Well, do you live in the UK?
Listen, the reason people say things like "The Spirt of the Smiths" and "Pre 2000" is because then Morrissey was actually more than merely a singer.
There are enough singers in the world and artists in Camden, to mean more than being simply a practising artist you have to have something about you, be in touch.
In the Smtihs days Morrissey had all this, he cared enough to make good music, he cared enough to make sure he wasn't interviewed by scum, he cared enough and knew enough to take an interest in the day to day lives of others.
This in turn informed his art.
Now, post 2000, post LA he has become merely a star. Worshipped by Americans and people who are happy to have a "living legend" type ( a title he is fast spending)appear.
People keep bitching because he once meant something, we want that man back (thats fandom).Some of us love him but its becoming clear we don't like him or even want to meet him.
As for the coming second to David Attenborough thing, well those polls don't mean a thing and he came second merely due to an internet trick, fans from around the world voting and re voting (and that was a while ago now). Morrissey in the UK is a joke (which is sad to say), his credit is at best running thin and I for one am not certain he can get it back (I hope he does)
The proof is in he press he gets and the general "word on the street", even among intelligent music people and intelligent former fans
Now, I and others were quick to defend him, as there have been some witch hunts and people whom through jealousy seek to harm him.
Lately, things have changed. He had some good points in this interview and was amusing at times but liking someone who is pro hunting and against homosexual marriage as well as being a crap middle Englander is just taking the piss, as well as praising a thick thug footballer, David Beckham has more about him than that twat. His selfish views on tax and other comments show his humanity is lacking
Last year Moz played only 2 shows in the UK one in Scotland to 3000 people (or so) the other in Manchester. He should have sold this venue out, the truth is he didn't .He filled the place up by having a huge guest list and other tricks. On the day of the concert tickets were still being sold and ticket touts were giving them away.
The reason for this is mixed, constant interviews where we can't always put it down to him being in a mood or pissed (in the English use of the word), treating his fans like a cash machine- his solo remastered offerings and greatest hits are a scam- a set list he has been mostly playing for years and not even giving his fans a decent support band- Kristeen Young maybe cheap and only one person, so easy to have around and its great he is happy to try and help her but that shouldnt mean the fans have to endure her time and time again. Most arrive after she has gone or talk while she goes through the motions-This means the fans have basically been deprived of a support act.
There was a time when he would at least vary things each tour. I understand things have changed and to make money (all he seems to care about these days) an act has to tour this can be hard work and has taken some of the magic away- where once there was passion now a number of gigs are just work throughs.
I still think he has something to offer but he needs to sort f***ing sort it out quick time. His legacy is in trouble
. Absolutely unbelievable. The man has lost his mind.
