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Morrissey has canceled two U.S. shows due to an adverse reaction to medication, adding to a series of cancellations in recent months. Despite health issues affecting his tour schedule, he is expected to release new music soon, with an album announced but no release date set.
British singer Morrissey canceled upcoming U.S. shows in Massachusetts and Connecticut due to credible assassination threats, amid a backdrop of political violence and recent threats against him, leading to concerns for safety.
Morrissey canceled two upcoming shows in Connecticut and Boston due to a credible death threat received online, with police charging a suspect who made the threat. The artist's North American tour continues with scheduled performances in various cities, but the cancellations were made out of caution for safety.
British singer Morrissey canceled two New England concerts due to a credible threat against his life, following an online threat linked to an earlier Canadian performance, amid heightened security concerns after a recent shooting incident at a college event.
Two upcoming Morrissey concerts in New England, including one at Boston's MGM Music Hall, were canceled due to credible death threats against the singer, with the cancellations citing security concerns and recent threats linked to events in Ottawa.
Morrissey canceled upcoming concerts at Foxwoods and MGM Music Hall due to a credible threat on his life, following a threatening social media post and an arrest related to a previous threat. The cancellations were made out of caution for safety, with ticket refunds issued, and it remains unclear if additional threats influenced the decision.
Morrissey is looking to sell his interests in The Smiths' catalog and rights due to burnout and disassociation from his former bandmates, amid ongoing disputes over band trademarks and potential reunions.
Morrissey is seeking to sell his rights to The Smiths' songs due to strained relations with former bandmates and to protect his health, offering full rights to potential buyers amid his disillusionment with past associations.
Morrissey plans to sell all his business interests in The Smiths, including rights to the band's name, music, and merchandise, citing burnout and a desire to disassociate from past bandmates and negative associations.
Morrissey has announced he is willing to sell his stake in The Smiths, including the band name, artwork, and music rights, amid ongoing disputes with former bandmate Johnny Marr over the band's trademarks and releases.
Nick Cave declined to participate in a new Morrissey song that featured a provocative spoken-word intro, citing a desire to keep politics out of his music, despite being offered to sing or provide backing vocals. Cave appreciated the song but was uncomfortable with Morrissey's anti-woke speech, reflecting ongoing tensions around Morrissey's controversial views and musical activities.
Morrissey's concert in Dallas was abruptly ended when fans rushed the stage during his encore, leading to a security incident where a bodyguard was injured. The show, which featured a setlist of Morrissey's solo and The Smiths' songs, was cut short as the singer was forced to leave the stage. In other news, Morrissey recently donated £50,000 to Salford Lads Club to help prevent its closure.
Morrissey's concert in Dallas was abruptly ended after fans invaded the stage during the encore, leading to a security guard injuring his leg. The incident occurred as fans attempted to hug and shake hands with the singer, a common occurrence at his shows. However, the situation escalated, forcing Morrissey to leave the stage early, which disappointed the audience. The singer has not yet commented on the event.
Andy Rourke, the bass player for The Smiths, was as gifted a musician as Johnny Marr was a guitarist. He developed a complex but fluid style of playing to compensate for the band only having one guitarist. Rourke's playing provided ample evidence of the breadth of music influences that were funnelled into The Smiths' sound. After the band split, Rourke continued playing with Morrissey and established new bands. The Smiths also wouldn't have been the same without Rourke.