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Meeting Morrissey at The Troubadour (Zutons, Feb. 10)
posted by davidt on Thursday February 17 2005, @09:00AM

 Gin N Tonic Jil writes:

I got to the Troub. without any tickets. I knew the show was sold out but, got at the box office anyway to at least ask and see if I could score a ticket. As I waited in line I asked a few people passing by or inline if they had one extra tix they might wanna sell me but, no luck. There was one couple in front of me at the box office window trying to get their tix they had been promised by knowing one of the members of the zutons. The guy was told that only he could get in and not his guest. So the guy got mad and tried to shove the one ticket back to the box office girl when his Japanese girlfriend says to him " give it to the girl in back she needs just the one ticket" so he gave it to me along with the VIP sticker. So I drive home (5mins away from The Troub) got dressed and smoked some weed and got a cab to the gig.

As I walked in I noticed my chance to get to the front of the stage was slim. So I chilled in the back. As I scoped out the place I noticed this man and lady sitting all alone in the very VIP area that was reserved only for the two of them. I thought I was too high, and thought about returning the very strong kronic my mate had just sold me, when I noticed that Morrissey himself was at the same gig I was.



I know I shouldnt ave but, I kept looking up to where he was sitting just to see if it was him. I took a couple of bad pictures from a far but, I didnt care. As the Zutons came out I thougth to myself "he (moz) isn't gonna stay for the whole gig and risk being mobbed by fans after the gig. He's leaving by the fourth or fifth song." So I was gonna make a dash for the one and only entrance/exit the place has as soon as I saw him get up from his seat and meet him down the stairs. Well, to my surprice, he stayed the whole gig. The drummer then announced their final song and I dashed over to the bottom of the stairs. I saw a girl with a moz patch and decided to chat with her. We then both decided to go upstairs and TRY and meet him, I knew the chances were slim since Id seen the singer from The Shore try and get Mozs' attention and failed badly to do so. Any way, we talked to the burly "Hells Angeles" looking guy and conviced him to "ask" Moz if it was ok for us two to get an autograph. To our GIANT surprise Moz said "yes".

I couldn't believe it, I was standing only inches from Moz. Id met him before on 9/13/93 but, I dont know I guess I felt more confident in approaching him because I had my trusty camera with me. I made eye contact with him and he smiled. I dont remember all we said as it all goes a bit bbbblllluuuurrrrry

In no specific order; but, Moz noticed my Oasis shirt and said they're both (Liam and Noel nice lads. I said "yeah I love em they're from Manchester (I pointing to my red Manchester jumper) so then Moz replyed "Yeah, All good things come from Manchester" and smiled I agreed with him. I told him Id gone to see him at his final L.A. gig in Nov. of last year and told him Id heard Liam and Noel were at his gig in awe of his performance that night. He said "really?, I hear they have a really good album out in May this year." I said "yeah" I asked if I could have my picture taken with him and he said yeah, put his arm round me and smiled. I also told him Id met him years before outside Book Soup whilst Johnny "The Rat" Rogan did a signing for the "Sevared Alliance" he remeberd that cos he said he was with an old mate of his, "Jake". (true he was) I gave him a strong hand shake and he did the same. I told him "I know youve gotten this one a million times but,here goes a million and two, Ive been a fan of yours since your Bona Drag record and ....your music means soo much to me today as it did when I was a very lonely teenager". He shyfully said "No, you dont mean that" I said "I do and thank you" Oh he also signed my Manchester jumper.(In between all this was the girl that I met.) I have the pictures if anyone wants to see it email me at jiloasis74@yahoo.com.

How was the Zutons gig? I guess it was ok. Moz kinda took over the night from the moment I saw him upstairs chuggin Heinikens. Big THX too the guy and his gf for hooking me up with the tix and ViP pass.

