The haters are going to love this! Well I hope you get well soon Moz.

Moz must be the most unreliable concert act ever.

oh boy

As much as we hate it, Moz is really, really ill. I was looking forward to the show, but I'd rather have him recuperate than try to go on like this.

Rest up Moz, but don't forget us when you finally do have the time.

Good luck and Godspeed~

I feel really sorry for the fans, they adore him and deserve to be told sooner to save them money at least, but, Get Well soon Morrissey, then you can carry on better than ever.

For those in Florida who wanted a St. Petersburg show, I think you'll need to go to Russia. I'm soooo glad I cancelled my trip.

I suspected this. Poor Moz's voice hasn't been good for a while, you can notice cracks last year.... and I knew this is extensive touring was not a good idea. I just had this hunch he should rest it, rather than risking it and never being able to sing again.

Just scrap the U.S dates and concentrate on the European dates in the Spring. Reschedule the U.S tour for the Fall and get yourself well. Don't take any chances with your voice Moz - we need it!!!

Moz should slow down on the amount a gigs he does knowadays, but i fear he only does all these shows so he can make more money as he wont make much on cd sales. Surely if this is the case, $75 million looks pretty good for a Moz/Marr reunion?

However, Morrissey needs to recover fully before he continues.

...I only wish he would not have been so cocky on his My Space Blog....

"I have survived the interrogation of Atlanta's immigration officials and Myrtle Beach shall have me tomorrow nite (Friday), and the world from then onwards ... if the world can take it.

He meant: "If my voice can take it"

"One of the many penalties of being human is that tours often take a military push to start, well, all of our answers will be in our songs tomorrow night. The bloodbath starts at 7.30. Life is testing you out. Be ready for anything."

"Be ready for a slew of canceled shows" would have been more appropriate.

We all understand that people get sick and clearly we can see that he really is. All the fans would like to hear is a brief heartfelt apology and explanation. It's just a nice thing to do. The fans will understand.

What I don't understand is that for someone who gets sick as often as he does, why he schedules so many shows in a row without a decent break in between. The man is 50 yrs old...that would be hard on anyone...does he really think he can pull that off? My guess is there are many more canceled shows to come.

Thanks for the heads up on Atlanta...I know the fans who plan to travel from far away will appreciate it. Lord knows Morrissey would not be as considerate.

Despite his poor record I still look forward to catching a couple of shows....as risky as it is!

Moz really needs to learn how to communicate to his fans. He has to get new PR people. In the last few years and especially with this new album, he's been having somewhat of a comeback... but he's just pissing off his fans, even the ones that are aware of his antics. Hope he feels better soon and makes up for all this bullshit.

I feel very sad, to be honest, sitting over here in Dublin, Ireland reading this news.

There was a lot of very busy publicity exposure before the start of the tour. Concern about live reception for the new album which is perhaps the most personal and emotional yet, and therefore demanding, would raise tensions. The impatience of fans and heightened speculation about his condition would have been no secret. Any issues with the band's musical unity would not have helped. All of this could only aggravate whatever ailment has befallen Morrissey, which we can only hope will be shortlived after another wee rest under tlc.

Life is a Pigsty.

Oh to hear his healed singing voice and see him smile and dance again!

I've seen the YouTube video. The man is ill.

I hope he recovers in tome for Columbus/Chicago.

Drink some OJ, Moz. And get some rest. With this economy, you were one of the few bright spots I looked forward to.

Kind of feels like my birthday AND Christmas were canceled... all in the same day. While I hate to hear this as much or more than most, I do care that the man is well again and fully recovers from whatever it is he is suffering from. This might well be the first tour in the last twenty years that I don't see Moz at least once, but it truly does sound like he's in a bad way here, and it is what it is.

Moz, I know you actually do read these posts- just know that the vast majority of us, while upset at the thought of missing you this time around, understand and genuinely hope you are OK. And those who are throwing a fit are just extremely let down and will get over it. I suppose it's what happens when people look forward to something for a very long time, spend money, travel, etc, and then this, but as we know... shit happens.

Don't let this affect the rest of your tour- take the time you need to recover fully and then... come back with a vengeance and show us all yet again how great you truly incredible you are live.

Best wishes and get well soon~

Morrissey a fragile flower. So much for the bloodbath.

