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Ok it's abit early in UK but in certain countries it's already 22nd!

So in the build up to midnight (UK time) let's all wish our charming man a happy 54th birthday!

(Feel free to ignore this until the actual date is here in your country! )

I'll start:

I love you Morrissey and I hope you have a wonderful birthday tomorrow. As you always said older is better...



And please, please, please, let me get what I want (a UK tour in late 2013/2014!!!) ...

The Smiths – a tribute - Proof Spirit
BY AIDEN ⋅ MAY 13, 2013

t was thirty years ago that a band from Manchester released their first single ‘Hand In Glove’. For the next four years they released the songs that made me laugh, made me cry and definitely changed my life even if they maybe didn’t save it. I’m not going to try and tell you how great they were – either you already know or my words won’t persuade you. However, to me, they are in a class of their own and no band can ever touch them. This is my tribute. So thank you, to Morrissey, Johnny Marr, Andy Rourke and Mike Joyce: The Smiths.

UPDATE 16th May – Since posting this piece I have had many enquiries about possible prints – I am looking into it now and hope to be able to bring you news very soon. I’ll announce any developments here and ...

check out the other posters at Butcher Billy's portfolio:
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David T (different) also sends the related link:

The Post-Punk / New Wave Super Friends by Butcher Billy - Behance

DanMoz also sends the related link:

Comic Book Covers Featuring ’80s Post-Punk/New Wave Singers as Superheroes - Flavorwire ...

Trouble Will Find Me, the sixth LP by The National, was released today( Monday May 20) in the UK and will be released tomorrow(Tuesday, May 21) in the US.

Apparently the penultimate track Pink Rabbits references the Morrissey compilation Bona Drag.

http://rapgenius.com/The-national-pink-rabbits-lyrics ...

MORRISSEY ARMY TO RAISE MONEY FOR LOCAL ANIMAL CHARITY BY CELEBRATING THIRTY
YEARS OF MORRISSEY AND THE SMITHS AT ICONIC MANCHESTER MUSIC VENUE

Online Morrissey fan group Mozarmy is set to meet up and stage a charity event to celebrate thirty years of Morrissey and The Smiths on May 26th, 2013.

The main event will take place at the renowned Star and Garter on Fairfield St, a 200-year-old music venue famous worldwide for its legendary Morrissey/Smiths discos. Ticket sales will be donated to
Manchester Dogs’ Home.

This very special Bank Holiday weekend celebration of all things Morrissey will feature music, a Q&A with Morrissey associates, photo opportunities with a life-size Morrissey cut out, a quiz and even a ‘Moz-e-oke’ session. Special guests include Morrissey collaborators Craig Gannon, Andrew Paresi, Jonny Bridgwood and performer Amy Lamé.

Mozarmy meet at The Star and Garter 18-20 Fairfield Street, ...

Morrissey Speaks Out Against Animal Suffering At Imperial College London - looktothestarsorg

Former The Smiths front-man, Morrissey has joined the BUAV call for an independent inquiry into disturbing evidence of animal suffering and poor practice revealed at an Imperial College London animal research laboratory. ...

The latest interview from the ever excellent Julie Hamill.

Fifteen minutes with Grant Showbiz, The Smiths sound engineer and producer of ‘Rank’ - Julie Hamill ...

Goldenvoice presents Sweet and Tender Hooligans doing their annual Morrissey birthday show at The Fonda Theatre May 22nd. Joining them on keyboards is Mikey Farrell who was a member of Morrissey's band from 2004 - 2009

Support: Ghostwolf (featuring members of 311)

Tickets available through Goldenvoice website or save on fees by purchasing tickets at the box office, Amoeba Records Hollywood or Origami Vinyl in Echo Park.

As every year, a portion of ticket sales will go to a local animal charity as a birthday gift to Morrissey. ...