The Smiths

The Smiths are a Britsih post punk band mainly popular in the eighties. While they have never seen success in the United States, they have been phenomenal in their native Britain for decades. They were also one of the major players in the "post punk" craze of the eighties, known as "indie" in Britain. Many of today's indie bands take heavy influence from the Smiths. Due to the theme of several of their songs, it was speculated whether Smiths frontman Morrissey was gay. He neither confirmed nor denied it. He did, however, have a successful solo career. The actual Hall of Fame has considered the Smiths, but not inducted them. Their song How Soon is Now uses a unique guitar riff.