Morrissey

  • Born Steven Patrick in Lancashire on 22 May 1959
  • English singer, songwriter and author, known only by his surname.
  • His parents were both Irish Catholic immigrants who moved to Manchester the year before he was born – so he has Irish Blood, English Heart (clue!)
  • His first job was at the Inland Revenue working as a filing clerk
  • He initially wanted to be a music journalist and busied himself writing concert reviews under the pseudonym Sheridan Whiteside.
  • He ditched his first name (Steve) and started using just his surname when he embarked on a serious music career – saying “it was such an unusual name that I thought I wouldn’t ever be confused with anybody else”
  • His first gig was T Rex in 1972. Years later he bumped into Marc Bolan and asked for his autograph – only for Bolan to refuse and walk off!
  • He came to prominence as the frontman and lyricist of rock band The Smiths and then as a solo artist
  • Their first appearance on TOTP in november 1983 brought them attention as he swung some gladioli around and pretended it was a microphone as wasn’t happy with having to pretend to lipsync
  • His music is characterised by his baritone voice and distinctive lyrics with recurring themes of emotional isolation, sexual longing, self-deprecating and dark humour, and anti-establishment stances.
  • He has been a vegetarian since the age of 11 and used his 2nd album ‘Meat is Murder’ to promote his long-held belief in animal rights.
  • One of his most enduring showbiz friendships, has been Russell Brand
  • He supported David Bowie on tour in 1995 but quit early, frustrated that Bowie kept trying to upstage him and steal the limelight.
  • He adores Coronation Street. So much so, he even asked if he could write for Corrie. He’s appeared on Brookside and turned down appearances on Emmerdale, EastEnders and Friends!
  • The BBC’s Culture Show named him second in the list of Britain’s Greatest Living Icons. He was beaten by national treasure Sir David Attenborough
  • His hits include:  “Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now”, “Everyday Is Like Sunday”, “You’re the One for Me, Fatty” and “This Charming Man”

Recent reviews

Mike has knocked it out of the park as usual, Many Thanks Mike we will be in touch soon

September 13, 2024
Tony

What an awesome experience!! Mike is Great 👍 to work with and very patient and kind. Look no where else. Thank You Sir.

August 25, 2024
Dean B.

Really happy with Mike's work. Was super quick and produced a great product!

August 25, 2024
chorltd

I got more than my expectations and best quality.Amazing.I will come again if needed or recommend anyone for this great quality service.

August 25, 2024
abdulsaboor719

Reviews

See these reviews and more

Please follow & like :-)