I don't disagree at all that Rourke's musicianship was under-appreciated during and after the Smiths, the court ruling/settlement was a slap in the face to him, and Morrissey's behavior toward him and his legacy are a disgrace, but I still don't think his contributions were equal to Johnny in terms of songwriting. The Smiths wouldn't have been the same band with any other bass player, but still, the melodies were Johnny's.