It’s been over 38 years since Morrissey and Johnny Marr shared a concert stage. And despite the ludicrous sums of money they’d no doubt receive if they ever agreed to a Smiths reunion, it’s clear that’s simply never happening. But that doesn’t mean that Morrissey and Marr have turned their …
Read More »Morrissey Cancels Upcoming Shows Due to 'Credible Threat' on His Life
English singer-songwriter Morrissey is canceling his upcoming concerts this weekend due to a “credible threat” on his life. A post on his official Instagram page notes, “In recent days, there has been a credible threat on Morrissey’s life. Out of an abundance of caution for the safety of both the …
Read More »Morrissey 'Switched Off' Email Soliciting Offers for Rights to Smiths' Songs, Per His Website
Morrissey shut down an email to solicit offers for his rights to the Smiths’ music and other connected intellectual property, according to a post on his official website. “The ‘eaves’ business email address has been switched off due to the colossal response to Morrissey’s announcement of his wish to pass …
Read More »Is Morrissey Really Selling His Rights to the Smiths' Songs?
Morrissey has used the “Messages From Morrissey” section of his official website to air his grievances about everything from a lack of financial support from the music industry to feeling creatively misunderstood by most everyone around him. Most read like frustration-fueled diary entries dressed up as public service announcements. But …
Read More »Morrissey Struggles to Complete Europe Tour, Citing 'No Financial Support' From Music Industry
Fans who purchased tickets to see Morrissey in Stockholm, Sweden, on Monday, June 23, were ultimately left without plans for the night when the musician cancelled on the eve of the concert. On his official website, Morrissey claimed he’s been struggling to secure support from the music industry in order …
Read More »Nick Cave Did Not Want to Read Morrissey's 'Silly Anti-Woke Screed' for New Song
Nick Cave said Morrissey recently contacted him with an offer to provide vocals on a new song of his. It’s something Cave, a longtime fan, said he “would have been happy to do,” were it not for the fact that Morrissey wasn’t asking him to sing a verse or provide …
Read More »Morrissey to Resume Tour After Being Hospitalized With 'Severe Sinusitis Attack'
Morrissey will resume his North American tour tonight, May 5, after postponing a pair of shows due to health issues. A note shared on the musician’s Instagram yesterday said that the former Smiths frontman had “contracted a severe sinusitis attack and was treated at Coronado Hospital in San Diego.” The …
Read More »Morrissey's Dallas Concert Cut Short After Fans Invade the Stage
Morrissey’s concert in Dallas was cut short Saturday after the stage was invaded by overeager fans attempting to embrace the singer, with a security guard apparently injured during the chaos. Video from the Music Hall at Fair Park concert shows that, during the encore performance of “First of the Gang …
Read More »Johnny Marr Clarifies Smiths Reunion Reports: 'I Didn't Ignore the Offer – I Said No'
Last month, Morrissey dropped the rather stunning news that he accepted a “lucrative offer” from AEG Entertainment Group to reform the Smiths alongside Johnny Marr. “Marr ignored the offer,” Morrissey wrote before referring to himself in the third person. “Morrissey undertakes a largely sold out tour of the USA in …
Read More »Morrissey Says Release of His Album 'Bonfire of the Teenagers' Has Been 'Gagged'
Morrissey claims he has been “gagged” over the release of his album Bonfire of the Teenagers, which he recorded between 2020 and 2021. In a rare interview withThe Telegraph, the musician said that “idiot culture” is preventing the LP from coming out. The unreleased album has been controversial because the …
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