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David Bowie Demands Bosses Pull Photo From Morrissey Single
David Bowie has asked Emi Uk bosses not to use a photograph of him with Morrissey as the cover art for the reissue of The Smiths' The Last Of The Famous International Playboys single.The 1989...
By WENN on 07 February 2013
Johnny Marr 'In Pursuit' Of Morrissey
Johnny Marr lives ''in pursuit'' of a songwriting relationship like the one he had with Morrissey. The guitarist was a key member of 80s indie band The Smiths with Morrissey, and although they parted ways...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 February 2013
Morrissey's Bleeding Ulcer Forces Him To Cancel 6 Shows
Morrissey, ex-frontman of '80s band The Smiths, has been diagnosed with a bleeding ulcer and may need surgery. His ill-health renders him unable to continue with his US tour currently, but is expected to return...
By Lorna Greville in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 29 January 2013
Mike Joyce Calls On Morrissey To Consider Smiths Comeback
Former The Smiths star Mike Joyce is urging Morrissey to consider reuniting the band in a bid to please fans.The group split in 1987 after a fall-out between singer Morrissey and guitarist Johnny Marr, but...
By WENN on 26 January 2013
Coachella Festival 2013; Who's Going To Be Playing?
This last time year music fans were agog at the quality of the line-up that Coachella Festival pulled together. It was a bill that had everything, from the likes of rap statesmen like Snoop Dogg...
By Contributor in Music / Festivals on 24 January 2013
Morrissey On The 'Insufferable' Beckhams: "I'd Have Them Flogged"
Morrissey Arrives For The Late Show With David Letterman This Week Wearing Fetching White Nail PolishNever one to mince his words, Morrissey has taken aim at the Beckhams in his latest rant, labelling David and...
By Michael West in Music / Festivals on 09 January 2013
Odds Slashed! Could Fleetwood Mac Be 2013 Glastonbury Festival Headliners?
Fleetwood Mac have announced their tour dates for US and Canada in 2013 and the last date of the tour is in Detroit on June 12… just a few weeks before the UK’s iconic Glastonbury...
By Hayley Avron in Music / Festivals on 04 December 2012
Johnny Marr's Great Live Album
Johnny Marr's solo album is made of ''12 tracks that sound good live.''The legendary guitarist has made his first solo album, 'The Messenger', after being in a number of other bands - including The Smiths,...
By Bang Showbiz on 14 November 2012
Johnny Marr: I Didn't Want To Be In 'Someone Else's Band'
Johnny Marr doesn't want to be a part of ''someone else's band'' anymore.The guitarist - a former member of The Smiths, Modest Mouse and The Cribs - is working on his debut solo album 'The...
By Bang Showbiz on 31 October 2012
Meat-free Festival Promised If The Smiths Reform For Coachella Festival
Coachella Music Festival are still a while away from announcing their headliners for their 2013 event, but if reports are to believed there is one act they're absolutely desperate to get back together for the...
By Contributor on 27 September 2012
Morrissey Turns Good Samaritan And Helps Ill Lady In Bookstore
Morrissey took time out from rallying against the British royal family and meat eaters and turned into a Good Samaritan at the weekend, with it being reported that the outspoken musician tended to an elderly...
By Contributor on 27 September 2012
Johnny Marr And Bryan Ferry To Unite For First Full Gig
Former The Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr is joining forces with rock legend Bryan Ferry to headline a U.K. music festival on Sunday (15Jul12).Marr will take the stage at GuilFest in Surrey, England, for the whole...
By WENN on 13 July 2012
Morrissey To Retire In 2014?
Morrissey is planning to retire in 2014. 'The Last of the Famous International Playboys' singer has said he is planning to leave the music business in two years when he is 55.He told JuiceOnline.com: ''I...
By Bang Showbiz on 06 June 2012
Brian Fallon Aims Broadside At Morrissey And Johnny Marr
The Gaslight Anthem frontman Brian Fallon has declared war on former The Smiths stars Morrissey and Johnny Marr by making a cheeky reference to the singer's sexuality and accusing the guitarist of dressing like a...
By WENN on 09 May 2012
Mike Joyce Eyes Explosive Tell-all Book
Former The Smiths rocker Mike Joyce is preparing to fire a shot at singer Morrissey by penning an explosive tell-all book revealing the full story of the band.Drummer Joyce had a huge falling out with...
