Morrissey

Morrissey

Italy ItalymusicianMaleb. 19597.0Global Dominance: 0.01%

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.

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Morrissey is compared to Bono for his refusal to conform to the record industry's demands and his controversial views.

Bono releases 'American Obituary' protest song targeting Trump's immigration policies
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-02-22
6.0

Morrissey praised Kenneth Williams for his bomb-shelter Britishness and touch-me-not wit after his death.

‘He loved showing his bum. Loved it’: the subversive genius of Kenneth Williams | Film
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-20
8.0

Morrissey is known for his album titled Make-Up Is a Lie, indicating he remains consistent in his style.

Harry Styles proves the art of a great album title is not dead – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-01-23
5.0

Morrissey sent a postcard to Andy Rourke informing him of his dismissal from The Smiths.

Alison Healy’s advice to those thinking of changing jobs at this time of year – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-01-19
4.0

Robbie Williams considers Morrissey one of the best lyricists and songwriters of the last 40 years.

Robbie Williams veröffentlicht Album „Britpop“ vorzeitig: Hommage an die 90er
Luxemburger Wort·LuxembourgLuxembourg· 2026-01-17
8.0

Morrissey is mentioned in relation to one of the songs on Robbie Williams' new album.

"Britpop" von Robbie Williams: Wenn die Drogen aufhören zu wirken - Kultur
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-01-17
5.0

Morrissey is noted as one of the finest lyricists but his novel List of the Lost was widely dismissed.

It’s unclear how much of this is a Nick Cave fantasy, but it’s sordid – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-11-21
4.0

Morrissey was the lead singer of The Smiths, known for his influential role in music.

The Stone Roses’s Mani was a born rock star and fiercely proud of his Irish roots – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-11-20
7.0

Morrissey has canceled multiple shows in Argentina due to extreme exhaustion.

Morrissey una vez más canceló un show en la Argentina: qué pasó esta vez
Clarín·ArgentinaArgentina· 2025-11-05
4.0

Morrissey has been critical of Mike Joyce, who still expresses pride in his time with The Smiths.

– Stolt av min tid i bandet
Aftenposten·NorwayNorway· 2025-11-03
3.0

Morrissey expressed a desire for Thatcher's death in his song 'Margaret on the Guillotine'.

Margaret Thatchers Aufstieg und Vermächtnis
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-10-13
2.0

Robbie Williams wrote a song called Morrissey about the former Smiths singer's isolation.

Robbie Williams review – tiny Camden gig offers blinding star wattage – and a surprising new song about Morrissey | Robbie Williams
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-10
6.0

British musician Morrissey canceled two concerts in the USA after receiving a death threat before his performance in Ottawa, Canada.

Grožnja s smrtjo ustavila Morrisseyjeva nastopa v ZDA
Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·SloveniaSlovenia· 2025-09-22
5.0
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Tim Booth previously insulted fellow musician Morrissey after he expressed sympathy for Tommy Robinson.

James’s Tim Booth criticises Tommy Robinson for ‘cynical’ use of song | Music
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-14
4.0

Morrissey is mentioned as a potential songwriter about the political situation.

Raz ten Fico odíde a to platí vždy (píše Samo Marec)
SME – major Slovak daily, est. 1993·SlovakiaSlovakia· 2025-09-08
5.0

Morrissey, lead singer of the Smiths, has abruptly shut down an email address he was promoting to sell his business interests in the band.

Morrissey abruptly shuts down email address shared to sell stake in Smiths | Morrissey
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-05
4.0

Morrissey publicly announced that he is selling 50% of the rights to the music he produced with Johnny Marr.

Ο Μορισέι βάζει πωλητήριο στους The Smiths
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2025-09-05
4.0

Morrissey is among the notable figures present during the induction of Siobhán McSweeney.

I wouldn’t cross Siobhán McSweeney. When a Cork woman puts you down you stay down – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-09-04
7.0

Morrissey has announced that he is putting up for sale his business interests in the Smiths.

Morrissey puts his business interests in the Smiths up for sale ‘to any interested party’ | The Smiths
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-04
5.0

Morrissey is mentioned as a significant figure in the British music scene, alongside Shane MacGowan.

Rainy Night in Soho lives on, almost 40 years after its release – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-08-25
7.0

Morrissey is another prominent artist whose album covers were designed by Anton Corbijn.

„Tæki­færi sem ólík­legt er að bjóðist aft­ur“
Morgunblaðið·IcelandIceland· 2025-08-13
8.0

Nick Cave's references to Morrissey are part of the broader discussion in the article.

Krig om trans i Harry Potter-universet
Aftenposten·NorwayNorway· 2025-07-02
5.0

The legendary Morrissey returns to Belgrade after more than ten years to perform a concert as part of his European tour.

Ovo su koncerti koje ne smete propustiti: Exit, Jazz in the Garden i Yu Grupa
Blic – popular Serbian tabloid/daily, est. 1996·SerbiaSerbia· 2025-07-01
8.0

Morrissey is a pop star who is set to perform at the premiere of 'Allsång på Skansen'.

Kristofer Ahlström: Visst hör Morrissey hemma på Allsången
Dagens Nyheter·SwedenSweden· 2025-06-19
5.0

Morrissey has canceled his concert in Madrid due to medical treatment for acute sinusitis.

Morrissey cancela su concierto en Madrid a 24 horas de su celebración | Cultura
El País·SpainSpain· 2025-06-12
5.0