42 years ago today, The Smiths played their first gig at the Ritz in Manchester, England.
36 years ago this month, Moz was in the studio to record his solo debut Viva Hate.
A young Morrissey wrote in the 1976 issue of Melody Maker, insulting the Ramones.
These days, you've been a cranky, cruel, uncharming, so hard to love middle-aged asexual human. I'm no longer a religious devotee of you. But, still, I have to admit, you've had a significant impact in my pop culture adventure. So, yeah, happy birthday and sing your life, Moz!
Viva Hate, the debut solo album by Morrissey, turned 33 today!
A gorgeously mopey and beautifully miserable Sunday morning song.
Today, 36 years ago, the eponymous debut studio album the Smiths was released by Rough Trade Records.
Produced by John Porter the album was well received by critics and listeners. It established the Smiths as a prominent band in the 1980s music scene in the UK.
This toe-tapping piece is one of my favourite songs ever. "Sing Your Life", is to celebrate life and to celebrate the singer's birthdayâyes, Morrissey has turned 60 today!
Same question that is commonly asked about Social Distortion, can Morrissey be called rockabilly?
The grumpy granddaddy covers Pretenders classic, "Back on the Chain Gang".
These 3 videos below show how crazy Morrissey's fans are.
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Music journalist, writer, radio DJ, socio-political activist, creative industry leader, and a qualified librarian, Rudolf Dethu is heavily under the influence of the punk rock philosophy.
