What is the name of the lead singer of The Smiths?

The lead singer of The Smiths was Morrissey. Born Steven Patrick Morrissey in 1959, he became the Manchester band's frontman and lyricist after forming the group with guitarist Johnny Marr in 1982.

The Smiths became one of Britain's most influential alternative and indie rock bands during their brief career. Their music combined Marr's jangling guitar arrangements with Morrissey's distinctive baritone, literary lyrics, and often darkly humorous observations about alienation, romance, and everyday life. The band's classic lineup also included bassist Andy Rourke and drummer Mike Joyce.

The Smiths released four studio albums, including The Queen Is Dead and Strangeways, Here We Come, before breaking up in 1987. Morrissey then began a successful solo career. A common mix-up is confusing his full name, Steven Patrick Morrissey, with a separate band member: Johnny Marr was the guitarist and principal musical partner, not the singer.