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Franz Ferdinand frontman's take on the Inland Invasion events
posted by davidt on Monday October 25 2004, @11:00AM

 2-J writes:

I know this is news about an old story, Morrissey pulling out of the Inland Invasion, but for those who followed the story at the time, this might be an interesting insight into the events backstage on the day.

On the Franz Ferdinand official webpage, the frontman Alex Kaparanos keeps a sort of online diary. The entry for the day of the Inland Invasion reveals a version of events I hadn't seen proposed before - apparently the organisers wanted to break the news shortly after they got it (before Ian Brown's set) but Ian Brown insisted that they not break the news. And then, for some strange reason, given his reasons for asking them not to announce it, he took it upon himself to do so:-

"We played at the Inland Invasion show last night. Morrissey pulled out. He was feeling poorly backstage just before Ian Brown was about to go on. The promoters wanted to announce it to the audience. Brown said he wouldn't go on if they did. It would put everyone in a bad mood. They let him go on without the announcement. When he was on stage he said "by the way, Morrissey's not coming". I like Ian Brown."

 
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    What? Wait a second... (Score:0)
    ... I was under the impression that Morrissey, deathly ill, was seen by a doctor at 11 am and never came to the venue. Now someone's saying he was backstage? It doesn't make any sense. Also, if I know Morrissey's patterns, he wouldn't have shown up at the venue at all if he didn't intend to sing.
    Anonymous -- Monday October 25 2004, @11:22AM (#133038)
    Monkey boy (Score:1)
    TOP monkey lad Ian is. Too funny I LUV him
    Gin N Tonic Jil <jiloasis74@yahoo.com> -- Monday October 25 2004, @02:12PM (#133078)
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     You're not down with who I am but, look at you now you're all in my hands...tonight I'm a Rock N' Roll Star!!
    • Re:Monkey boy by chrisarclark (Score:1) Tuesday October 26 2004, @06:16AM
      He was (Score:0)
      never at the Venue the Archduke is out to lunch.
      Rock Stars covering for each other how nice.

      I hope Morrissey keeps his shirt on. These days
      he should always keep his shirt on.
      Anonymous -- Monday October 25 2004, @02:37PM (#133081)
        mmm, I thought they were friends? (Score:1)
        Here is me thinking Franz Ferdinand and Morrissey were friends, the "i like Ian Brown" comment might suggest otherwise. Oh hang on, am i being a bit to precious and jumping to the aide of Moz when there is nothing to defend against?
        boy_afraid_uk -- Monday October 25 2004, @10:56PM (#133123)
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