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for not actually knowing who the hell Morrisey is

216 replies

threesocksfullofchocs · 12/12/2012 22:13

??
I know he is supposed to be some singer. have seen him on tv.
thought he was shite.
why is he still famous?

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teacherpet · 12/12/2012 22:15

YAB completely U!!

MasterOfTheChristmasDisaster · 12/12/2012 22:16

You are obviously under the age of 25. Bugger off Xmas Grin

I'm not jealous OR old Smile

LauriesFairyonthetreeeatsCake · 12/12/2012 22:16

He's a very important singer, seminal

But a bit twatty unfortunately

Are you very young cos I don't know anyone over 40 who won't know who he is

tilder · 12/12/2012 22:16

Am with you there. Assumed it meant a singer of slightly depressing music. Given the references to Morrissey on here, its either someone else entirely or he has a completely.New job description.

EverythingsDozy · 12/12/2012 22:17

I'm 22 and know who he is so YABabitU.
But also lucky, I wish I didn't know who he was...

Adversecalendar · 12/12/2012 22:18

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Alisvolatpropiis · 12/12/2012 22:22

I'm 24 and know who he is unfortunately

He was big in the 80's OP (I think). Whiny shitty music.

threesocksfullofchocs · 12/12/2012 22:24

oh I wish I was under 25.
but my ds is 20
why is he an important singer?
if he is that important surely I would know something he had done

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VivaLeBeaver · 12/12/2012 22:25

Well if you don't mind not knowing who the lead singer is from one of Britains most influential bands ever then I guess it doesn't matter.

But he is been a knob, as he often is.

Northernexile · 12/12/2012 22:27

Do you really not know the Smiths? Amazing band, but Morrissey, like Bono, becomes incredibly annoying when opening his mouth to speak rather than sing.

BikeRunSki · 12/12/2012 22:27

You heard of The Smiths? 1980s indie band. He was their lead singer and song writer. The Smith were a kind of foundation of indie music and "Madchester" (Stone Roses, Happy Mondays etc). They were very young and had some controversial, attention-seeking stunts and lyrics and Morriseey was known for perorming with a daffodil in his pocket.
Many people (of my age group, late 30s/early 40s+) will wax lyrical about the depth and meaning of Morrissey's lyrics, that he is a poet and so on. I'd agree.
Morrissey and The Smiths were a big deal in the 1980s. Morrissey has continued to peform as a solo artist since The Smith broke up in the late 80s. His following is now pretty culty and he can be a bit of a idiot at times.

Wikilink

VivaLeBeaver · 12/12/2012 22:27

The Smiths were voted as the most influential band ever by NME, above the beatles, above David Bowie.

the Queen Is Dead was voted the best album of all time.

GoldQuintessenceAndMyhrr · 12/12/2012 22:28

He is the owner of Morrisons, natch.

VivaLeBeaver · 12/12/2012 22:28

news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/3005033.stm

MrsKeithRichards · 12/12/2012 22:29

The Smiths really weren't that important.

threesocksfullofchocs · 12/12/2012 22:29

really above Mr Bowie.
I am shocked
I asked everyone in my house who he was
they just looked at me.....

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Northernexile · 12/12/2012 22:29

Ah they were ace! How Soon Is Now?

Wallison · 12/12/2012 22:30

He's like Morriss but with an ey on the end.

saintlyjimjams · 12/12/2012 22:30

You have a 20 year old son (so are mid thirties at the very least) and don't know who morrissey is? How is that possible? My 7 year old loves the Smiths. Think he has a somewhat bleak outlook on life (at least he hates Justin Bieber)

VivaLeBeaver · 12/12/2012 22:31

If it hadn't been for The Smiths you wouldn't have had bands and music like Suede, Oasis, possibly Radiohead, Pulp, Elbow. All the madchester bands like The Charlatons, neds Atomic Dustbin, etc.

DoingitOnTheRoofTopWithSanta · 12/12/2012 22:32

YABU, EVERYONE knows who he is. I am forrin and even I know Grin.

His music was poo and he talks rubbish though,

ReinDearPrudence · 12/12/2012 22:32

I'm surprised if anyone over 40 hasn't heard of him/The Smiths, but I don't expect young people will know him. He is annoying now, which is a huge shame.

tilder · 12/12/2012 22:32

Ok, tis the same person. Was just surprised to see his views being reported that was all.

threesocksfullofchocs · 12/12/2012 22:33

I love you jimjams(always have) but no I am lot older.
ds has very good taste in music and has never heard of him.
dd well she has varied musical tastes. from the wanted .....to Blink 182.
I am feeling that maybe I am just very lucky that I don't know his music.

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saintlyjimjams · 12/12/2012 22:33

oh his music is great. He is a twat, but the music is fab