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    10 greatest songs about 'hating' Morrissey

    Some seem more like an homage than hate....
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    R.I.P John Nettleton

    Rest in peace John Nettleton who has died at the age of 94. John is possibly most famous for playing Sir Arnold Robinson in Yes Minister/Yes Prime Minister. I hope John is reclining now in a (fake) leather chair and advising the heavens on earthly matters...
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    Fiona Dodwell: "Morrissey still a hot ticket despite lack of industry support" (April 8, 2023)

    Fiona Dodwell comments on Morrissey's recent sell-out concerts. Morrissey quote: “One prominent label said ‘Yes, it’s a masterpiece … but we don’t sign anyone over 26,’… but I thought it was all about diversity now, and open borders? How selective these words are in reality! I know of two...
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    Rest In Peace - Nora Lydon

    Rest in peace, Nora, partner of John Lydon. https://news.sky.com/story/wife-of-former-sex-pistols-frontman-johnny-lydon-dies-aged-80-12851495 Nora inspired the beautiful song Hawaii which was a contender for the Irish song for Eurovision. The song is too good for any Eurovision.
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    Rest In Peace - Archie from Salford Lads Club

    R.I.P. Archie from Salford Lads Club. Archie was always there to welcome Smiths fans and regale them with tales of the old days when he joined in '46. I only met him once but will never forget his charm, warmth and humour. From Salford Lads Facebook page: SLC FB page We are sad to announce...
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    Irish Examiner: Morrissey is selling his mother's holiday home in Ireland (February 17, 2023)

    Morrissey is selling his mother's beautiful holiday home in Cobh, County Cork. The 2,523 square foot house 'The Manse' is listed for €575,000. Morrissey bought it for his mother in 2002. The article in The Irish Examiner is written by Catherine Shanahan who seems to be a fan or has researched...
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    Raquel Welch R.I.P.

    Raquel Welch Rest In Peace. https://news.sky.com/story/raquel-welch-hollywood-actress-dies-at-82-after-brief-illness-12811943
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    Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr feels 'let off the leash' to write what songs he likes - Sky News (April 24, 2022)

    Meanwhile in other news: https://news.sky.com/story/smiths-guitarist-johnny-marr-feels-let-off-the-leash-to-write-what-songs-he-likes-12595986
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    BMG signing other bands

    I see that BMG has just signed Johnny Marr. Not long after signing Suede. Gary Numan is also with them. Some of my fav artists all on the same label. https://www.nme.com/news/music/johnny-marr-announces-new-album-deal-with-bmg-3009505...
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    The gentle truth of the camera eye

    I couldn't find an existing thread. I was wondering does anyone know where/when this photo was taken? Moz looks fantastic in it, like a matinee idol. I would guess around Your Arsenal US tour?
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    Bad Sex in a lost list

    Moz's List Of The Lost Plot gets a mention in a news article today on Sky News: https://news.sky.com/story/bad-sex-in-fiction-award-cancelled-as-people-have-suffered-enough-in-2020-12155350
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    Nick Cave 2021 tour cancelled

    Sickened to be told today that Nick Cave's 2021 Ghosteen UK/European tour has just been cancelled. Already rescheduled from spring 2020, I was all set to see him in Dublin. Not entirely surprised cos I don't live under a rock, but still disgusted. Is 2021 setting itself up for another live music...
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    New Order are still Legend

    I was at the New Order concert in Dublin last night, 2nd row standing. One of the best concerts of my life. I'd urge anyone who hasn't seen them live to see them in concert. Well worth the effort! They did loads of Joy Division songs too.
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    Andy Anderson R.I.P.

    Andy Anderson, former drummer with The Cure, has died. Rest in peace. https://news.sky.com/story/the-cure-drummer-andy-anderson-dies-after-cancer-battle-11650048
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    Johnny Marr honoured in Kildare (Nov. 2, 2018)

    Johnny Marr was honoured in his parents home town of Athy, County Kildare, Ireland today (Nov. 2, 2018). I just saw it on the Irish RTE news and am gutted that I didn't know in advance. WATCH: Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr says he never forgot his Athy roots as he is honoured in the Kildare town...
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    Morrissey album Poetry Hour on Amazon (bootleg)

    Amazon UK is now advertising a new Moz album entitled 'Poetry Hour' which might be a live CD taken from the Your Arsenal tour. I don't know if its official or what. Release date Dec 7th. Edited to fix the link below: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07JHJFJQR/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_apa_Etn1BbZK61ET4
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    Cure interview in Irish Times mentions Moz

    A new interview with Robert Smith from The Cure very briefly mentions Morrissey: Smith also had a long-running feud with Morrissey (“I never really understood it”), in which he has proven to be on the right side of history. Full interview is here...
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    Good record shops in Manchester

    Hi. Does anyone know of some good record shops in Manchester city? My good friend is going there. He's into same kind of music as me: Moz, The Smiths, Suede, The Cure, The Jam, etc. Just looking for top tips from vinyl buyers. If the shops also sell Moz/Smiths t-shirts then even better! Thanks!
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    Munich Air Disaster - 60 years ago today

    Today marks the 60 year anniversary of the Munich Air Disaster. Sky News has a story about two survivors who never played again: https://news.sky.com/story/munich-air-disaster-the-survivors-who-never-played-again-11238262
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    Dolores O'Riordan RIP

    As we know, Dolores O'Riordan (singer with The Cranberries) died Sunday night/Monday morning. Andy Rourke is mentioned in a recent story on Sky News: https://news.sky.com/story/the-cranberries-stars-boyfriend-i-am-lost-i-miss-her-so-much-11211642
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