The Smiths

The Smiths were leaders of the post punk movement of the eighties. They had two gold albums in the United States. Otherwise they were phenomenal in Europe where the indie sound was more involved. Frontman Morrissey went on to have a successful solo career. The Smiths have been considered for the Hall of Fame before but not chosen. They have had a major impact on modern indie bands, especially interpol and their spinoff band Editors.