| Description |
1 online resource (xix, 366 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Intro; Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgments; Introduction: From Metalhead to Suedehead: How I Became a Fan of the Great and Powerful Moz; 1. Sixteen, Clumsy, and Shy: Morrissey Becomes Morrissey; 2. Reader Meet Author: Morrissey's Non-Lyrical Writing; 3. A Vegetarian Slaughters the Dogs: Before He Was a Smith; 4. Keats and Yeats Are on My Side: Morrissey's Literary Influences; 5. Cosmic Dancers: Morrissey's Musical Influences; 6. These Charming Women: Morrissey's Feminine Side; 7. There Is a Light That Never Goes Out: Cinema-Inspired Album Art |
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8. Good Looking Men About Town: The Men That Made Morrissey9. How Marr-Velous: The Beginning of the Smiths; 10. I Really Don't Know and I Really Don't Care: The Smiths; 11. I'd Like to Drop My Trousers to the World: Meat Is Murder; 12. Take Me Out to Dear Old Blighty: The Queen Is Dead; 13. Let Me Whisper My Last Goodbyes: Strangeways, Here We Come; 14. It Was a Good Lay: Viva Hate; 15. Because It's Not Your Style: Kill Uncle; 16. London Is Dead: Your Arsenal; 17. Long May It Last: Vauxhall and I; 18. You Don't Catch What I'm Saying: Southpaw Grammar; 19. Ready with Ready Wit: Maladjusted |
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20. Come Back to the Charts: You Are the Quarry21. Every Second of My Life, I Only Live for You: Ringleader of the Tormentors; 22. You're Gonna Miss Me When I'm Gone: Years of Refusal; 23. You Are the Soldier: World Peace Is None of Your Business; 24. Good Night and Thank You: Compilations and Live Albums; 25. The Never-Played Symphonies: Miscellaneous Songs and B-sides; 26. Ganglords: Record Labels and Website Wars; 27. Get Off the Stage: Important Gigs; 28. Because We Must: Opening Acts; 29. Back to the Old House: Morrissey for Home Viewing |
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30. Everything They've Seen on the Moving Screen: Morrissey's Music Videos31. The Harsh Truth of the Camera Eye: Morrissey on Television; 32. Sideburns 'n' All: Morrissey in Popular Culture; 33. I Take the Cue: Cover Songs; 34. Some Bad People on the Right: Animal Rights and Vegetarianism; 35. All You Need Is Me: Quotes About Morrissey; 36. Morrissey on the Guillotine: Controversies and Enemies; 37. Viva La Morrissey! Latino on the Streets of London; 38. This I'm Made Of: Miscellaneous Moz; 39. I Am Two People: Five Kick-Ass Things Morrissey Has Done |
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40. We Like It When Our Friends Become Successful: Famous Friends41. The Boy with the Thorn in His Side: Morrissey's Best Quips and Quotes; Morrissey Discography; Selected Bibliography |
| Summary |
No one can argue that Morrissey is one of the best lyricists and charismatic front men in music history. But people love to argue about other things his mysterious personal life, his pompous attitude, and the history and meaning behind his biggest hits. Morrissey FAQ will put to rest any questions and doubts about the singer known around the world for his meaningful lyrics and biting wit. Readers will also learn about his passions, his weaknesses, the people who love him, the people who hate him, and the people who want to be him. Not since Elvis have fans been so obsessed with a singer; they fight with each other at concerts, they rush and tackle him onstage, they dress and act like him, and they even build shrines dedicated to him. Liking Morrissey isn't just liking his music it's a way of life. Morrissey is known for his over-the-top lyrics, his stage antics, his philosophies, and his whining. But after reading this book and digging deeper into the brooding mystique that is Morrissey, you'll also start whining ... for more Moz! |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 351-355), discography (pages 329-350) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
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Morrissey
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Morrissey fast |
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Smiths (Musical group)
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Smiths (Musical group) fast |
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Rock musicians -- England -- Biography
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BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY -- Composers & Musicians.
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MUSIC -- Instruction & Study -- Voice.
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MUSIC -- Lyrics.
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MUSIC -- Printed Music -- Vocal.
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Rock musicians
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England
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Biographies
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Biographies.
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Biographies.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2014041623 |
| ISBN |
1495028925 |
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9781495028922 |
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9781495028939 |
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1495028933 |
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9781480394483 |
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1480394483 |
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