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The Smiths
The Smiths


Background information
Origin Manchester, England
Genre(s) Alternative Rock
Indie Pop
Years active 1982—1987
Label(s) Sire Records
Rough Trade Records
Associated acts Electronic
The Cribs
Modest Mouse
Freebass
Former members
Johnny Marr
Morrissey
Andy Rourke
Mike Joyce
Dale Hibbert
Craig Gannon



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Velvet Revolver's Slash 'To Mentor American Idol Stars'

April 27, 2009
Velvet Revolver's Slash 'To Mentor American Idol Stars'Velvet Revolver guitarist Slash is to mentor contestants on American Idol.

Slash will help the wannabe stars during Rock Week, according to a post on his Twitter micro-blog.

He wrote: “American Idol has asked me to do the mentor bit for Rock Week.”

The former Guns N' Roses guitarist will join a host of stars, including Mariah Carey and Neil Diamond, who have tutored hopefuls on the show.

American Idol has launched the careers of the likes of Jennfier Hudson, Kelly Clarkson and David Cook.

(by Jason Gregory)



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