Morrissey

Morrissey
Morrissey in 2005
Background information
Birth name	Steven Patrick Morrissey
Born	(1959-05-22) 22 May 1959 Old Trafford, Lancashire, England
Occupation(s)	Singer songwriter
Years active	1976–present
Formerly of	The Smiths
Website	morrisseycentral.com

Biography

Steven Patrick Morrissey' born 22 May 1959), known as Morrissey, is an English singer, songwriter, and author. He rose to fame in the early 1980s as the frontman and lyricist of the influential alternative rock band The Smiths. Known for his distinctive baritone voice, biting wit, and literate, melancholic lyrics, Morrissey quickly became a cult figure in British music.

The Smiths released four critically acclaimed studio albums between 1984 and 1987, including The Queen Is Dead and Meat Is Murder. The band’s blend of jangly guitar pop, courtesy of co-founder Johnny Marr, and Morrissey’s introspective and often provocative lyrics, earned them a devoted fan base. Tensions between Morrissey and Marr led to the group’s breakup in 1987.

Launching a solo career in 1988 with Viva Hate, Morrissey continued to chart hits in the UK and abroad. Albums such as Your Arsenal (1992), Vauxhall and I (1994), and You Are the Quarry (2004) cemented his status as a unique voice in modern music. His lyrics often explore themes of alienation, sexuality, mortality, and social critique.

Beyond music, Morrissey is known for his outspoken views. A staunch vegetarian and animal rights advocate, he has drawn both praise and criticism for his political and cultural commentary. His 2013 Autobiography became a bestseller, and he published a novel, List of the Lost, in 2015.

Morrissey’s influence on indie and alternative music is profound. Despite controversy surrounding some of his later views, he remains a compelling and polarizing figure in pop culture. His legacy endures as a lyricist who gave voice to the misunderstood and the disaffected with poetic sharpness and emotional depth.

Film (likes)

NME Portrait of the Artist as a Consumer (1983)

• The Man Who Came To Dinner – William Keighley
• A Taste Of Honey – Tony Richardson
• Christmas In Connecticut – Peter Godfrey
• The Killing of Sister George – Robert Aldrich
• A Kind Of Loving – John Schlesinger
• Hobson's Choice – David Lean
• Mr. Skeffington – Vincent Sherman
• Bringing Up Baby – Howard Hawks
• The Member Of The Wedding – Fred Zinnemann
• The World, The Flesh And The Devil – Ranald MacDougall

Music (likes)

Favourite Singles Facebook Post (2010)

• Jet Boy – New York Dolls
• This Town Ain’t Big Enough For Both of Us – Sparks
• Saturday Nite Special – The Sundown Playboys
• Young, Gifted and Black – Bob & Marcia
• Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy – The Tams
• Soldier Blue – Buffy Sainte-Marie
• Granada – Al Martino
• Mighty Joe – Shocking Blue
• All Grown Up – The Crystals
• I’ve Been A Bad, Bad Boy – Paul Jones
• I’m Livin’ In Shame – The Supremes
• Do The Strand – Roxy Music
• Groovin With Mr Bloe – Mr Bloe

The Quietus Interview (2010)

• New York Dolls - New York Dolls
• Ramones - Ramones
• Horses - Patti Smith
• Chelsea Girl - Nico
• Raw Power - Iggy & The Stooges
• Kimono My House - Sparks
• White Light/White Heat - The Velvet Underground
• The Velvet Underground & Nico - The Velvet Underground
• For Your Pleasure - Roxy Music
• Seize The Day - Damien Dempsey
• Born To Quit - Smoking Popes
• Grace - Jeff Buckley
• Jobriath - Jobriath

BBC's Desert Island Discs (2009)

• (There's Gonna Be a) Showdown – New York Dolls
• Come and Stay With Me – Marianne Faithfull
• Loudmouth – Ramones
• The Black Angel's Death Song – The Velvet Underground
• Der Nussbaum (from Myrthen) – Klaus Nomi
• I'm Not Saying – Nico
• Your Pretty Face is Going to Hell – Iggy and The Stooges
• Sea Diver – Mott the Hoople

NME Portrait of the Artist as a Consumer (1983)

• Stop Before You Start – Sandie Shaw
• The Right One Is Left – Cilla Black
• Heart – Rita Pavone
• Insult To Injury – Timi Yuro
• Paper Boy – The Marvelettes
• How Does That Grab Ya Darlin'? – Nana Sinatra
• Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy – The Tams
• Johnny, Remember Me – John Leyton
• I'll Never Quite Get Over You – Billy Fury
• I Want A Boy For My Birthday – The Cookies

Literature (likes)

Miscellaneous

• The Complete Works - Oscar Wilde

NME Portrait of the Artist as a Consumer (1983)

• Complete Works of Oscar Wilde – Oscar Wilde
• Popcorn Venus – Marjorie Rosen
• From Reverence to Rape – Molly Haskell
• Beyond Belief – Emlyn Williams
• The Lion in Love – Shelagh Delaney
• Against Our Will – Susan Brownmiller
• The Angel Inside Went Sour – Esther Rothman
• Men’s Liberation – Jack Nichols
• The Murderers’ Who’s Who – J.H.H. Gaute & Robin Odell
• The Handbook of Non-Sexist Writing – Casey Miller & Kate Swift