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"Patti Smith Sought Morrissey's Advice Over Meltdown" - Contactmusic.com
posted by davidt on Monday June 13 2005, @10:00AM

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Patti Smith Sought Morrissey's Advice Over Meltdown - Contactmusic.com

Punk icon PATTI SMITH got in contact with morose rocker MORRISSEY for advice when she landed the prestigious position as artistic director of this year's (05) MELTDOWN FESTIVAL in London.

The BECAUSE THE NIGHT singer has invited SINEAD O'CONNOR, JOHN CALE, ED HARCOURT, TORI AMOS and BETH ORTON to perform at various theatres on the British capital's South Bank at the 15-day long event, which starts tomorrow (11JUN05).

After landing the role, Smith was straight on the phone to Morrissey, who curated the festival last year (04).

She says, "He was really helpful.

"At first I was not quite sure if I was qualified to do this because I worry that I am not very social and I don't know many musicians. I didn't know if I could pull together an interesting evening, not to mention two weeks of events.

"But Morrissey was very encouraging. He told me to just barrel on through because the Meltdown people shepherd you along. And it's been true."

12/06/2005 10:42


 
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The BECAUSE THE NIGHT singer has invited... (Score:1, Redundant)
"... SINEAD O'CONNOR, JOHN CALE, ED HARCOURT, TORI AMOS and BETH ORTON to perform..."

ha- given recent events, iwonder if she had mentioned this to Moz when talking to him on the phone. iwonder what he said and iwonder what hed say now if he is aware of Tori's recent rant in Manchester.
chrisarclark <clarkinatorclark@hotmail.com> -- Monday June 13 2005, @10:08AM (#166745)
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 "I'm just passing through here on my way to somewhere civilized and maybe I'll even arrive, maybe I'll even arrive..."
    Re:The BECAUSE THE NIGHT singer has invited... (Score:3, Funny)
    I looked over the Meltdown lineup. Apparently, Amos, along with Sinead is to perform some sort of poetic tribute to William Blake:

    http://www.hayward.org.uk/main/series/202.html

    Why would he say anything to Patti anyway? It's Patti's Meltdown. She can have who she wants.

    Although, a Morrissey/Amos Backstage Showdown would be something. Then we'll shall see who's really taller in heels. Ha!
    mozmic_dancer -- Monday June 13 2005, @10:30AM (#166750)
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     "I am the fun and the fair, on a Mozsite for the criminally insane..."
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Hold on to your friends (Score:1)
It's understandable why he wrote that song - over and over again his own practical reliable quality of friendship is confirmed in little tales like this. Sounds like another great Meltdown year too.
goinghome -- Monday June 13 2005, @11:29AM (#166764)
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    Torrissey (Score:1)
    Maybe this reveals that the "Morrissey vs. Tori" rumor is false. Surely Moz wouldn't have suggested to Patti the inclusion of Tori if he had really told her that her music sucks. And by the way, what a great lineup!
    DavidBeauy <davidbeauy@yahoo.com> -- Monday June 13 2005, @02:32PM (#166790)
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     "When thirteen years old Who dyed his hair gold ? Oh, I know very well, I don't need to be told"
    • Re:Torrissey by Anonymous (Score:0) Monday June 13 2005, @05:05PM
      Ah Morrisseys Meltdown (Score:0)
      Almost a year ago..
      That was out of this world.
      *Sigh*
      Anonymous -- Tuesday June 14 2005, @06:03AM (#166848)
        Oh the Press..... (Score:0, Redundant)
        Some of you should grow up, and not believe everything that you read about Morrissey.

        Let this be a lesson to all those who question, question question.

        Anonymous -- Wednesday June 15 2005, @12:42PM (#167187)

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