00/12/23/1014215
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posted by
davidt
on Saturday December 23 2000, @11:15AM
Jon Farmer writes: Dear Morrissey Solo,
I can't believe it, but I actually the Maestro, in the town of his birth on December 11. I was Christmas shopping in Deansgate (a nice part of Manchester city centre), when I brushed past a tall, expensively dressed man, chin jutting and possessing immaculately groomed side burns. I thought in that it instant it was Moz, or else a very good lookalike...it couldn't be him, surely not in Manchester, this would be too good to be true...unless he was visiting his folks for Christmas. I saw him go into David Lloyd Home Furnishings store, so I ran into a newsagents to buy a biro (always be prepared is now my watchword), and then casually loitered amongst the scatter cushions and shelving units. I saw him making his purchases and chatting to the sales staff and then he left, back into the crowded streets.
'Now or never', thinks I, so I dash after him and manage to burble 'Excuse me, are you Morrissey?'(more)
00/12/23/1017234
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posted by
davidt
on Saturday December 23 2000, @11:15AM
anais writes: I found a unique-looking magazine, "Propaganda," on the racks of my local Barnes and Noble (two girls on the front in chain-mail outfits) and noticed an article on Morrissey was included. It's a review of the Red Bank, NJ show [from Feb. 2000], and includes a beautiful full-page picture. The magazine is the Winter/Spring 2001 issue and it's labeled as a counter-culture magazine. Also included are interviews with Poppy Z. Brite and Siouxsie and Bungee.
00/12/23/1020227
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posted by
davidt
on Saturday December 23 2000, @11:15AM
Patrick Crane writes: Recently I was watching MTV2, when US-based joke/shock/rap/metal the Bloodhound Gang were choosing an hour of videos, and revealed themselves to be fans of the Moz. They chose 'Suedehead', with singer Jimmy saying: "We often talk about how cool it would be if Morrissey covered an Ice Cube song," before singing the song briefly in a parody Moz voice. Later, they chose The Smiths 'There is a light..', with their singer saying "The Smiths were pretty cool." Again, the parody Moz voice returned as he sang the song's chorus.
I'm not a fan of the Bloodhounds or anything, but it was interesting- what is it lately with US metal acts and Morrissey? (I don't need to mention the Deftones) I think that Morrissey could be in for a big comeback next year if he doesn't mess up, if you consider Robbie Williams' recent TOTP appearance and the interest from US alternative acts...
00/12/23/110213
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posted by
davidt
on Saturday December 23 2000, @11:15AM
Cathy Sorbo reviews Morrissey in Seattle (Oct. 1997)An anonymous person writes: Moz tried to lovingly knock Cathy Sorbo's hat off with his mike cord during this show (excerpt):
Morrissey @ The Moore Theatre - Seattle
Morrissey.
I have a book of photographs.
I have a "Live in Houston" video.
I have 3 CD's and an almost complete collection of Smiths on vinyl, but never have I attended a live show. That was about to change...
Miss Dish
FrontDisco writes: Miss Dish is a prominant writer for the local free publication The Willamette Week in Portland, OR. Check this out. Thought it was obscure. Excerpt:
I Can't Believe It's Not Animal!
by CARYN B. BROOKS
[email protected]
GENTLE READERS,
Miss Dish devotees know that Her Royal Chowness regularly eats animals. She deep-fries turkeys, downs burgers and enjoys a nice corned beef on rye. Miss Dish is not a member of the meat-is-murder brigade (although she is a Morrissey/Smiths fan, but that's an entirely different story)...
00/12/23/1039253
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posted by
davidt
on Saturday December 23 2000, @11:15AM
00/12/23/1023208
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posted by
davidt
on Saturday December 23 2000, @11:15AM
"How Soon is Now" background music on "Why5"
Derby Ram writes: By chance I happened to see part of a programme called Why5 on BBC1 ( UK ) last nite - the programme seemed to be some sort of science series aimed at youngsters. During the end credits the featured music was "How Soon is Now" - thought this might be of interest. The Beeb seem to be using quite a bit of "alternative" music in their progs these days, as opposed to the mainstream tosh they generally favour.
Morrissey on Saturday Morning TV
Icb80 writes: Following the Who Wants To Be A Millionaire reference, today at about 11.00am on ITV's CD/UK Saturday morning childrens program. He was again the answer to a question- this time to a phone in...the question was "Who is the voice of Bob The Builder"- A.MORRISSEY B.? C.NEIL MORRISSEY thank god the answer is C and not A...
What next...could he host his own show?!
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