{"product_id":"a-light-that-never-goes-out","title":"A Light That Never Goes Out","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe definitive biography of the Smiths, one of the most beloved, respected, and storied indie rock bands in music history.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"[Tony] Fletcher . . . combines original interviews with quotes and anecdotes from the vast paper trail of the British music press to piece together this enigmatic band's rise and fall in obsessive detail.\"--\u003ci\u003eBoston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey were, their fans believe, the best band in the world. Hailing from Manchester, England, The Smiths were critical and popular favorites throughout their mid-1980s heyday and beyond, and to this day are considered one of the greatest British rock groups of all time. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Light That Never Goes Out \u003c\/i\u003eis the definitive story of the Smiths' rise and fall--from the legendary circumstances of their first meeting to their tragic breakup at the very height of their success. Acclaimed music writer Tony Fletcher, a British-born contemporary of the Smiths, paints a vivid portrait of the fascinating personalities within the group--iconic lead singer Morrissey; his songwriting partner, guitarist Johnny Marr; and the talented but internally unappreciated rhythm section of Andy Rourke and Mike Joyce--and takes readers and fans behind the scenes of the Smiths' early days, their life on tour and in the studio, and the details of their disbandment in 1987. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor all the drama of the group's internal politics and the heartbreak of their premature breakup, \u003ci\u003eA Light That Never Goes Out\u003c\/i\u003e is a celebration: the saga of four working-class kids from a northern English city who come together despite contrasting personalities, find a musical bond, inspire a fanatical following, and leave a lasting legacy on the world of popular music.","brand":"Crown Publishing Group (NY)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48833759969485,"sku":"9780307715968","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/1529\/9533\/files\/imageloader_deed870f-89ed-4a29-ae0a-c2df652eaab2.jpg?v=1790897575","url":"https:\/\/booksatmidnight.com\/products\/a-light-that-never-goes-out","provider":"Books At Midnight","version":"1.0","type":"link"}