Thanks to those of you who have bought tickets, and thanks to those even considering coming along. With so many US concerts this year your loyalty has already been over-stretched, so if you decide to pass, that's OK.

"If you Decide to Pass, that's OK." I love that...in a good sense...it made me smile...Thanks Moz, for permission :)
You are the best!

. . . he does have quite short legs. The 'season ticket' thing seems rather bizarre, really - I didn't think it was anything to do with him.

God, I love Morrissey.

What a wonderful, beautiful thing to say.

It just makes me want to go even more.

Thanks for understanding Moz,

I LOVE YOU!!!! WE LOVE YOU!!! :)

(But I'll still be there. Loyalty stretched or not [in my case, not] ).

so all these retirment rumors, written in a morrissey style, were done by someone else!!! The promoter perhaps. to help ticket sales. those bastards.

... but expect M's next record to be caned in the NME. After all, he has dared to say they were "wrong"!

I'll place a bet now - 5 out of 10 - "a letdown after YATQ and ROTT" - even if it's his best record, which I hope it is.

I don't quite understand Moz: he enchants us and thanks us for it. Oh, these strange gentleman codes... Lol, it's like making love in a cemetery - weird but exciting (not that I ever tried).

I have more than considered it: I went over to the Orpheum Theatre in Boston website and bought my ticket on presale for row AA (waaay up there in the front). He wants to see people's eyes. Well, he'll see my pale ones. Not an impressive pair of eyes, Sire, but enthousiastic indeed.

GOD. :D

There, I said it.

Thank you for understanding.

Thank you for EVERYTHING.

LOVE YOU MOZZER!!!

Thanks to those of you who have bought tickets, and thanks to those even considering coming along. With so many US concerts this year your loyalty has already been over-stretched, so if you decide to pass, that's OK.

I don't mind if I DO sit at home!

well, no actually, i do mind, but his shows aren't very convenient...

Morrissey....I will be looking forward to seeing you again. Because I must...

As a non-member of TTY, I feel very lucky that I got this information. What would I do without the kindness of TTY members who didn't pass this note on? *rolls eyes*

C'mon Morrissey, no one's getting content at TTY other than for your once-a-month memos.

Embrace SoLow.

morrissey is nothing short of a class act.
now i may be able to enjoy one or two shows without worrying about whether or not i need to go to all 5 to enjoy the last of our friend.

Misrepresentation, slurs on his character, half-baked reviews. It`ll always happen because Morrissey is a genius and they are not. They`ll still be doing it when he`s in his grave. The media are, and always have been, the absolute lowest of the low. Yamaha

Hardly- we're just happy your keeping the party going a little longer. The last concert was for me and many others, the best concert ever- like Christmas or the Olympics- just something you hate to see finally come to an end.

BTW, thanks again for adding Atlanta back in- we have a lot to make up for, and at the Tabernacle, you'll be surrounded by your true fans once again.

See you in Atlanta... and New York... and Washington DC... and possibly Boston... But NEVER in Bakersfield.

Does this mean he isn't going to retire?

I am dancing on the ceiling. I knew such announcements were premature.

Is Morrissey now disputing information published on True To You? The term "season ticket" first appeared there on Aug. 22.

How I love this man haha :]
oh to think there are people who can hate him
Im so very fond of him that I've downloaded even songs that bash him and when I hear and read the lyrics all I can say is the same cliche' bull that is being said about him by lazy uninteresting fools.
heres one of the songs thats kinda funny haha cus the band is just so..stupid gah I dont know what to say haha
Morrissey forever
even after his time
the crap band is called For the worse song obviously titles
Morrissey sucks and so do you

I think it's cool that Morrissey says if we wanted to "pass, it would be o.k." Who says that in the entertainment world? It is just so cool, man. It's why I love'em. In fact, him saying that makes me want to go see him now, even more! That clever swine...

I am really impressed, Morrissey is a gentleman - thanks for this open words and the good news!

In regards to seeing Morrissey, it's not a no or maybe situation..It's as if it's more of a rite of passage or something...He's not even coming to my state this time around...I'm going to need to drive several hours to see him...BUT no worries....it's HIM.
I ask myself often, why do all this new "musicians" sound so mediocre? There simply will never be another Morrissey..Not even close.

Morrissey, you're such a charmer! I'll see soon ; )

Im going to the LA shows. but how?

Buy a "season ticket" or try to get single show tickets? Good luck with that! I have little or no confidence in getting tickets that way.... If the tickets are sent in the form of a single ticket that is scanned nightly it will thus hinder the ticket useless! Useless in as much as I can only attend 6 shows at most, probably only 5...so what to do with the other 4? Ticketmaster has no answers for any questions...the ticket cant be mailed and returned in time, I dont live in LA so I cant give the ticket in person to anyone and get it back a day or two later...so two tickets will be sitting on a table for at least 4 shows. What sense does that make?

Any suggestions about the "lost" tickets? If TM sent out 10 individual tickets I would put them on ebay at face value but that it seems makes too much sense. Whatever way this mess gets dressed up its bullshit. Thats without even mentioning those who cant afford $500, It does not sit well with me and I know one thing, If the New York Dolls had played 10 shows in Manchester in the early 70's and had this same deal back then. Well, a young schoolkid or teenage unemployed Moz wouldnt have gone to ANY shows....Moz is holding his hands up saying "Nothing to do with me" re the packages. Forgive me for being skepticle about that.

http://forums.morrissey-solo.com/showthread.php?t= 76152

I was catching up on the tour news at work, because I find that to be the perfect time to do such things, when I saw his post. After nearly avoiding another "I was looking for a promotion and now I got one and heaven knows that I am miserable now" moment I saw this and had to smile and say, I never thought I could love you more but I have been proven wrong. How charming indeed. Now if ticketmaster could put the DC show back up I would feel a whole hell of a lot better!

