'Incredible' mural of The Smiths legend Andy Rourke unveiled on side of Manchester pub
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA mural of The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke has been unveiled on the side of a pub in the Northern Quarter. The musician, part of the legendary 80s band, passed away at the age of 59 last May following a battle with pancreatic cancer.
The mural, which has been created by street artist Akse P19, was revealed to coincide with Pancreatic Cancer Day yesterday (November 21).
Now appearing on the side of The Wheatsheaf pub, on Oak Street, the mural was created following a successful fundraising campaign by The Smiths drummer Mike Joyce, along with the Pancreatic Cancer Action charity.
More than £26,000 has been raised to date - with donations still continuing to come through. READ MORE: Oasis themed bar to open as huge plans unveiled for site of Black Dog Ballroom The mural was created following a successful fundraising campaign by The Smiths drummer Mike Joyce, along with the Pancreatic Cancer Action charity.
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