By WENN on 03 May 2012
Johnny Marr And Mike Joyce Deny New The Smiths Reunion Rumour
Former The Smiths stars Johnny Marr and Mike Joyce have denied new reports the cult 1980s band is planning to reunite.The group split in 1987 after a bust-up between singer Morrissey and guitarist Marr, and...
By WENN on 26 April 2012
Johnny Marr Thinks About Reuniting The Smiths
Johnny Marr thinks about ''how great it would be'' to reunite The Smiths.The 'Panic' band split in 1987, shortly after guitarist Johnny left the group, and while relations between himself and singer Morrissey have never...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 April 2012
Chris Daughtry Sued By Band Mates: 3 Other Rock Feuds
The American Idol contestant Chris Daughtry is being sued by his former band mates, who claim that they are owed royalties for four songs that they helped to write. Ryan Andrews, Scott Crawford and Mark...
By Lew Irwin on 10 April 2012
Johnny Marr Says Smiths Reunion Hinges On David Cameron
Following Johnny Marr 's proclamation at the recent Nme Awards that his old group The Smiths would only reform if the current UK government stepped down from power, that great commentator of cultural society and...
By WENN on 02 March 2012
Kasabian Named Best British Band At Nme Awards
Kasabian were named Best British Band at the NME Awards tonight (29.02.12).The 'Rewired' group beat off competition from Arctic Monkeys, Biffy Clyro, Foals and Muse to land the prize - and singer Tom Meighan used...
By Bang Showbiz on 29 February 2012
Noel Gallagher's Beady Eye Jealousy
Noel Gallagher is "jealous" of Beady Eye.The 'If I Had a Gun' singer is envious that his brother Liam managed to convince all of the other final members of Oasis - bassist Andy Bell, guitarist...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 February 2012
Johnny Marr Designs Sunglasses For Ray-ban
Former The Smiths rocker Johnny Marr is venturing into fashion - he's designed his own sunglasses for Ray-ban.The guitarist has teamed up with the high-end sunglasses giant to create his limited edition Signet shades with...
By WENN on 12 January 2012
Noel Gallagher Wants Smiths To Reform
Noel Gallagher wants The Smiths to reform.The 'If I Had a Gun' hitmaker is a massive fan of the iconic 80s indie band and though frontman Morrissey and guitarist Johnny Marr have always maintained they...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 December 2011
Morrissey Gives Permission For Smiths Song On Advert
Morrissey has given John Lewis permission to use a version of a Smiths song for its Christmas campaign. The 'Shoplifters of the World Unite' musician - who is famously anti-establishment - is said to be...
By Bang Showbiz on 11 November 2011
Noel Gallagher Owes Johnny Marr A Fortune In Rent
Noel Gallagher owes fellow British rocker Johnny Marr thousands of dollars after staying rent-free at The Smiths star's home for two years.Guitarist Marr owns an apartment in London and let Gallagher live there after the...
By WENN on 27 October 2011
Mike Joyce Spends Night In Jail For Charity
Former The Smiths drummer Mike Joyce is to spend a night in a prison cell with fans to raise cash for charity.The rocker will be among the 'inmates' locked up in jail in his hometown...
By WENN on 27 October 2011
Johnny Marr Joins Morrissey With Anti-monarchy Rant
Rocker Johnny Marr has joined his former The Smiths bandmate Morrissey by tearing into Britain's royal family just days ahead of Prince William's wedding.Morrissey sparked controversy on Wednesday (27Apr11) after describing the U.K.'s monarchy as...
By WENN on 27 April 2011
Noel Gallagher Backs Manchester Music Hall Of Fame
Noel Gallagher is backing a project to build a musical Hall of Fame in Manchester.Plans to build a venue which would house memorabilia from Manchester artists both past and present as well as a live...
By Bang Showbiz on 11 April 2011
Tinie Tempah And Arcade Fire Triumph At Brits
Tinie Tempah and Arcade Fire both scooped two trophies at tonight's (15.02.11) BRIT Awards.Rapper Tinie took home British Breakthrough Act and British Single for his debut track 'Pass Out' â both of which were voted...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 February 2011
Morrissey And Marr Reunite For Animal Rights
Former THE SMITHS songwriters MORRISSEY and JOHNNY MARR have joined forces once more - to support a leading animal rights campaign group.The musicians, who had a highly public bust-up after the cult British band split...
By WENN on 14 February 2011
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