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Morrissey

English singer and songwriter known for his work with The Smiths and as a solo artist. Morrissey's nationality is British. Morrissey was born on 22 May 1959.

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Who is Morrissey?

Morrissey is best known for Frontman and lyricist of the influential rock band The Smiths, known for distinctive lyrics and baritone voice. Morrissey is a British public figure. Morrissey was born on 22 May 1959, which places Morrissey among the people in the Dead or Alive catalog born in the 1950s. Dead or Alive is a trivia game: you decide whether a famous person is still alive, then see the answer. The status for Morrissey is checked against public sources such as Wikidata and is shown only after you answer.

Facts

Known for: Frontman and lyricist of the influential rock band The Smiths, known for distinctive lyrics and baritone voice.
Nationality: British
Born: 22 May 1959

About Morrissey

He came to prominence as the frontman and lyricist of the rock band the Smiths, who were active from 1982 to 1987. As a child, he developed a love of literature, kitchen sink realism and 1960s pop music. He began a career in music journalism and wrote several books on music and film in the early 1980s. He formed the Smiths with guitarist Johnny Marr in 1982 and the band soon attracted national recognition for their eponymous debut album. As the band's frontman, Morrissey attracted attention for his trademark quiff and witty and sardonic lyrics. Deliberately avoiding rock machismo, he cultivated the image of a sexually ambiguous social outsider who embraced celibacy. The band were critically acclaimed and attracted a cult following. Personal differences between Morrissey and Marr resulted in the separation of the Smiths in 1987. Morrissey launched his solo career with Viva Hate in 1988. This album and its follow-ups—Kill Uncle (1991), Your Arsenal (1992) and Vauxhall and I (1994)—all entered the top ten on the UK Albums Chart and spawned multiple top twenty singles on the UK chart. He took on Alain Whyte and Boz Boorer as his main co-writers to replace Marr. During this time, his image began to shift into that of a more robust figure who toyed with patriotic imagery and working-class masculinity.

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What is Morrissey known for?

Morrissey is known for Frontman and lyricist of the influential rock band The Smiths, known for distinctive lyrics and baritone voice.

When was Morrissey born?

Morrissey was born on 22 May 1959.

What nationality is Morrissey?

Morrissey's nationality is British.

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