Morrissey
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 (66 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2 | 5.50 | 0.19% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 9,306 | $5,100 | 9$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 32,716 | $2,700,000 | 1,301$ |
| Spain | 1 | 4.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 42,350 | $1,400,000 | 1,268$ |
| Totals | 4 | 119,670,789 | 84,372 | $4,105,100 | 2,578$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Spain:
Neil Hannon expresses disappointment in his brief encounter with Morrissey.
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United Kingdom:
Morrissey is a well-known singer and songwriter, famous for his work as the lead vocalist of The Smiths.
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Ireland:
Morrissey is noted as one of the finest lyricists but his novel List of the Lost was widely dismissed.
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Ireland:
Morrissey was the lead singer of The Smiths, known for his influential role in music.
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Argentina:
Morrissey has canceled multiple shows in Argentina due to extreme exhaustion.
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Norway:
Morrissey has been critical of Mike Joyce, who still expresses pride in his time with The Smiths.
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United Kingdom:
Morrissey's lyrics and stage presence are highlighted as unique and skilled by Mike Joyce.
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Switzerland:
Morrissey expressed a desire for Thatcher's death in his song 'Margaret on the Guillotine'.
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United Kingdom:
Robbie Williams wrote a song called Morrissey about the former Smiths singer's isolation.
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Slovenia:
British musician Morrissey canceled two concerts in the USA after receiving a death threat before his performance in Ottawa, Canada.
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