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davidt
on Monday May 11 2009, @09:00AM
Peenusks writes:
After reports here that Moz's voice was failing him somewhat in Liverpool yesterday, the venue has confirmed that tonight's gig in London will not go ahead. ---
factotum sends: We're writing to inform you that MORRISSEY at Royal Albert Hall ---
on 11/05/2009 has been postponed. Once the new date is confirmed you will be informed. Tickets will remain valid for the new date or if you prefer, face value refunds are available if the tickets are returned to us. Refunds can be claimed up to a week before the rescheduled date. nickthev writes: Just spoke to the Royal Albert Hall box office - the concert tonight is "canceled due to illness". ---
Mozzalini Is Me sends the link: Morrissey Cancels Royal Albert Hall Show Due To Illness - Gigwise --- Lee O'Callaghan sends the link: Morrissey cancels London Royal Albert Hall gig (May 11) - NME.com --- From others - similar news also on Morrissey's official site, Myspace and Facebook: Due to illness tonight’s show at London Royal Albert Hall has been cancelled.
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The voice (Score:1)
Good job I didn't board that train to London
Off home and early to bed then ready for Brum on Wed!. I hope that one doesn't get canned too...
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blame (Score:0, Flamebait)
Blame? (Score:0)
http://www.allmylittlewordsonline.com [allmylittl...online.com]
The South Eastern Colonies = Proving Ground (Score:1)
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Lucky (Score:0)
It's 17.25 and still no SMS or email confirming cancellation, so I imagine lots of people will now be travelling to the RAH unawares, at great cost to themselves when a text message a few hours ago from seetickets or whoever else could have spared them.
After my Roundhouse experience at the abandoned show and then the subsequent cancelled and not re-scheduled shows, my enthusiasm for Morrissey is waning...the gloss is peeling off.
Ignorant Remarks (Score:1, Insightful)
Maybe they got to the wrong website, I guess the are Britney Spears fans that got lost on the internet thingy...
'Seems so unfair, I could cry' (Score:2, Insightful)
We got in a tour of the Royal Albert Hall where the guide was sympathetic, having herself been looking forward to the sold-out show. It's a magnificent hall, and the roof was built in, and then transported from, Manchester nearly 140 years ago! So when he does the make-up show, he should feel quite at home there. : )
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London (Score:0)
I can imagine the gut-wrenching disappointment everyone must be feeling, and my heart goes out to you.
It's a busy tour schedule they've got, but I do hope those ticket-holders will be treated to a replacement gig.
I wonder whether Morrissey will be heading out for a few drinks at the Met Bar or Groucho tonight instead?
no mas (Score:0)
Mj (Score:0)
hmm (Score:0)
too much flying (Score:0)
I bet its an ear/throat combo thing. That's what I've been battling for about 5 months, as have many others I know. Its a real lingering aliment that improves 85% with a course of antibiotics but comes back if you fly.
All seaters (Score:0)
Well, I Wonder... (Score:0)
Still Ill (Score:1)
What to do now?
If there is a question mark over Later with Jools Holland what hope is there for Birmingham?
And as for the rescheduling of the Albert Hall - well I'm not going to hold my breath.
Let's face it the combination of early spring and flying do not suit his health. So why go on a grand tour? Will no one look after this man?
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Too old? (Score:2, Insightful)
Nonsense...Dave Gahan of Depeche Mode is only 3 years younger and Depeche Mode's tour schedule is as vigorous as Moz' and Dave performance surpasses what Moz does in terms of physical exertion.
There is some other reason our Mozza is "still ill".
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Seasick Steve , Yet Docked (Score:0)
Helsinki June 27 (Score:1)
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For Birmingham information - check here... (Score:1)
Alternatively you can call the Box Office on 0121 780 3333 to enquire.
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Royal Albert Hall (Score:0)
Anyway, it's selfish to "want want want"...if Mozzy is sick so then be it. Simple as.
But over the years Mozzer has had more sick-days than I have! Maybe it's the time to concentrate on "high profile" shows only, ie. recidencies in places like London Palladium, Blackpool Empress Ballroom, Manchester Opera Hall, etc.
