The Smiths United began, as a concept, in 2013 when two Smiths fans decided it was about time to really challenge themselves musically. Both had been playing in bands for many years and it seemed the natural thing to do. So, that was Johnny and Andy sorted. Now to find Mike and, of course, a convincing Moz…

After several candidates for both came and went, the final line-up was in place early in 2014. Rehearsals began and the band was up and running.

The emphasis was on reproducing the live sound of The Smiths and so the correct equipment to produce the sounds was painstakingly sourced. This, along with a little bit of musical talent was combined to get the band out on the road early in 2015. The first tester gig was in a Lincolnshire village pub and the next was Lincoln Engine Shed, no point in doing things by halves! More well received gigs followed and the band joined forces with 8Ball Booking towards the end of 2015 to really get things moving.

And here we now are, with national gigs stacking up nicely.

The entire ethos of the band is to be the best we can and to give Smiths fans (ourselves included!) the most authentic experience possible.

So it’s back to the 80’s, we’ll see you there.