Latest Morrissey News
Rick Astley Followed The Smiths' Andy Rourke Around Manchester
Rick Astley once "stalked" The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke around Manchester after spotting him while out shopping.The 57-year-old pop star - who has covered The Smiths songs as part of a collaboration with Blossoms -...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 18 September 2023
'You Hadn't The Guts To Support Her When She Was Alive': Morrissey Blasts Stars Paying Tribute To Sinead O'connor
Morrissey has slammed celebrity tributes to Sinead O'Connor, insisting people "hadn't the guts to support her when she was alive".The former Smiths singer has launched into a scathing rant over the public outpouring of grief...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 27 July 2023
Morrissey "Eternally Thankful" To Miley Cyrus
Morrissey has hit back at claims that Miley Cyrus pulled out of a collaboration because of his political views.The controversial 63-year-old musician recently revealed that Miley would no longer appear on his track 'I Am...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 07 January 2023
Morrissey Cancels Two Us Shows Due To 'Band Illness'
Morrissey has cancelled two US gigs due to “band illness”.Earlier this month, the musician abandoned his Los Angeles gig after just 30 minutes.The former Smiths star was playing a solo gig at the famous Greek...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 23 November 2022
Johnny Marr Guests On Track For Andy Rourke's Band
Johnny Marr and Andy Rourke have reunited for their first song in 35 years.The Smiths guitarist features as a guest on 'Strong Forever', a track by his former bandmate's current group, Blitz Vega. Andy said:...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 18 November 2022
Morrissey Reveals Bonfire Of Teenagers Won't Be Released In February 2023
Morrissey has revealed his new album is "no longer scheduled" to drop in February 2023.The Smiths musician had been set to release his 14th solo album 'Bonfire of Teenagers' early next year, but now he's...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 15 November 2022
Morrissey Abandons La Gig After Just 30 Minutes
Morrissey abandoned his Los Angeles gig after just 30 minutes at the weekend.The former Smiths star was playing a solo gig at the famous Greek Theatre on Saturday (12.11.22) when he left the stage abruptly,...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 14 November 2022
Blossoms' Tom Ogden: New Single Sounds Like Dire Straits And George Michael
Blossoms' new single sounds like "Dire Straits, George Michael and Paul Simon Art Garfunkel", according to their frontman Tom Ogden. The 28-year-old singer took to the group's official Instagram page to tease fans...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 24 March 2022
Johnny Marr: Morrissey Wanted Attention
Johnny Marr has suggested Morrissey was looking for attention when they had their public row last month.The 'Panic' singer issued an "open letter" asking his former Smiths bandmate to stop talking about him in interviews,...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 27 February 2022
Guess What I've Just Done, Mum!': Johnny Marr's Bond Theme Thrill
Johnny Marr couldn't wait to tell his mum he'd recorded the guitar riff to a Bond theme.The former Smiths rocker provided the guitars on 'No Time To Do' with Billie Eilish on lead vocals and...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 29 January 2022
Johnny Marr Hits Back At Morrissey After Interview Request
Johnny Marr has hit back at Morrissey after he was asked to stop mentioning his name in interviews.The former Smiths guitarist has issued a social media riposte to his old bandmate after he requested that...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 26 January 2022
Morrissey Asks Johnny Marr To Stop Using His Name As 'Click-bait'
Morrissey has, "politely", asked his former bandmate Johnny Marr to stop mentioning him in interviews.The former lead singer of The Smiths has requested that the group's ex-guitarist refrain from speaking about him publicly, because he...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 26 January 2022
Blossoms Postpone European Tour Dates Due To Covid-19 Concerns
Blossoms have delayed their European tour due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns. The ‘For Evelyn’ hitmakers - which consists of lead vocalist Tom Ogden, bassist Charlie Salt, guitarist Josh Dewhurst, drummer Joe Donovan and keyboardist Myles...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 12 January 2022
'They're Doing Exactly The Same': Rick Astley Compares Blossoms To The Smiths
Rick Astley has dubbed Blossoms the new Smiths.The 80s pop icon has been performing covers of the iconic Manchester group's hits with Tom Ogden and co on stage, and the 'Never Gonna Give You Up'...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 21 September 2021
Morrissey: 'I’Ve Always Been Treated Like A Scientific Experiment Gone Wrong'
Morrissey has claimed he's "always been treated like a scientific experiment gone wrong" by the music industry.The former Smiths singer - who has been criticised by some people for his anti-lockdown views - has fired...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 06 July 2021
