Lot of people posting this picture today, on the 44th anniversary of the first ever gig by #TheSmiths at the Ritz Ballroom.

This is from their second gig, at Manhattan.

Dale Hibbert has already been replaced by Andy Rourke on bass guitar.

And go-go dancer #JamesMaker wore a suit at the Ritz.

This spot seems now to be the most violent location in #Manchester. I used to work in the building opposite, this was my view from the desk. Would have a pint in that pub, where #Morrissey went cruising with #JamesMaker, after work, though colleagues warned me: "Don't go in there, everybody's gay!"