As a travelling artist he is open to all sorts of germs: lack of sleep, germs and humidity of sweaty concert venues, shaking people's hands, flying on planes, etc. No wonder he wants to have fresh vegetarian food available at all times.
Time for your pipe and slippers! (Score:1)
Songs for the evening...
'Sorry Doesn't Help'
'You Were good in your time'
'Still Ill'
'Death Of A Disco Dancer'
yours
pissed off (for the 3rd time) ex fan
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Tour of Refusal (Score:1)
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At least... (Score:1)
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postponed my arse. (Score:0)
Is Morrissey bored? (Score:0)
Just an idea.
Ongoing theme? (Score:1)
Royal Albert Hall ticket holders, my heart goes out to you: I was one of the many unfortunate Oakland fans.
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Have low expectations (Score:0)
Moz should really cut down dates with his well known health record
Roundhouse & RAH (Score:0)
Anyone remember a really excellent Morrissey London show??
Ally Pally in 2006 was OK but the venue was like a great big greenhouse.....
Give it to us Mozza!
My Little Lovely. (Score:1)
You rest your ingenious be-quiffed head for the Manchester 23rd gig.
He won't cancel in his own home town will he?!!
I haven't felt this on edge since my mum raced home to discover my cigarettes, and that was when I was 14!!!
P.S - Commiserations to those tonight.
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Does Morrissey Care About His Fans? (Score:1)
I have noticed that SJM has issued the apology on behalf of Morrissey. However I think it would be appropriate if Morrissey personally issued an apology on his website to his fans. I've noticed that that there was no apology from his last cancellation at the Roundhouse last year. Is Morrissey aware that a lot of his fans are from abroad & have paid for flights, booked hotels, & also have travel & food expenses meaning they have spent a lot of money. It would be nice of Morrissey to acknowledge this.
Like many other fans, this is the 2nd time I have encountered a cancellation in London. The silence is deafening from Morrissey & I am beginning to wonder if he really does respect or care about his fans.
Over to you Morrissey & get well soon mate.
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Travelling from Far and Wide (Score:2, Interesting)
Still - that's nowhere near as bad as a couple who had flown in from Italy to see him. Their return flight leaves tomorrow so no chance of them seeing him in Brum (if he plays there). Can you imagine? Poor people. The woman said, "I hope he has swine 'flu."
EVEN WORSE... were two friends who had come from America. They were obviously culture vultures - over here to see museums and galleries but they had planned their trip around Morrissey's Albert Hall gig. I felt so sorry for them - they had spent the afternoon wondering what might be on his set list.
If he's playing Brum, I shall go there, if I can get a ticket - only 40 minutes from my door, but hey, where would rather see him? RAH or Brum? Hmmm? Tricky one, huh? and it was a 40th birthday treat. Blast and botheration
I certainly don't hold him being ill against him - if the guy's ill, there's not a lot to be done about it. However - an email/text earlier in the day would have spared me all that driving.
Right - time to kick the cat.
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Please Feel Better, I Love You (Score:1)
And also, shaking people’s hands. Now, Morrissey, I didn’t care that I got his germs, DNA, whatever on numerous occasions. Soooo, I love his germs, I need them, I want them. They're mine. But I don’t love anybody else’s germs. I don’t like anyone else.
Still, I know how you feel and it’s awful. Like for me, something is squeezing my skull, something I can barely describe. And I’m not even kidding. And at midnight, I, I can’t get you out of my head.
Avoid their germs, you could use Dial anti bacterial soap right after the songs and scrub your hands with burning hot water. Better still, don’t shake or hold on hands. Hold on to yor friends. Yor health is more important. Even if it seems rude. Because, let’s face it, you are not rude. Sooo who cares what anyone else thinks.
And to the so called “fans” – give my baby a break. Young man – one day – you will be old. Then like Me. Not 750. 1975. Dial a cliché. MmmmHmmm … and you need to realize stress makes everything worse. Dial a cliché. So, let me be as perfectly clear here as you can possibly understand it, my baby is very sick. He doesn’t lie.
So, have some compassion. I’m talking to the good people. I know, I know there are a few on here.
*looking around*. Respond.