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    Meeting Morrissey at The Troubadour (Zutons, Feb. 10) | Log in/Create an Account | Top | 59 comments | Search Discussion
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    Question... (Score:0)
    Are you sure it was Morrissey?
    Maladjustedduck
    Anonymous -- Thursday February 17 2005, @09:10AM (#151510)
    • Re:Question... by Anonymous (Score:0) Thursday February 17 2005, @09:13AM
      • Re:Question... by Anonymous (Score:0) Friday February 18 2005, @05:04AM
      Lucky Jil! (Score:0)
      Fantastic detailed story! But please did you ask him about another tour or album? Two people on this board have had a lucky week, you and the other gentleman from a previous story. Congratulations!
      Anonymous -- Thursday February 17 2005, @10:02AM (#151522)
        Rollin' High (Score:1)
        Dear Gin and Tonic Jill,

        Let's tailgate the next Morrissey show.

        Signed,

        Kareem Abdul-Ja-Blunt, Ricky Williams, Carmelo Anthony, Snoop, and Gilligan

        Jill, I know you had some chronic before the show, so if not for the picture, alot of us would be asking if that was really Moz or Charlie Brown. Major props for getting the pic and the story to us. Also for getting a quote from Moz about Jake! I guess Moz isn't as tight-lipped about his 'rumoured' past as he was before.
        Jim Rome -- Thursday February 17 2005, @10:17AM (#151524)
        (User #720 Info | http://www.jimrome.com/ )
         Rome's Smack-tionary coming soon....yeah, this time I mean it.
        look at the blurry lights from the camera (Score:0)
        she was so high that her hallucinations made it onto the film!!!
        Anonymous -- Thursday February 17 2005, @10:20AM (#151525)
        amazing! (Score:1)
        that is simply amazing! wow! what a great story! Thanks for the pics!
        Flunky76 -- Thursday February 17 2005, @10:31AM (#151528)
        (User #10333 Info)
         Justin
          Wonderful story . . . (Score:2, Insightful)
          And look at Morrissey's eyes - He looks so happy to have met you!
          Poppycocteau <celticcurls_4@hotmail.com> -- Thursday February 17 2005, @10:31AM (#151529)
          (User #9489 Info)
           We are ugly but we have the music
          wish he was here (Score:0)
          God damn it. Can't he come back to England now he's become all chatty.
          Anonymous -- Thursday February 17 2005, @10:36AM (#151530)
            The harsh truth of the camera eye... (Score:1)
            Dear Jim,

            Jill was a very sweet girl.

            Signed,

            Father Ted McDougal

            J/K Jill, way to go.
            Jim Rome -- Thursday February 17 2005, @10:42AM (#151532)
            (User #720 Info | http://www.jimrome.com/ )
             Rome's Smack-tionary coming soon....yeah, this time I mean it.
              influx of moz encounters (Score:1)
              he needs to visit nyc! i want to meet moz other than in my recurring dreams.
              jp.5.22 -- Thursday February 17 2005, @11:03AM (#151539)
              (User #12669 Info)
                well done (Score:0)
                i am very happy for you darling.

                that is quite the picture!!

                morrissey looks so happy!
                Anonymous -- Thursday February 17 2005, @11:57AM (#151551)
                • Re:Big Deal by Anonymous (Score:0) Thursday February 17 2005, @12:12PM
                  • Re:Big Deal by Gin N Tonic Jil (Score:1) Thursday February 17 2005, @06:18PM
                  is he wearing a shelsea shirt (Score:0)
                  oh dear oh dear
                  Anonymous -- Thursday February 17 2005, @12:17PM (#151555)
                    Excellent write-up! (Score:1)
                    Good on ya Jil!
                    ;^)
                    Best,
                    Jay
                    Mud <reversethis-{moc ... {ta} {odnatyaj}> -- Thursday February 17 2005, @01:25PM (#151570)
                    (User #454 Info | http://jaytando.tripod.com/meeting-morrissey/ )
                     I'm really just Some Totally Random Moz Fan
                      chelsea??!! ....chelsea??!!...oh my god.. (Score:0)
                      CHELSEA??!! ARE YOU FUCKING SERIOUS! CHELSEA?!
                      BLASPHEMY! what's next a KOP shirt!!!

                      TOSSER!

