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posted by davidt
on Tuesday November 12 2002, @09:15AM
Andy-Mats writes:
This month's Spin Magazine (Dec 2002) features a 3/4 page picture and Moz facts mention entitled "The Morrissey Index" (p.36), as well as a cover banner proclaiming "The Return of Morrissey". The picture contrasts a crooning Mozzer with a single outstretched adoring fan's hand. Caption reads: "Morrissey: 'Does anyone remember Manchester?'"
The text:
The Morrissey Index: Ex-Smith makes a rare US Appearance
(Victoria DeSilverio)
With the Smiths, Steven Patrick Morrissey found fame, fame, fatal fame. When the band broke up in 1987, Morrissey (affectionately dubbed "Moz" by the Brits) heralded his solo career with the classic Viva Hate. Seven albums later, his adoring fans refuse to leave him. In August, the reclusive 43-year-old launched his second world tour since being dropped by his label five years ago. On September 15, without a manager or an album to support, Morrissey tested out new songs on the worshipful at San Diego State University's Open Air Theatre. Here are the facts.
Number of new songs performed: five
Number of new songs that included the word love: All but two. One is titled "I like you."
Lyrical evidence that Moz still feels unlovable (despite the regular vigils by fans outside his Los Angeles home): "this world is full, so full of crashing bores, and I must be one/Because no one ever turns to me to say, 'Take me in your arms and love me.'"
Number of fans wearing black on the outside and inside: 25 were spotted wiping tears from their eyes.
Number of pompadours: Nearly every male who had hair.
Number of time Moz took off his shirt: One
Number of pieces it was torn into by rabid fans: Three
Number of fans who settled for threads: Two
Number of fans who settled for smelling a piece: One dear lamb was spotted asking for a sniff.
Number of fans who lingered to chat with one another about Moz once he'd left the venue: 20
Average number of Morrissey shows they'd seen: 75
Reasons we still have hope for a Smiths reunion: (1) British promoters would offer at least 1.5 million pounds; 2) all four members are still alive, and two have expressed interest; (3) Moz performed three Smiths songs ("I want the one I can't have," Meat is Murder," and "There is a Light That Never Goes Out")
Is meat still murder? Yes. Says Moz: "The best people in the world are vegetarianos. The rest of you can go to hell."
Total number of years Spin has begged for an interview with Morrissey: Three
Was a gift of pasta included in one of the countless interview requests? Yes. Moz likes pasta
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