Morrissey
Born: 22 / 5 / 1959
Location: United Kingdom
Steven Patrick Morrissey ( MORR-iss-ee; born 22 May 1959), known mononymously as Morrissey, is an English singer and songwriter. He came to prominence as the frontman and lyricist of rock band the Smiths, who were active from 1982 to 1987. Since then, he has pursued a successful solo career. Morrissey's music is characterised by his baritone voice and distinctive lyrics with recurring themes of emotional isolation, sexual longing, self-deprecating and dark humour, and anti-establishment stances.
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The Smiths Reunion Reportedly Scuttled By Johnny Marr
Johnny Marr said in a previous interview that he and Morrissey had never fallen out over politics but “probably would” now.
Morrissey Says There's An 'Obvious Media Shift' To 'Delete' Him From The Smiths History
"It's a bit like saying Mick Jagger had nothing to do with the Stones," he wrote.
Morrissey Cancels First Australian Show In Perth
"Due to unforeseen logistical issues.”
Morrissey Announces 2023 Australian Tour To Celebrate 40th Anniversary
The tour is dubbed ’40 Years Of Morrissey’, promising sets that span “from the early days of The Smiths through to today”.
Morrissey Calls Out 'Insultingly Stupid,' 'Sterile Slop' Sinéad O'Connor Tributes
"You hadn’t the guts to support her when she was alive and she was looking for you."
Morrissey 'Coming Around' To The Belief That Capitol Records Sabotaged His Album Release
"Morrissey is ‘too diverse’ for Universal Music Group."
Morrissey Leaves Record Label & Announces That Miley Cyrus Departed Their Collaboration
"Morrissey has also voluntarily withdrawn from any association with Capitol Records."
Fans Left Confused As Morrissey Abruptly Axes Show 30 Minutes In
"Apparently he was too cold."
Morrissey Postpones UK & European Tour Amid More Racism Accusations
"We know what it’s like to be let down by Morrissey."
Morrissey Addresses Controversial Spacey Comments: 'That's The Last Print Interview I'll Ever Do
He's back at it.
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