I love Morrissey.

Love, Peace and Harmony,

DAVID is my HERO

see you in tijuana dear man !!!!

"Thanks to those of you who have bought tickets, and thanks to those even considering coming along. With so many US concerts this year your loyalty has already been over-stretched, so if you decide to pass, that's OK."

Morrissey I would NEVER "pass" on you...maybe "pass out" on you, but NEVER pass...see you soon, my friend!!!

Anyone who thinks Moz is going to retire now is a fool. He is making more money, getting more press,and probably has more fans now than at any other time of his solo- years. He has at least two or three more albums in him.
thetexasbloke

The ticket prices and season passes are fine! No need to apologize. I think the season passes are a great idea!

And I didn't see the words "retirement" or "final concerts" in the NME.com article...so...WTF?!

Morrissey...chill out and I'll see you on the road.

I wish Morrissey had some sort of blog or weekly article. He's such a funny writer.

Jordan

what a surprise-I expect at least an ounce of truth form my toilet roll....

(an important and profound message for Moz I just had to send him today)

Dear Moz

There is nothing wrong with your legs. We all have seen you in that sassy tong so many years ago (the cover of one of your singles) You have a long torso. And that is why your fans go bananas when you rip off your shirt.

(anything that you already didn't know but were afraid to say it?)

Signed: "Zambak"

   

http://breakingnews.iol.ie/entertainment/story.asp ?j=229606026&p=zz96x673z [breakingnews.iol.ie]

Is this a joke? Certainly they aren't going to let us in for a sound check.

From Ticketmaster:

TEN SHOW SERIES US $391.50 x 1
Total Convenience Charge(s) US $96.00
Order Processing Charge(s) US $4.90
UPS Delivery US $19.50
TOTAL CHARGES US $511.90

Strange indeed.

I understood that if it was on TTY it was gospel - straight from the source. Now it appears that this is not the case. There is some confusion about what he is referring to, exactly - the bogus NME article (which was clearly bulls***t), or the recent press release, which seemed to have some very personal (and apparently misleading) sentiments in it. It would appear that the press release was served up on TTY without Morrissey's input, which strikes me as completely undermining the whole point of Julia's site to begin with.

One thing is for sure - I have never heard any other artist promote such a marathon run with the words "if you decide to pass, that's OK." Morrissey just redefined nonchalant.

The Moz A** kissers are sure out in force on this topic.
What a load of schmaltzy "we love you Mozzie!" crap.
So annoying and more than a little pretentious.
It's all so trite and tacky.

I am glad that He has clear things up. I looking forward to see him!Love you MOz

the NME article??? It has a picture of The Smiths, supposedly outside Salford Lads Club. They are actually sitting at the top of the escalator in Manchester's Arndale Cenntre. the NME is a dead, dead pile of crap. Run by the same old 'up our own arse' clueless, middle class idots that ran it in the 80's. when will they wake up and realise that indie is dead?

"Thanks to those of you who have bought tickets, and thanks to those even considering coming along. With so many US concerts this year your loyalty has already been over-stretched, so if you decide to pass, that's OK."

Is it? Is it really okay? I highly doubt that. Seriously, if he plays to only half filled venues he'll blame everyone and everything. He'll blame the radio stations for not playing his music; the record company for not promoting, the bum on the street outside the arena for stinking up the joint. etc. It's okay? Please, he'll likely give up touring all toether if the tour is anything less than a sellout!

He told me he was gonna send his messages thru me next time.. Let compare our E-mail address and phone #'s we have for him. OK You go first.

Does anyone know the presale password? I tried greatesthits and suedehead, and neither worked.

If Moz retires or if he doesn't, it makes no difference because he's a legend already and he will live forever. We will buy tickets for his shows no matter what. What more can we say???

Horrible, horrible grammar.

This site is apparently inhabited almost entirely by 13 year old girls.

Having likely been aware of the criticism leveled at him over his legendary, flaky behavior, Morrissey tosses out a seemingly trivial, almost pandering comment (knowing very well that it would have the opposite effect), and it has the forum cooing over him. It really is that easy.

What an astonishing ccollection of easily manipulated people.

You're a politician's dream.

I Pass.

Because I must!*

Right, good debate here, and notice how he didn't deny any involvement in having mozwa.com printed on that ad!

ummmm..... of course he dosent care he is getting paid no matter what he can even cancel he will still get paid

and "by the time it ends on the 4th of November, Morrissey will have played 167 shows over 21 months".

Wow, now that's what I call having nothing better to do. The things you wouldn't do to keep seeing Krustyn... (Bart sends his love, Krustyn).

I've just realized how exciting my life is compared to some people's. (No worries, Morrissey; You're still richer, and have more people who adore you, more power, etc... I just need to check once a year that it's still me the insignificant worm and that you haven't retired, is all)

Oh well, maybe better luck next year?

Oh you poor thing though.You'll end up dying on stage if you're not careful...Come to your senses: at least drop the tux for Chrissake! To die looking like a bloody waiter! In Tijuana. Now really. It beats Elvis on the toilet.

PS: I've got a cat now. (No you wouldn't like him either. He's Canadian.)
Bye Krustyyyyyyn! Have fun Morrissey.

Sideshow Bob.
Only passing Boz, no need to grab your guitar.

As if anyone could seriously believe Morrissey could keep away for any length of time from the live stage! It's his life, he comes alive on stage, to feel all that love and adulation must be intoxicating and cannot be easy to give up just like that...If he did retire, what would he DO for the rest of his life?!?
These rumours have been knocking around for years and i'm glad Mozz has finally put them to rest...gawd love him!!!

Could Morrissey possibly be more eloquent? It's no wonder we all adore him as we do.

Seasick