The Smiths - Salford lads The Smiths became music favourites with such hits as 'This Charming MaN' Hand In GlovE' and 'How Soon Is Now'. Morrissey and Johnny Marr\'s songwriting partnershibeen under strain for a long time due to creative differences and on August 1 1987 the band announced their split.
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