Andy Rourke Memorial Mural

A mural of Andy Rourke spans the brick wall on the corner of Hilton and Port Street, rendered in bold, monochromatic strokes. Rourke played bass for The Smiths, providing the melodic backbone for songs like This Charming Man. When he died in twenty twenty-three, artist Akse P19 painted this portrait to mark his connection to this neighborhood. Rourke often rehearsed in nearby studios, and the mural captures him in his element, forever holding his instrument against the city skyline.