THE SMITHS:
Sightseeing///ptVΙ

Tales of The Smiths is a daily online comic on the history of The Smiths in Greek and English (scroll down for the English version)
CLICK HERE to read Sightseeing///ptVI

 

[conchrisoulis]

1980. Morrissey and James Maker experience a close encounter with a UFO.

TALES OF THE SMITHS:
Sightseeing///ptVΙI

Tales of The Smiths is a daily online comic on the history of The Smiths in Greek and English (scroll down for the English version)
CLICK HERE to read Sightseeing///ptVII

 

[conchrisoulis]

After encountering a UFO, James Maker opens up to Morrissey
...plus Moz gets his quiff!

TALES OF THE SMITHS:
Sightseeing///ptVΙII

Tales of The Smiths is a daily online comic on the history of The Smiths in Greek and English (scroll down for the English version)
CLICK HERE to read Sightseeing///ptVIII

 

[conchrisoulis]

Mike Joyce's tenure as the drummer in his first Punk band, The Hoax, ends in an anti-royal spectacle.

TALES OF THE SMITHS:
Sightseeing///ptIX

Tales of The Smiths is a daily online comic on the history of The Smiths in Greek and English (scroll down for the English version)
CLICK HERE to read Sightseeing///ptIX

 

[conchrisoulis]

Mike Joyce leaves The Hoax to join Irish punk band, Victim

TALES OF THE SMITHS:
Sightseeing///ptX

Tales of The Smiths is a daily online comic on the history of The Smiths in Greek and English (scroll down for the English version)
CLICK HERE to read Sightseeing///ptX

 

[conchrisoulis]

Morrissey's intense correspondence with Glaswegian pen pal, Robert Mackie, from 1980-81 reveals a great deal about his personality.

TALES OF THE SMITHS
You had to sneak into my room///part I

Tales of The Smiths is a daily online comic on the history of The Smiths in Greek and English (scroll down for the English version)
CLICK HERE to read You had to sneak into my room///part I

 

[conchrisoulis]

Morrissey's mocking second letter to his pen pal, Robert Mackie, reveals his love for everything Glam Rock as well as his loathing of ...Kate Bush

TALES OF THE SMITHS
You had to sneak into my room///part II

Tales of The Smiths is a daily online comic on the history of The Smiths in Greek and English (scroll down for the English version)
CLICK HERE to read You had to sneak into my room///part II

 

[conchrisoulis]

Morrissey trolls pen pal Rob Mackie, whilst mentioning his love for Brian Eno and Lou Reed
Plus: his absolute loathing of Gary Numan and all thing electronic.

TALES OF THE SMITHS
You had to sneak into my room///part III

Tales of The Smiths is a daily online comic on the history of The Smiths in Greek and English (scroll down for the English version)
CLICK HERE to read You had to sneak into my room///part III

 

[conchrisoulis]

Morrissey continues tormenting his penpal, Robert Mackie, whilst listing his albums of the year for 1980, as well as his favourite new band, The Monochrome Set.

TALES OF THE SMITHS
You had to sneak into my room///part IV

Tales of The Smiths is a daily online comic on the history of The Smiths in Greek and English (scroll down for the English version)
CLICK HERE to read You had to sneak into my room///part IV

 

[conchrisoulis]

Morrissey's manages to namedrop The Man Who Fell To Earth, Simple Minds and Ludus, all in a single letter to Robert Mackie, whilst being sarcastic about Ultravox, Duran Duran and his future partner Boz Boorer's band, The Polecats.

TALES OF THE SMITHS
You had to sneak into my room///part V

Tales of The Smiths is a daily online comic on the history of The Smiths in Greek and English (scroll down for the English version)
CLICK HERE to read You had to sneak into my room///part V

 

[conchrisoulis]

Morrissey writes another letter to Rob Mackie, who had just visited him, in which he lists his extensive collection of Monochrome Set discs as well as his loathing of Duran Duran (yet again).

TALES OF THE SMITHS
You had to sneak into my room///part VI

Tales of The Smiths is a daily online comic on the history of The Smiths in Greek and English (scroll down for the English version)
CLICK HERE to read You had to sneak into my room///part VI

 

[conchrisoulis]

Morrissey invites Rob Mackie to his home, advising him on visitor's etiquette and talking, yet again, about his passion on The Monochrome Set

TALES OF THE SMITHS
You had to sneak into my room///part VII

Tales of The Smiths is a daily online comic on the history of The Smiths in Greek and English (scroll down for the English version)
CLICK HERE to read You had to sneak into my room///part VII

 

[conchrisoulis]

Morrissey reveals his infatuation with East of Eden's Richard Davalos (who will later be featured on a host of Smiths covers)

TALES OF THE SMITHS
You had to sneak into my room///part VIII

Tales of The Smiths is a daily online comic on the history of The Smiths in Greek and English (scroll down for the English version)
CLICK HERE to read You had to sneak into my room///part VIII

 

[conchrisoulis]

A pre-Smiths Morrissey lets it rip, writing scathing letters about David Bowie, Bryan Ferry and Howard Devoto.

TALES OF THE SMITHS
You had to sneak into my room///part ΙΧ

Tales of The Smiths is a daily online comic on the history of The Smiths in Greek and English (scroll down for the English version)
CLICK HERE to read You had to sneak into my room///part IX