Morrissey Replacing Nine Inch Nails at Riot Fest in Chicago (September 16, 2021)

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New Headliners Announced! Slipknot Headlines Sunday, Morrissey Headlines Thursday Preview Party

Nine Inch Nails has cancelled all 2021 shows, including this year’s fest. With that, Morrissey will play Thursday and curate some very special guests—and Slipknot will close out the Riot Stage on Sunday! Plus more…

riotfest.org

 

[Verso]

Overwhelmingly positive response to the announcement, too.

 

[Famous when dead]

Slipknot replaces Nine Inch Nails on Riot Fest, Morrissey curating pre-show

Slipknot replaces Nine Inch Nails on Riot Fest, Morrissey curating pre-show

Riot Fest has made some lineup updates after Nine Inch Nails cancelled all of their 2021 shows, including their Sunday headlining slot.

www.brooklynvegan.com

Slipknot, Smashing Pumpkins, Run the Jewels to Headline Riot Fest
Morrissey, Pixies, Faith No More, Devo and others will also perform at the three-day event in Chicago

Slipknot, Smashing Pumpkins, Run the Jewels to Headline Riot Fest

Morrissey, Pixies, Faith No More, Devo and others will also perform at the three-day event in Chicago

www.rollingstone.com

 

[Not Morrissey]

Special guest? Marr?

 

[Morrissey1959-2021]

Hate to burst your bubble, but MozZz won’t make it out of Vegas. The sight of masked fans and the requirement of vaxx cards for entry into the venue will ensure he ends it all in Sin City.

 

[Vegan Cro Spirit .777]

MORE SUCCESS FOR MOZ!!
🇭🇷>

 

[gordyboy9]

Overwhelmingly positive response to the announcement, too.

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well the promoters certainly dont share your opinion.in the interest of balance put up 8 positive responses.hurry up we are waiting.

 

[Mayfly]

I am glad some festivals still have the courage to program Moz.
There will always be negative reaction, that is something we have to live with these days.

 

[Famous when dead]

He survived the same festival in 2016.
(Intro to Suedehead: "Chicago (That Toddlin' Town))".
FWD.

 

[Billy A]

There are some stupid people out there. "I don't want to see Morrissey!" No-one is forcing anyone to do anything. I'm sure there are people attending the festival who had no interest in watching NIN, just as there will likely be people not interested in Morrissey. Is it a big deal? No. That's one of the joys of a festival, you can pick and choose who you want to go see live.

Vocal social media posters will bitch and moan, just to be 'liked'.

 

[SuedeMoz]

So Morrissey "curating the lineup" means that he's picking the other bands? That should be interesting. It's a great opportunity to win over the crowd with a carefully selected setlist and hopefully get some positive press.

 

[Anonymous]

People are acting so dumb on social media. He is not "replacing" NIN, they added a whole day for him and his curated lineup.
Great opportunity for fans, if you don't wanna see him just don't go...

 

[Famous when dead]

So Morrissey "curating the lineup" means that he's picking the other bands? That should be interesting. It's a great opportunity to win over the crowd with a carefully selected setlist and hopefully get some positive press.

Details about the day he's playing below.
I suspect it will be the least shown part of the festival as it's a preview. I'm guessing he'll select some of the bands from the 3 full days to play on that night as well.

What the Heck is a Thursday Preview Party?

To show our appreciation for those of you hanging onto your tickets—or for anyone who buys a ticket by July 16, 2020—we’re inviting you to our first-ever Thursday Preview Party.

riotfest.org

Regards,
FWD.

 

[ZOOM FROM GLOOM]

There are some stupid people out there. "I don't want to see Morrissey!" No-one is forcing anyone to do anything. I'm sure there are people attending the festival who had no interest in watching NIN, just as there will likely be people not interested in Morrissey. Is it a big deal? No. That's one of the joys of a festival, you can pick and choose who you want to go see live.

Vocal social media posters will bitch and moan, just to be 'liked'.

True, very true.

But a Morrissey hater, here on
solo, had to post comments that were negative about Morrissey. Why?

Because, the member is a loser.

 

[SuedeMoz]

Details about the day he's playing below.
I suspect it will be the least shown part of the festival as it's a preview. I'm guessing he'll select some of the bands from the 3 full days to play on that night as well.

What the Heck is a Thursday Preview Party?

To show our appreciation for those of you hanging onto your tickets—or for anyone who buys a ticket by July 16, 2020—we’re inviting you to our first-ever Thursday Preview Party.

riotfest.org

Regards,
FWD.

Thanks @Famous when dead - that does clarify things a bit.

 

[ChicagoGuy]

Who do you think Moz will have as his "special guests?" This is very cool news.

 

[coneyislebaby]

There are some stupid people out there. "I don't want to see Morrissey!" No-one is forcing anyone to do anything. I'm sure there are people attending the festival who had no interest in watching NIN, just as there will likely be people not interested in Morrissey. Is it a big deal? No. That's one of the joys of a festival, you can pick and choose who you want to go see live.

Vocal social media posters will bitch and moan, just to be 'liked'.

right? It’s also an added day. Just shut up and go the original 3 days. Although, I will be going. I love seeing Moz live.

 

[The Wild Turkey]

Hahaa!
Moz has gotta bring out the Smokin' Popes,
since it's Chicago.
Just Moz and the Popes would be enough
for Wild T.

 

[Deleted member 28251]

True, very true.

But a Morrissey hater, here on
solo, had to post comments that were negative about Morrissey. Why?

Because, the member is a loser.

I’m afraid Ketamine, when ‘ari151’ and ‘e_mott’ speak, the world listens.

 

[The Wild Turkey]

Come to think of it.
Moz should do a tribute to
"The Nations No.1 Polka Man" Lil Wally.
Turn this thing into a party to remember.