Long-defunct British pop band inspire academic conference
Mon Mar 28, 5:49 PM ET Entertainment - AFP
LONDON (AFP) - Their records only sold modestly, but 1980s British rock band The Smiths inspired unwavering loyalty from their fans -- and now, 18 years after they split, an entire academic conference devoted to their music and lyrics.
The unusual honour has been organised by Manchester Metropolitan University, in the band's own home town in the northwest of England, The Times newspaper reported in its Tuesday edition.
Academics from Britain, the United States, Portugal, Japan, Ireland, Norway, Turkey and Australia will present papers examining the cultural message of The Smiths' music.
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