Torr writes:

From HitsDailyDouble

Morrissey
Attack/Sanctuary
album: You Are The Quarry

track: First Of The Gang To Die

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Update: 07/15 18:00 GMT:
Statement on the Death of New York Dolls Bassist Arthur Harold Kane Jr. by Morrissey on official site, link posted by Brel.
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leedoggpimp sends the link:

New York Dolls Bassist Dies - Billboard.com

New York Dolls bassist Arthur Kane died last night (July 13) in Los Angeles due to complications from leukemia, the group's manager confirms to Billboard.com. He was 55.

The reunited Dolls were fresh off a well-received appearance at Morrissey's Meltdown Festival in London last month and had also opened some of Morrissey's concerts in May in New York. It is unclear if the David Johansen-led group will still perform next month at Little Steven's International Underground Garage Festival in New York.

The Dolls are scheduled to release an album for Morrissey's Attack imprint in September, but no details have been revealed. Johansen is understood to be in Paris and is preparing a statement on the group's future.

Kane is the fourth member of the pioneering '70s glam rock outfit to pass away, including guitarist Johnny Thunders, who died of a drug overdose in 1991.

-- Jonathan Cohen, N.Y.
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torr sends the link:

From HitsDailyDouble:

A DOLL PASSES: New York Dolls bassist Arthur "Killer" Kane died of advanced leukemia in an L.A. area hospital last night. Kane, who had reunited with surviving bandmates David Johansen and Syl Sylvain for last month's acclaimed performance at Morrissey's Meltdown Festival in London, entered the hospital thinking he was suffering from pneumonia. There will be a public memorial held behind the Mormon Temple, 10777 Santa Monica Blvd., on Saturday at 10 a.m. The Dolls, who released two groundbreaking albums in the '70s, were also slated to play in Japan and at next month's Little Steven-sponsored Garage Festival at Randall's Island in N.Y.C. Kane, a devout Mormon, was being followed around by a camera crew from the church for a documentary, A New York Doll, which detailed his recovery from alcohol and drug abuse. Photographer Bob Gruen, a close friend of the band's, said that, because of the band's current comeback, Arthur died "with a smile on his face." Dolls members Johnny Thunders, Billy Murcia and Jerry Nolan had all previously passed away from drug-related causes. (7/14p)
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Mr Delaney also writes:

The online NME carries an article on the death of Arthur "Killer" Kane, bass player for the New York Dolls. Click here to read more.
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An anonymous person also sends the link to the news item at BBC 6 Music.

John, England writes:

According to Boz's tour diary, they've been rehearsing with another stand-in guitarist (Jessie) for the Chicago show.

Dickie writes:

- Boz said - Morrissey wants to play European dates in October/November time and they will be touring for most of 2004.
- Boz and Deano said the best gig they played so far was in Denmark. - Alain was suffering exhaustion and needed a break and the lads are keen to see him back in the band in October.
- Deano still had the mohawk haircut and was trawling the hotel to find clippers to shave it off.
- They were all top guys - keen to chat and have a laugh.

Dreams can come true. I was sat in The Lowry hotel Manchester at midnight when my girlfriend calmly announced: "Your mate is stood over there."

"My mate? who?" I said
"Morrissey!"

I immediately dropped my beer and ran over just as the great man was about to get into a lift/elevator. Face to face with greatness! I'd waited a lifetime for this moment.

"Moz!" I screamed.
"I'm Dickie - We go to loads of your gigs with our flag which says There is a Light That Never Goes Out"
Moz: "Oh yes I've seen that a few times. You are one of the Bootle Bruise Boys?"
Me: "yes I am - can I have a quick photo"
Moz: "Of course"
Me: "The album is absolutely sensational - we love it."
Moz: "Oh well, it's not THAT good Dickie"
Me: "I love 'Let Me Kiss You' it's the greatest ever"
Moz: "Oh it's not THAT good."
ME: "We are really looking forward to Sunday's Move gig - we can't wait!
Moz: "It might not be THAT good Dickie"!

and er that's it really! one of the best moments of my life!

photos:
dickie and moz
boz and deano
dickie and deano

An anonymous person writes:

Go to http://www.nrk.no/nettradio/, and a popup-window called NRK Nettradio should open. If it doesn't, click the button "Hør på nettradio" in the main window.

In the new window, search (SØK) for Quart and select "06.07 (20:00 - 23:45)".

Looks like the player only shows one hour at the time, but if you go to the end it will start over at the beginning of the next hour. Here's an overview of the program to help you find the parts about Morrissey:

The Goat writes:

Amongst the 'outrage' at Morrissey's 'controversial' comments towards his former head teacher, the following appeared on the Diary Page of today's Manchester Evening News (12th July - the Diary Page is the showbiz gossip page). Link to article online.

Former Smiths guitarist, Andy Rourke, was amongst the crowd braving the summer cold to watch Morrissey headlining the Move Festival last night.

But it wasn't just nostalgia that brought Andy out to support his old band mate. Complete with camera crew, he was busy recording footage for a new DVD on life after The Smiths.

The documentary, which should be out to buy in February, follows Andy and former drummer Mike Joyce, who also still lives in Manchester.

It is being made by Steve Petricco's Fab Cafe Films, an offshoot of his Portland Street bar, where Andy DJ's, and is being edited by Mark Standley, former lead singer of Manchester punk band V2.

Barrie writes:

Thought you might like a review of the book signing event that Pat Reid hosted yesterday evening for his new book, 'Morrissey', in Bristol.

Madge writes:

According to the CD:UK Hotshots site, the video will be included in the programme. It's on tonight (OK, technically Thursday morning) at 12.45 - 1.10am and repeated on Saturday morning at 3.30 - 3.55am. Check your TV guides, though, in case of regional variations.

Belligerent Ghoul sends the link:

Rock stars are not DJs by Ken Taylor

Self-promotion: as easy as trading in a guitar for some turntables?

Burn down the disco / Hang the blessed DJ / Because the music they constantly play / It says nothing to me about my life.

"Panic," the Smiths

Excerpt:

FORGIVE ME, for the above quote was staring me straight in the face as I opened last week's NME with Morrissey's mug on the cover and his mix CD - melodramatically titled Songs to Save Your Life - stuck on with that rubbery glue-tape substance.

As much as we're suckers for musical romanticism, let's face it: songs just don't save lives. Actually, if the Pope of Mope's legacy has any bearing, a less-than-bulletproof playlist just might result in the taking of lives. When hardly anyone had thought to consider a guy spinning two records consecutively an art form, Morrissey was already telling us that "whatever this guy's trying to do, he sucks!"

Belligerent Ghoul sends the link:

No Alternative - Look what's become of Morrissey's friends. by Jason Bracelin, clevescene.com

Excerpt:

A decade ago, Morrissey sang about how we hate it when our friends become successful. These days, Moz must really be pissed at all the fame his alt-rock brethren experienced back then, 'cause it pretty much spelled an end to the genre that made him a star.

I am the Quarry writes:

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