Maybe he should eat some meat. Seriously, I ate two hot dogs last night at the House of Blues and feel perfectly fine. I can't remember when the last time I was sick for more than a couple days.
He did shake my hand last night tho, maybe I should wash it just to be safe

I know it sucks, and my shows start in a week but, Moz is really sick. there is a video on youtube from last night's gig and it is awful. He is listless and his voice is not at all there. He wasn't even attempting the high notes. I would rather wait until he's better, I just hope reschedules are intended if possible.

he just need to retire, go to the Tibet or something, and take Julia with him, she just need to retire too. Mozz is dead, long live the Mozz.

Someone on this website quite astutely pointed out the SERIOUS vocal flaws in the Jimmy Kimmel performance of SISMS. I was quite worried, and when he cancelled the beginning of the tour I'm obviously concerned that he may be ill, but more concerned that maybe it's not illness, but the beginning of the loss of his vocal instrument. This could be way more serious than we all think. Let's just all pray it's temporary.

As a side note, I sold a bunch of tickets for upcoming shows on eBay...what happens to the buyer's tickets if he cancels? Can they get refunds, or do I have to refund their money?

The first time he cancelled on me was when I drove out to Vega$ from Moz Angeles in '99 and I arrived about 30 minutes before the show was to begin and immediately found out that Alain Whyte had "thrwon his back out" and the show @ the HOB was cancelled... well since then I have been cancelled on due to Moz "illness" in L.A. (several times '04 - '07), Miami '07, London '08, and the weather for the Jimmy Kimmel "rain out" last month... I am hoping the Moz Tour Gods are kinder to us fans from now on! If nothing else, we shul learn from these things. GET WELL MOZ- WE LOVE YOU!

Viva,

Jay

I was 3 hours into my 4 hour trip to Atlanta when I got the call from Ticketmaster that it was cancelled. I didn't know what else to do so we just turned around and came home. Sucks that I lost the $$ from my hotel room, but oh well. Get well soon, Moz!!!

Get well soon Morrissey.

Really sorry to the Good People of The U.S.A that Morrissey is Ill. I know you must be feeling really pissed off (I feel for you fans)

Mozza is Mozza and Is prone to being "Still Ill"

Lets all unite and send best wishes to the Man, I really don't think he does it piss folk off.

Get well soon Moz & Get well soon Disappointed Fans.

Paul (UK)

Morrissey, I admit I'm one of those fans who've mostly gone over to seeing you as an inescapable family member who sometimes produces fabulous artworks, but at times like this, I remember how genuinely and impossibly fond I am of you. Get your sleep and try not to dwell. Thousands of total strangers, who mistakenly believe we know you, and like or dislike you accordingly, are thinking of you warmly today and tonight.

Lots of germies on planes. I get some sort of nasty virus every time I fly. Moz should be flying in a private jet.

Great news!

Morrissey gets his rest. He will make a full recovery and this tour will be one of his best.

I didn't have tickets because of a scheduling conflict this evening, but now I'll get to see him in Atlanta when he makes his way back 'round!

This cancellation couldn't have worked out any better for me!

I feel like my defense of him against the backdrop of crybabyism that has plagued this site has come back to repay me!

What a wonderful day!

I have tried to see Morrissey twice at the only two shows he had scheduled in the past 20 years in my area and both of those were cancelled. This may be my last chance to see you, Morrissey, please rest and get well. My show is in a week and a half and I hope that you are better by then so I can finally see you live. Have listened to your music since my college days (early Smiths) and you are one of the artists that have always been in my cd player. I really want the chance to catch a live performance. No one holds a candle to you, and, although I truly do understand the vocal demands and the changes of age and illness, I am keeping my fingers crossed and sending all the good karma I can to help you along the road to recovery. Hope to see you in a little over a week!

get a clue and get a life. The man is sick- go to a bar and drink yourself silly!

you know that is the new york dolls or the ramones (two of Morrissey's idols)they would have played
morrissey - do the right thing and suck it up

I felt very sad when I was notified about his previous Florida cancelled shows since I had purchased several tickets...now I am feeling worst cause I do think Morrissey's illness is quite serious, he should postpone his US dates for Fall 2009 & rest up to his UK shows...

Best wishes....Moz ;)

"As you probably know, the first 4 dates of the tour were cancelled due to illness. He did the show last night in Myrtle Beach and apparently had a great deal of trouble, cutting his set in half. As of now, we do not have a make-up date but hope to re-schedule for the Fall."

how long was myrtle beach supposed to be then? If/when moz gets back into tip top shape, there should be one hell of a set list awaiting us...one can hope anyway.

