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The Joe Moss Archive

The Smiths outside the back of the Crazy Face building, 70 Portland Street, Manchester. 1983.

Some Smiths artefacts.

Hand in Glove invoice.

Receipt from the Hacienda, 24th November 1983.

Invoice to the Hacienda from July 83.

Dead flowers for Morrissey to swing.

Andy’s gear

The Smiths stage gear

Contract for the BBC David Jensen show session

Video contract.

A letter to Joe from Robert Musel, who coined the name ‘Elvis the Pelvis’ for Presley.

A very charming letter from Morrissey’s Mum.

How The Smiths emerged perfectly formed.

Crazy Face jeans on Top of the Pops.

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here we are

2 responses to “The Joe Moss Archive”

  1. Colin Foster Avatar
    Colin Foster

    First photo is actually at the rear of 70 Portland St in a narrow street called Reyner St that runs from Nicolas St and Princess St.

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    1. D-Moss Avatar
      D-Moss

      Hi Colin, we walked down it last time we visited, a very narrow street.

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