A protest party is a fine riposte to the poisonous parody Morrissey is now

A protest party is a fine riposte to the poisonous parody Morrissey is now | Simon Hattenstone

The former Smiths singerâ€™s sympathy for Tommy Robinson is just another reason why so many of us have given up on himThirty-five years ago, the DJ and writer Dave Haslam invited Morrissey around for cauliflower cheese at his flat in Hulme, Manchester. He adored the singer, whom he regarded as the poet laureate of unrequited love. In his memoir, Sonic Youth Slept on My Floor, Haslam wrote: â€œSometimes stuff happens and itâ€™s only later you realise it was one of the highlights of ...

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08:52 on June 29 2018

Morrissey responds to ‘former fans’ holding anti-racism protest to coincide with Manchester show

NME — "His agenda, slated as using music to spread peace, could not be any further from the truth." The party will take place down the road from Morrissey's gig in Manchest... more info

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12:21 on June 29 2018

Morrissey: Row over plan for anti-racism protest in Manchester

BBC News - UK — A war of words erupts over an anti-racism party planned for the same day as a Morrissey gig in Manchester. more info

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12:35 on June 29 2018

A protest party is a fine riposte to the poisonous parody Morrissey is now | Simon Hattenstone

Guardian Music — The former Smiths singerâ€™s sympathy for Tommy Robinson is just another reason why so many of us have given up on himThirty-five years ago, the DJ and writer Dave H... more info

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