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Morrissey: ‘My stance was ultimately of no use’: Morrissey breaks boycott to announce first Canadian tour in 15 years

submitted by Nick Feb 20th 2019 10:00 am (www.nme.com)

The Smiths icon had refused to play in protest over seal clubbingMorrissey Morrissey has announced his first tour of Canada in 15 years, after previously vowing to boycott the country in protest against seal clubbing. The former Smiths frontman yesterday confirmed his return for a tour in April, despite claiming in 2006 that the “horrific slaughter” of the animals meant that he would never play in Canada again. […]The post ‘My stance was ultimately of no use’: Morrissey breaks boycott to announce first Canadian tour in 15 years appeared first on NME.

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Morrissey: Watch Morrissey kick out protestors from gig: "Get out! We don't need you"

submitted by Nick Oct 1st 2019 04:00 pm (www.nme.com)

"Bigmouth Indeed"Morrissey performs liveMorrissey ejected two protesters from his show in Portland, Oregon last night (September 30), after the audience members hit out at the singer’s recent support of the For Britain party. Read More: Morrissey embodied a more sensitive form of masculinity for the young me – but was I just kiddi...

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Morrissey: This Smiths fan has covered up his Morrissey tattoo with Sheryl Crow

submitted by Nick Jul 25th 2019 02:00 pm (www.nme.com)

Ryan Mangione had the DIY print put on his knee after a night outMorrissey and Sheryl CrowA Smiths fan has decided to remove a Morrissey tattoo and replace it with one honouring Sheryl Crow instead. Ryan Mangione had the DIY tattoo of the singer’s name put on his knee four years ago after a night out drinking. But he has finally de...

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Morrissey: Damon Albarn on Morrissey's support of For Britain: "If you don't live in the country, then you shouldn't be dabbling in its politics"

submitted by Nick Jul 22nd 2019 01:00 pm (www.nme.com)

"You have to live amongst the emotional world of the people as well, not just the idea of something"Damon Albarn and MorrisseyDamon Albarn has spoken out against Morrissey‘s controversial political views and his support of the nationalist party For Britain. The former Smiths turned solo star made headlines earlier this year when he wa...

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Billy Bragg: Shares Long Statement Condemning Morrissey And Brandon Flowers’ Comments About Him

submitted by Nick Jul 7th 2019 07:00 pm (stereogum.com)

Morrissey has been making headlines over the past few months for leaning into his long-held right-wing ideology. He publicly endorsed the far-right anti-Muslim group For Britain on multiple occasions, wearing a pin with the organization’s logo on The Tonight Show and defending it with statements like, "Everyone ultimately prefers their own rac...

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Morrissey: Brandon Flowers On Morrissey: “He’s Still A King”

submitted by Nick Jul 2nd 2019 08:00 pm (stereogum.com)

In recent years Morrissey, always a brusque and controversial presence, has veered hard into far-right ideology, alienating many of his ardent fans in the process. Lately he has been vocal about his support for the anti-Muslim group For Britain, wearing a pin with the organization's logo on The Tonight Show and defending it with statements&#...

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