The Smiths

Writing on his website, the singer declared: 'It’s a bit like saying Mick Jagger had nothing to do with the Stones.'

The classic track from 'The Queen Is Dead' didn't see release as a single until 1992, in conjunction with the Smiths' 'Best II' compilation

In this week's playlist, we open and close with the Pogues, and in between there's everything from Harry Styles to Killing Joke.

Generation Z are obsessing over the same bands their parents once did – and they’re doing so in exactly the same old-fashioned way.

So much to answer for

Attacked at home, Mexrrissey – AKA Camilo Lara – explains why its his right to give The Smiths et al a latin twist

Having just released a 'single' paying tribute to the Factory Records' founder, the poet explains how words, Manchester and music come together

The former Smith on covering I Feel You and his favourite record shops

We chat to the Gibson Les Paul Award winner and guest presenter Sir Bradley Wiggins at yesterday's (22 Oct) ceremony