Mike Joyce and Stephen Street celebrate the enduring legacy of The Queen Is Dead, one of the most influential British albums ever recorded.
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Crosstown Concerts Presents
Mike Joyce & Stephen Street: The Queen Is Dead 40th Anniversary
ARC, Stockton on Tees
Doors at 19:30 | Ends: 23:00
Recently announced
Crosstown Concerts Presents
Mike Joyce & Stephen Street: The Queen Is Dead 40th Anniversary
New Century, Manchester
Doors at 19:00 | Ends: 23:00
Recently announced
Crosstown Concerts Presents
Mike Joyce & Stephen Street: The Queen Is Dead 40th Anniversary
Cheese & Grain, Frome
Doors at 19:00 | Ends: 23:00
Recently announced
Crosstown Concerts Presents
Mike Joyce & Stephen Street: The Queen Is Dead 40th Anniversary
Kidderminster Town Hall, Kidderminster
Doors at 18:30 | Ends: 23:00
Recently announced
Crosstown Concerts Presents
Mike Joyce & Stephen Street: The Queen Is Dead 40th Anniversary
Y Theatre, Leicester
Doors at 19:00 | Ends: 23:00
Recently announced
Crosstown Concerts Presents
Mike Joyce & Stephen Street: The Queen Is Dead 40th Anniversary
The Tung Auditorium, Liverpool
Doors at 18:00 | Ends: 23:00
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Crosstown Concerts Presents
Mike Joyce & Stephen Street: The Queen Is Dead 40th Anniversary
Foundry, Sheffield
Doors at 19:00 | Ends: 22:30
Recently announced
Crosstown Concerts Presents
Mike Joyce & Stephen Street: The Queen Is Dead 40th Anniversary
The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
Doors at 18:30 | Ends: 23:00
Recently announced
Crosstown Concerts Presents
Mike Joyce & Stephen Street: The Queen Is Dead 40th Anniversary
Kings Place (Hall One), London
Doors at 19:00 | Ends: 22:00
Few albums have left a mark on British music quite like The Queen Is Dead (1986), and few people are better placed to tell its story than Mike Joyce and Stephen Street. As the drummer behind The Smiths' unmistakable rhythm section and the producer who helped shape the album's enduring sound, the pair played pivotal roles in the creation of one of the most celebrated records of all time.
Four decades on, Joyce and Street continue to share their passion for the music that defined a generation. Through live talks, special events and in-depth discussions, they offer fans a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes of The Queen Is Dead, exploring its songs, recording sessions and lasting cultural impact. Packed with fascinating stories, humour and unique insight from two key figures in The Smiths' history, their appearances provide an unforgettable celebration of an album that remains as influential today as it was upon its release.
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