Morrissey

Morrissey

musician United Kingdom

Morrissey is a British singer, songwriter, and author, best known as the lead vocalist of the iconic band The Smiths, which rose to fame in the 1980s. His distinctive voice and often controversial lyrics have garnered both acclaim and criticism, making him a polarizing figure in popular music. Recently, he was mentioned in the context of his long-standing friendship with Linder Sterling, highlighting their artistic connections and shared history.

Born on May 22, 1959 (65 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.02%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
382,227
Power
14,012$
Sentiment
6.79
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 4 7.00 0.11% +0% 67,886,011 73,529 $2,700,000 2,924$
Ireland 2 5.50 0.09% +10% 5,030,000 5,235 $5,100 5$
United States 2 7.00 0.04% +0% 331,002,651 121,715 $21,000,000 7,722$
Peru 1 4.00 0.04% +0% 32,971,846 12,485 $230,000 87$
Canada 1 7.00 0.04% +0% 38,005,238 16,228 $1,700,000 726$
Brazil 1 7.00 0.05% +0% 211,049,527 112,082 $1,500,000 797$
France 1 6.00 0.05% +0% 65,273,511 32,218 $2,700,000 1,333$
Sweden 1 8.00 0.04% +0% 10,099,265 4,301 $530,000 226$
Israel 1 7.00 0.05% +0% 9,216,900 4,435 $400,000 192$
Totals 14 770,534,949 382,228 $30,765,100 14,012$
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Recent Mentions

Brazil Brazil: Morrissey, the former lead singer of The Smiths, convinced Johansen to reunite with other band members. 7

O Globo: Morre David Johansen, vocalista da banda punk New York Dolls, aos 75 anos

Ireland Ireland: In 2004 former Smiths frontman and Dolls admirer Morrissey convinced Johansen and other surviving members to regroup for the Meltdown Festival in England. 6

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: David Johansen, singer from seminal punk band New York Dolls, dies aged 75 – The Irish Times

United Kingdom United Kingdom: In 2004, Morrissey induced the New York Dolls – Johansen, along with bandmates Sylvain Sylvain and Arthur Kane – to reform for the Meltdown festival he was curating. 7

The Guardian: David Johansen, frontman of New York Dolls, dies aged 75 | Music

Canada Canada: In 2004, former Smiths frontman and Dolls admirer Morrissey convinced Johansen and other surviving members to regroup for the Meltdown Festival in England. 7

The Globe and Mail: David Johansen, singer from the seminal punk band the New York Dolls, dies at 75

United States United States: Morrissey of the Smiths first witnessed the band as a 13-year-old living in Manchester, England. 7

The New York Times: David Johansen, Who Fronted the New York Dolls and More, Dies at 75