Mike Joyce

About The Author

Mike Joyce is an English drummer and a member of The Smiths between 1982-1987. Widely regarded as one of the most important British groups of the 20th century, all of their albums reached the Top Five in UK charts. Joyce continues to play drums and is a radio DJ in Manchester.

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Books by Mike Joyce

Mike Joyce - The Drums

A Times Book of the Year 2025

By Mike Joyce

A Times, Resident and Rough Trade Book of the Year

Longlisted for the Penderyn Music Book Prize 2026

‘A warm and engaging memoir’ Guardian

‘A beautifully told odyssey’ Daily Express<...

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