While you were sleeping: Morrissey played Letterman
While you might have already been dozing on your favorite spot on the couch after a long day at the office and an even longer evening wrangling a toddler into her bed, Morrissey performed his not-technically-new but not officially-released single Action Is My Middle Name on David Letterman’s late show stage last night (January 9th)....
While you were sleeping: Morrissey played Fallon
Last night, after we tucked ourselves under the covers in hopes of staving off early cold symptom, former frontman to The Smiths and all-around music icon, Morrissey, performed a pair of songs on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon. After treating TV-land to a solid cover of Frankie Valli’s “To Give (The Reason I Live)” he...
Morrissey announces U.S. tour
Morrissey has announced a large-scale tour of the U.S. to commence this fall with American singer/songwriter Kristeen Young as support on all dates except one: Punk icons Iggy and the Stooges will act as special guests at LA’s November 24 Staples Center show. The 55-year-old former Smiths front man has also recently completed a 600+ page...
The Smiths plan an autumn reunion?
In what can only be considered wishful thinking at this point, UK site Music-News.com has reported that well-loved Manchester band The Smiths are talking with a “well known promoter” about a major fall reunion tour. Morrissey, Johnny Marr and crew have been offered millions to reform at various points since their final show was played...
Fender announces Johnny Marr Signature Jaguar
From The Smith’s to The The to Modest Mouse, Johnny Marr’s signature sound is honored with Fender’s newest special-edition Jaguar. Iconic guitar manufacturer Fender has paid homage to British guitarist Johnny Marr’s “instantly identifiable ringing, jangling genius” with a new, special-edition Jaguar model. Revered for his inimitable approach to melody and layering, guitar anti-hero Marr...