Regards,
FWD.
I think this lineup needs two drummers.
It would seem it's going to be the same, apart from Alain and Gustavo, plus the two girls.Saw this news on IG and it threw me for a Loop. I'll definitely check out their music.
But not a word on why this exodus from the Morrissey camp? Not acrimonious, but...?
And who are the band members for the upcoming tour dates??
Who cares ? Is like any job if you are not happy or they don't need you. The door is open . I'm here for Morrissey not the othersWith the current turmoil in the Morrissey camp - not the touring side but definitely the recording side/future with a label/etc. - I can understand why Alain left. It certainly is not the same band atmosphere today as when he left in the early '00s. After he left the band at that time, I believe Alain won a Grammy for a co-write on a song for a pop artist, it's obvious he wants to play music on his own terms.
Regarding Gustavo, the guy is loaded with musical talent. It doesn't appear that Gustavo played on both California Son and BOT - why? His work (and influence) on both World Peace and LIHS is tremendous, from NC Drops Dead to Spent the Day to Girl From Tel-Aviv to In Your Lap. Why would he NOT be included to record on CS and BOT? Since World Peace, Gustavo has been a big upgrade to the Morrissey sound, so it really makes no sense to not include him on those two recent recordings. He deserves to be regarded as very important in any band that he's in, and he certainly was the MVP in the Morrissey Band.
I was really disappointed when both of them left, but I understand why. They want work, recognition, and money - as a talented pro should. This isn't poaching. Both of them are quite talented in their own right, and didn't need to 'back up Morrissey' to become known.
yes i have met him, i spent quite a bit of time with him, not that i need to prove it to you. do you suppose he lives in utter isolation or something? personally i think you are the weird one. believe me, don't believe me, only americans don't understand that there are white people from and in mexico.Why is he not a nice guy? Have you ever met him? I DOUBT IT. All you go by is delusional lies based on perceptions posted on this forum. Why is Jesse not a very nice guy? And it’s disgusting to say he’s white as snow, what is wrong with you? Maybe he should hire security, some of you sound obsessed.
I do remember news about one female member joining the band. Who's the other?It would seem it's going to be the same, apart from Alain and Gustavo, plus the two girls.
I'd say the lyrics are the main problem with solo Alain.
He's sung a few Morrissey/Smiths songs pretty well IMO including this one...
In my opinion 'Well I Wonder' is a contender for the best song by The Smiths.
Time hasn't diminished it one iota. Its lyrics exists outside of the tarnished aura now irrevocably shrouding Morrissey.
It could be sing by any singer from any genre. As and when the AI algorithms ramp up and become accessible to all I will be experimenting with Celine Dion's 'version' of this.
This version featuring Alain Whyte is lovely.
I have been away. I am 'out of the loop'. Why did all these people leave the band shortly after recording WMTWD? Only to regroup without Morrissey? Was there some kind of 'drama'? A big row? I shall investigate the threads to play 'catch up'!
Kind regards
BrummieBoy
Interesting...perhaps they can persuade Rick Astley to join them to 'kick-start' this new venture by doing a couple of karaoke special gigs covering Morrissey's solo songs?It would have to be more like 70% Morrissey. This is in many ways a Morrissey tribute act, just that the musicians are better, but I reckon only slightly. I don't know how many people would pay to watch a relative unwell-know group of musicians play solo material.
New guitarist.I do remember news about one female member joining the band. Who's the other?
And are they songwriters or just players?
(Yes I can Google or search the site, but I'd prefer to hear it explained from a fan).
Yes, he did.Before coming back to the Morrissey Band, didn't Alain post a few recently recorded and original tracks featuring Gary Day, Spencer, Craig Gannon (?) and himself? So, it seems like Gustavo is joining a group already in progress.
Thanks, Crisstti!New guitarist.
New keyboard player.
I think one of them is also a songwriter and a singer? Someone else might remember better than me.
Juan and Brendan have kept sharing Morrissey content so they seem to still be on board!