You know it's over, still you cling, you don't know where else you can go....over, over, over, over, ooooovvvvveeeeerrrrr.

Roll the credits on Moz's career...this is how it ends folks!

As of now, we [...] hope to re-schedule for the Fall.

Reschedule for the Fall, meaning Mark E. Smith and his lot will play instead of Steven? That would amuse me a great deal!

Dear Mozza,

I know you're a vegetarian - have lots of spinach, brown bread, oranges & hot vegetable curry. That'll sort you out. Take it from me. Oranges, spinich & hot veg curry always does it for vegans like me! then a few glasses of quality red wine, a pint of fresh orange and a good nights kip. And few steaming mugs of hot strong milky tea.

Never watch TV when you're not well. The news will make you worse.

You'll be good as gold!

"This tour is in serious trouble".

Ha ha... he's ill. This is temporary. The tour will be okay.

Some of you you really know how to overreact.

I've seen Morrissey 4 times in the past 11 years and there's never been a problem. The shows were always spectacular and Moz was always in top form. But then again, I live in NYC, not Myrtle Beach.

Moz should play fewer shows at bigger arenas. Don't get me wrong I loved seeing Morrissey at the Hammerstein Ballroom and the Apollo Theater but sometimes you just have to think about your own well being sometimes.

Morrissey

it happens at every tour, better now it start,
having throat infection or something in that way,
maybe flu, take yer time.

better a 100% gig than a sick quickie with no passion

Man, this sucks so bad! I wish I had read this news BEFORE we drove all the way to Atlanta for it. :(

Oh well, better he get well and come back to ATL soon and ROCK than show up and disappoint us.

Feel better soon, Moz.

Just to say get well soon,

A good shot of whiskey, a teaspoon of honey topped up with hot water, and lemon, keep drinking them till you fall asleep. Might help, might not but the world seems a much cosier place.
Do what needs to be done Moz....

Motherfucking cock sucker better not cancel my shows or ill hunt him down and cut his balls off!!!

Morrissey, just hoping you feel better soon.
xox

cry wolf, and cancel so many times that you use up your sick day vouchers. Morrissey has simply bitten off more than he can chew. You have to keep yourself in better shape than he does to tour at 50.

Morrissey has never been a picture of perfect health. The man has not only exhibited consistent mental weakness when things don't go his way, but his intestinal fortitude is the worst of any performer I have ever seen. He is perpetually ill.

Part of this can probably be attributed to what I can only imagine is a terrible diet, and an overall inability to psychologically pull through episodes that many performers deal with all the time. When Morrissey performs at less than 100%, he tends to express a tinge of resentment towards his fanbase, as if it's their fault that he has to perform.

What this comes down to is whether or not he will reschedule, as he should, if he expects to convince anyone that his performances are more than just one big business venture. Considering his past actions, he's just not that kind of guy. Far too often, Morrissey's conscience seems non-existent.

I think that's what many fans have trouble with. The cancellations are often pathetic, but a little communication goes a long way. It shows that you actually care; whether it's required or not.

Please not again! It's like 2007! Don't want to refund my tickets for DC!

still not surprised

The set was not cut in half ... my friend snatched the set list at the end of the show (as we were camped-out behind the soundboard), and it turns out that we missed out on one song plus the encore. It was a good show all in all. This was the first time I got to hear a Smiths song live. He played a couple of them. I wish Morrissey had not left the stage without a bow, but what can one do with rock star attitudes.

Well, you cannot fault the reasoning, invective, and of course the spelling. Well done.

You're missing the point, you fucking idiot (#323510):

You're right, he's hitting 50 - all the more reason why he should SLOW DOWN and give HIMSELF a break! He should stop trying to fulfil the kind of touring schedule a 20yr old would struggle with since his voice clearly isn't up to it any longer. Sure, he owes us nothing, but equally, to repeatedly bail out of these long tours, when he knows fans pay airline tickets/hotels etc is just totally unacceptable. Sure, it's the fans' choice whether or not to travel - but Moz knows full well the kind of obsessively devoted following he has (whether or not he understands it), and it's getting past insulting now, it's getting embarrassing.

Oh poor Moz is 50.

Funny, I never seem to hear about Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, U2, etc etc etc constantly canceling shows every tour.

so, basically, give him the same break he doesn't give David Bowie?