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The mystery soldier whose photo was used on the cover of Meat Is Murder by The Smiths in 1985

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The Smiths in June 1985: Johnny Marr, Morrissey, Mike Joyce and the late, great Andy Rourke.

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Morrissey of The Smiths performs on stage at Brixton Academy in 1986

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Morrissey in 1984 and the Coronation Street set

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Mike Joyce in Europe, May 1984, touring The Smiths' self-titled debut album; the band in March 1984

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Morrissey in 1984 and the sleeve to The Smiths' single This Charming Man

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