                      GLORY GLORY MAN-UNITED.
                      Anonymous -- Thursday February 17 2005, @02:54PM (#151592)
                      ‘A big bright healthy smile’ (Score:2, Informative)
                      The world seems a much better warmer place with these clear and present proofs that, rather than being a yeti-like endangered species, Morrissey is currently quite incarnate and out on the prowl for quarry, whether for Sanctuary or otherwise!!! He’s a good sport too!
                      More please!
                      (Thanks Jil)
                      goinghome -- Thursday February 17 2005, @03:33PM (#151607)
                      (User #12673 Info)
                        Was he dropping the kids off at the pool? (Score:1)
                        The expression on Morrissey's face looks like he is taking a good dumper.

                        Did you interupt him as he was having a peaceful but possibly painful shat?
                        Nice blue eyes though!

                        someraincoatedlovers -- Thursday February 17 2005, @05:11PM (#151617)
                        (User #10290 Info)
                         We've been too long American Dreaming, And I think we all lost the way.
                          To all the "Anonymous" shit talkers. (Score:2, Insightful)
                          You know you guys are all the assholes that Morrissey hates and sings bout in his songs. You have no wright to even call yourself a Morrisssey/Smith fan. YOU are everything that Morrissey and all the TRUE fans detest! I mean if your gonna come on the topic all your gonna do is TRY and bash me for my story or my looks I mean fuck off. You must need to talk shit bout people in order to feel good about your fucked off life. Have some balls atleast and put your balls on the table instead of posting
                          "Anonymous" Looser degenerates.
                          Gin N Tonic Jil <jiloasis74@yahoo.com> -- Thursday February 17 2005, @06:33PM (#151626)
                          (User #7276 Info)
                           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!!
                          You are so lucky! (Score:0)
                          Thank you for sharing your story with the rest of the Moz fans. You look familiar as I have probably seen you at all of the Morrissey shows. I'm really happy for you and I hope that I meet Morrissey once again. One time wasn't enough! Cheers!
                          Anonymous -- Thursday February 17 2005, @10:18PM (#151639)
                            Thanks for sharing (Score:0)
                            One thing about you Americans who get to meet/see him, you do have the decency to share the info.
                            In Britain, the chosen ones who go to afthershows and are lucky enough to meet him treat it like some big secret.
                            Thanks again!
                            Anonymous -- Thursday February 17 2005, @11:18PM (#151645)
                              With a woman?? (Score:0)
                              i thought he just couldnt ask ???
                              Anonymous -- Thursday February 17 2005, @11:54PM (#151647)
                                Nice shirt Moz (Score:0)
                                As a Morrissey fan (of many many years) AND a Chelsea fan (of even more years) what a brilliant photo.
                                Anonymous -- Friday February 18 2005, @02:27AM (#151656)
                                  I like the balance: (Score:1)
                                  The rather touching thing about that photo is the way that both Gill and Moz have a name of a place in England stenciled on their chest (in about the same size font.)

                                  Who is the fan? Who is the star? Love it.
                                  Auric Goldfinger -- Friday February 18 2005, @06:06AM (#151678)
                                  (User #3416 Info)
                                   Do my eyes deceive me, or is Senna's Lotus sounding rough?
                                    Great picture (Score:0)
                                    Great picture Jill! It's rare to see him smiling with a fan so I'm sure you were one of the better fans he's met. Cheers!
                                    Anonymous -- Friday February 18 2005, @08:54AM (#151695)
                                      You should have asked him... (Score:1)
                                      ...if he got your letter after we tried in vain to get it to him at the wiltern.
                                      Glory Hole -- Saturday February 19 2005, @07:16PM (#151851)
                                      (User #9257 Info)
                                        i cant tell what is scarier (Score:0)
                                        her gummy mouth or moz's smile
                                        Anonymous -- Monday February 21 2005, @06:30PM (#151971)
                                          Re:Did anyone notice (Score:0)
                                          jealous prick
                                          Anonymous -- Thursday February 17 2005, @12:28PM (#151558)
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                                          Re:Nice Chicklets (Score:0)
                                          Oi, "Dirty Sanchez", why don't you close your loud American inbred moronic fat mouth for once.
                                          Anonymous -- Thursday February 17 2005, @03:25PM (#151605)
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