Morrissey Announces First Album Since Being Dropped By Label
Morrissey has announced a new album.The 'Everyday Is Like Sunday' hitmaker - who was dropped by his label BMG last year - took to his website Morrissey Central to unveil 'Bonfire of Teenagers'.They upcoming record...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 31 May 2021
'I'd Run 18 Miles Before A Gig': Johnny Marr Compares His Running To Forrest Gump
Johnny Marr turned into a runner like Forrest Gump as he quit drinking and taking drugs.The former Smiths rocker has recalled how he started going for lengthy runs before going on stage around the same...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 26 January 2021
Morrissey Dropped By His Record Label
Morrissey has been dropped by his record label.The 'Everyday Is Like Sunday' hitmaker has confirmed he has been dropped by BMG, insisting the news was "perfectly in keeping with the relentless galvanic horror of 2020".In...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 16 November 2020
Noel Gallagher: I'm Not A Genius
Noel Gallagher has insisted he's "not a genius".The 53-year-old former Oasis guitarist and songwriter has admitted that some of the 'Wonderwall' hitmakers' biggest hits have been ripped from songs he's admired in the past and...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 06 October 2020
Brandon Flowers Won't Play Morrissey's Music To His Kids
Brandon Flowers won't play Morrissey's music in front of his kids.The 38-year-old singer has revealed he refuses to expose his children to Morrissey's music because of his political views - but he still admires the...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 20 April 2020
Weekly Music Highlights: Billie Eilish Does Bond, Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees Announced, And Eminem Drops Surprise Album
Kicking off the first in our series of Weekly Music Highlights, we summarise the key events in the music industry this week. Over the last few days we've seen thrilling news in the next Bond...
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 17 January 2020
Morrissey's Manager Calls Protest Party Ahead Of Gig "Bull****"
Morrissey’s manager has decried plans for an anti-racism party near the singer’s upcoming Manchester gig as “bull****” and has accused the organiser of attention-seeking.Campaigners describing themselves as ex-fans of Morrissey’s solo work and his music...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 29 June 2018
Morrissey Gets Vintage In 'Jacky's Only Happy When She's Up On The Stage' Video
Morrissey goes very retro with the video for his new song 'Jacky's Only Happy When She's Up On The Stage' taken from his recently released eleventh solo studio album 'Low In High School'. It's his...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 01 December 2017
Sexual Harassment In Hollywood: Morrissey Defends The Accused
Morrissey has some interesting thoughts on the Hollywood sexual harassment scandal involving the likes of Harvey Weinstein and Kevin Spacey among others. He has managed to anger a lot of people (not for the first...
By Holly Williams in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 20 November 2017
Morrissey Overlooks Manchester In UK Tour Announcement
The ever-controversial Steven Patrick Morrissey has caused a stir by announcing his first UK tour in three years – but opting to leave out his home city of Manchester.The former Smiths frontman revealed details of...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 27 October 2017
Morrissey Ponders The 'Directionless' Youth With 'Low In High School'
Morrissey is back with his first album in three years entitled 'Low In High School' and, as the title suggests it explores the social, political and economical mindsets of today's youth. Of course, the opinionated...
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 10 October 2017
Morrissey Has Joined Twitter With Some Rather Exciting News
Love him or hate him, Morrissey has finally joined Twitter and his first post was hilariously random. Although, not quite as random as you might of thought when he explained himself a few hours later....
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 19 September 2017
Morrissey Cancels Texas Gig Amid "Health Concerns"
Veteran indie icon Morrissey has cancelled another gig in his current American tour, pulling out of Wednesday night’s gig in Texas citing “health concerns” after his voice gave out mid-song earlier this week.The ex-Smiths singer,...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 13 April 2017
Ok Go Channel Morrissey With Cover Of 'Interesting Drug'
OK Go appeared on 'The Late Late Show With James Corden' this week to play their brand new cover of Morrissey's 1989 single 'Interesting Drug'; a song for which they also released a video earlier...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 19 January 2017
Morrissey Blames Management For Cancellation Of Us Tour Dates
Morrissey has cancelled the remaining six dates of his U.S. tour, blaming his management for mismanaging the tour’s finances.In a post on fansite True to You, which the singer uses as his official mouthpiece, Morrissey...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 05 December 2016
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