Mike Joyce, known best as the drummer of The Smiths, will share his new book, The Drums, at The Church in Ipswich on Wednesday.
Joyce said he was “looking forward” to coming back to Ipswich in an exclusive interview with this paper.
“It’s always a welcoming crowd down in Ipswich,” he said.
“From playing there with The Smiths to other events and DJ sets, it’s great.”
Mike Joyce, drummer of The Smiths (Image: Mike Joyce)
The drummer explained that he had just come off a tour with Pete Doherty of The Libertines and noted how touring takes its toll.
Moving forward to speaking about his book at various venues across the country, Joyce remarked how it was nice to look back on the legacy of The Smiths.
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“Anyone who has ever been in a band wants to be spoken about decades after, not just that fleeting moment (or not) in your career,” he added.
“The times move on, but I think The Smiths’ legacy comes from the simplicity of what it is.
“The tracks don’t necessarily belong in a particular decade, something which is proven by new fans now.
“I have been approached about writing a book before and the answer had been no, but this time around, I said yes.
“The book was a series of conversations; it was easy and organic.”
Mike Joyce is the last member of The Smiths to release an autobiography (Image: Mike Joyce)
Joyce is the last member of the band to release an autobiography, which is described as “The inside story of being in one of the most influential bands of all time.”
Tickets are still available for the book tour from Brighten The Corners’ website.