Mike Joyce (musician)
| Mike Joyce | |
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| Birth name | Michael Adrian Paul Joyce |
| Born | June 1, 1963 |
| Origin | Fallowfield, Manchester, England |
| Genres | Alternative rock, indie pop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Drums |
| Years active | 1982–present |
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| Website | mikejoyce.com |
| Notable instruments | |
| Drums | |
Michael Adrian Paul "Mike" Joyce (born 1 June 1963) is an English drummer. He is best known as the drummer for The Smiths, an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1982. The band consisted of vocalist Morrissey, guitarist Johnny Marr, bassist Andy Rourke and Joyce.
Joyce was born in Manchester to Irish Catholic parents, and attended St Gregory's Grammar School in the city. While The Smiths provided Joyce with his first taste of success, he had previously drummed for Manchester band The Hoax and Irish punk rock group Victim. Joyce was a member of The Smiths throughout the band's existence (1982–87). Immediately after the break-up of the band, Joyce and Smiths bassist Andy Rourke played with Sinéad O'Connor.
They, along with Craig Gannon, also provided the rhythm section for two singles by Smiths' singer Morrissey – "Interesting Drug" and "The Last of the Famous International Playboys" and their B-sides. Work with Suede, Buzzcocks, Public Image Limited, Julian Cope, P. P. Arnold and Pete Wylie followed throughout the 1990s. Joyce, Rourke, and Gannon reunited to work on a project with fellow Manchester musician Aziz Ibrahim (formerly of The Stone Roses and Simply Red), ex-Oasis guitarist Bonehead (as Moondog One), and Vinny Peculiar.
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