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The Smiths, December 12 1986

Morrissey and Marr had returned to the Academy for a storming gig in support of Artists Against Apartheid. At the peak of the obligatory stage invasion during the encore, the band tore into their very first single, ‘Hand in Glove’, ending on the line, ‘I’ll probably never see you again’. It turned out to be the last show The Smiths ever played live together.

Brixton Academy: 10 classic gigs

The co-author of 'Live at the Brixton Academy', a new book about the iconic venue's history, picks the shows that built its reputation

Monday 27 January 2014

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Nowadays it’s one of London’s best music venues, but Brixton Academy began life as a derelict cinema, bought for £1 in 1983. Here are the gigs that built the Academy’s reputation as picked by JS Rafaeli, co-author (with former Academy owner Simon Parkes) of 'Live at the Brixton Academy' – a new book about the iconic venue's history. All images have been captured by the venue’s house photographer Justin Thomas.

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The Smiths, December 12 1986

Brixton Academy: 10 classic gigs