Well, OK, before we meet again. Also, BrummieBoy, aka Einstein-if you are on here, or having your friend, friends, or secretary reading this, I would just like to say I miss you and I hope to hear from you. You understand Einstein?. Mmmmm.
And, and I know you’ll say a little prayer that Morrissey is taking the proper right medications, the right companies, and that he doesn’t have to get the bad side effects of the bad medications, companies. We know you can make him feel better. I cannot reach you anymore. Even now, in the final hour, of my life …, I’m falling in love … again.
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He's losing his dignity. (Score:2, Interesting)
There are few things that are worse than continuing to peddle uninspired material that is only meant to pad the pocket, and that's not being able to finish a standard tour without a series of cancellations.
Not only has Morrissey been unable to make it all the way through yet another tour, but he might be setting some records with this one.
I never imagined that Morrissey's career would become such a clumsy, and embarrassing affair. Someone needs to stop him before he hammers the final nail in the coffin. He clearly is not sensible enough to make his own decisions about touring, and God knows what else. He needs a handler, like his mum, but someone who is not afraid to speak to him like an adult.
I know. It's not going to happen, but I'm just trying to help.
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Hope and Pray! (Score:1)
Please, please, please let me get what i want!
God knows it would be the first time!
*fingers crossed*
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Make-up Sex (Score:2, Interesting)
Ok, maybe it's another cancellation too far but some of the responses on here are brutal.
I knocked Morrissey when I saw the picture of him at the Kristeen Young concert, and quite rightly too! But so far I haven't seen a photo of him slumming it with the oldies down at Mecca bingo so I'm taking this situation at face value.
The Royal Albert was a sell out so I can't see any reason to postpone it due to 'lack of ticket sales', not that he's ever admitted such a thing!
Who knows with Morrissey. The man is a walking, talking mystery. But yes, a lovable mystery.
Perhaps 'illness' or perhaps he just wants to curl up in bed and watch Ken ask for 'make-up sex' with Deirdre like the rest of us.
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So... (Score:1)
It's truly a gamble to be a Morrissey fan. I feel bad for all of you who were looking forward to the show because I know how you feel. But, he'll be back and he'll deliver...he always does.
And to the person who said the woman from Italy said she hopes he has swine flu...well, I hope she knows Karma is hell.
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Illness (Score:0)
Root of his sickness (Score:0)
just wrote it yesterday (Score:1)
a bit harder, as on the day or like now, or like
95 when he stepped out touring with bowie, so al
eurofans could sel their ticket, or go to see only Bowie [not me]
I he takes a 10 day rest, and return on his birtday gig, and the other shows can be rescheduled in june/july
but I sense something more awfull, dunno how they
call them in medical terms, it's those thing in yer throat that makes yer voice, maybe they are
damaged, lets hope not, cause an operation and at least half year rest will spoil this 50 year
Morrissey
get well Morrissey
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One Taco One Dollar (Score:0)
Yours Sincerely
Hamburglar
Will he appear Later on Jools?? (Score:1)
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tickets... (Score:0)
Oh dear (Score:0)
New title (Score:0)
The plug is pulled again (Score:1)
1. All 4 florida shows,may change order if needed
2. The last,what 4,5,6 of the Palladium shows
3. Madison Square Garden !
4. Miami,Roadhouse,Oakland
5. Shit,i know there is more....
Anyways,as you can see,i have slightly mysterious bruises as well.Besides cancer or something really serious,what is worse than the high you get,going to see a great live show,and then BOOM? Too rub it all in,some good folks actually find out AT THE VENUE,a punch in the face!Good luck all on getting these shows back,i wish you all a speedy recovery.
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Birmingham (Score:0)
Yep,just got the call from Symphony Hall-Brum off (Score:1)
got the call 5 mins ago. cancelled, new tickets will still be valid for a new date , a letter going out to all who booked.
please note i booked throuh Sym Hall and not See or TM. I suspect everybody will get a call soon though.
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Birmingham Cancelled (Score:1)
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Birmingham Symphony Hall cancelled. (Score:1)
Until a date is decided, it's best to keep hold of your tickets.
Thought it best to tell you all asap.
http://www.thsh.co.uk/view/morrissey
Absolutely gutted.
Much love xx
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let's be realistic here (Score:0)