RIP Andy Rourke, bassist for The Smiths. The Mancunian post-punk band whose riffs likely come to mind when you hear any music being described as “jangly” burned fast and bright from 1982 to 1987 (and they never ever got back together). But within that brief timeline, they defined a template for a brand of indie-romanticism that remains prominent to this day. While the juggernaut songwriting duo of lead singer/primary lyricist (Steven) Morrisey, and lead guitarist (Johnny) Marr hold the bulk of the credit for this influence… where would they be without those timeless basslines?