Steven Patrick Morrissey is a British alternative rock star, singer songwriter, and musician born May 22, 1959 in Manchester, England to Irish parents.
He is most famously identified with the 1980s rock band The Smiths, as their lead vocalist and lyricist. Morrissey, also called Moz, began a successful solo career in 1987 after the Smiths disbanded.
Morrissey is famous for the deep affection he inspires in his devoted fans. His concerts often feature fans storming the stage to embrace him or just hold his hand.
Morrissey is also an outspoken supporter of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
In November 2017, Morrissey stated that he would kill U.S. President Donald Trump "for the safety of humanity" if he were able to.[1][2] In 2019, Morrissey revealed he supported the right-wing party For Britain.[3]
Morrisey opposes political correctness; in April 2018, the singer described the British media as "so politically correct that basic truth is actually impossible".[4]
In 2021, Morrisey described authoritarian coronavirus lockdowns as "slavery" and criticised the fact that the political elite did not seem to be remotely affected by any of the UK governments COVID-19 restrictions.[5]
References
- ↑ Blake, Andrew (November 25, 2017). Morrissey supports killing Donald Trump ‘for the safety of humanity’. The Washington Times. Retrieved November 27, 2017.
- ↑ Savransky, Rebecca (November 27, 2017). Morrissey: I would kill Trump 'for the safety of humanity'. The Hill. Retrieved November 27, 2017.
- ↑ Kent, Simon (May 24, 2019). Morrissey’s Political Views Spark Ban from World’s Oldest Record Store. Breitbart News. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
- ↑ Morrissey hits back at newspaper “hate piece” and says he is “neither Loony Left nor Far Right”
- ↑ Morrissey vs the New Normal