Steven Patrick Morrissey was born in Davyhulme, Manchester, England, UK. At a very early age, he took an interest in writing. His top priority was poetry, though he would have his biography on 詹姆斯·迪恩, "James Dean Is Not Dead", published by his early 20s. His literary influences ranged from 奥斯卡·王尔德 to 歌德, though he was also an avid fan of pop music and film. Some of his primary musical idols were 大卫·鲍伊, 雷·戴维斯 and 马克·波兰.
In 1982, Morrissey was approached by local Mancunian guitarist and songwriter 约翰尼·玛尔. Marr asked him to collaborate, and so began possibly the greatest songwriting duo of the 1980s. Morrissey's witty and morbidly sentimental lyrics were a perfect match with Marr's odd chord progressions and unusual tunings. They soon added Marr's schoolmates 安迪·洛克 (bass) and Mike Joyce (drums). The duo became a quartet and dubbed themselves The Smiths. The Smiths released six studio albums and several catchy three-minute singles from 1983 to 1987. The band found critical acclaim in both their native England and the U.S. They never broke into the mainstream in the U.S., though they became college radio legends, mainly due to Morrissey's intelligent but often controversial themes.
The band broke up in 1987 over a conflict of musical interest between Morrissey and Marr. Morrissey found solo success after The Smiths, achieving a far greater status in the U.S. than The Smiths ever had. His greatest triumph was 1992's "Your Arsenal", which was nominated for a Grammy for best alternative album. The album was produced by former 大卫·鲍伊 guitarist Mick Ronson.
In 1997, former The Smiths drummer Mike Joyce successfully sued Morrissey and Marr over songwriting royalties. The chance of a "Smiths" reunion seems bleak, but their music will continue to be played by devoted, intelligent fans everywhere. To put it simply, the music of Steven Morrissey and The Smiths was "as smart as pop music gets".
Owns a home formerly owned by 葛丽泰·嘉宝.
Doesn't watch any movies made after 1970.
Is a staunch vegan--his rider stipulates that meat is not at all allowed in the buildings that he performs in.
Sang a duet of 马克·波兰's "Cosmic Dancer" with 大卫·鲍伊. [1991]
Owns a home formerly owned by 葛丽泰·嘉宝 as well as F. Scott Fitzgerald. It was also given to 卡洛·朗白 by 克拉克·盖博, but she died before she ever got the chance to move in.
Lives next door to 南茜·辛纳特拉. He wrote a song for her new album called "Let Me Kiss You".
Is a spokesperson for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) in their anti-IAMS campaign.
His new single, "First of the Gang to Die," entered the UK singles chart at number six, ahead of new entries by Marillion, Snow Patrol, Counting Crows and 妮莉·费塔朵. [July 2004]
博诺, Neil Hannon, 杰夫·巴克利, J·K·罗琳, 大卫·鲍伊, 诺尔·加拉格, 哈瑞·希尔, Craig Kilborn, 汤姆·约克, 戴维·卡梅伦, 杰瑞米·怀恩, Janice Long, 乔纳森·罗斯, 凯西·伯克 and Terry Christian have all publicly stated they admire his work.
His favorite film is 浪子春潮 (1960), starring 阿尔伯特·芬尼.
Lives in Los Angeles.
Released from a hospital, in Swinton, England on October 25, 2009, where he was held overnight after collapsing on stage during a concert.
Was named after 史蒂夫·柯臣.
First album in seven years, You Are the Quarry, to be released on Sanctuary Records Label in the U.S. on May 18, 2004 [May 2004]
Working on a new solo album for release sometime in 2004. [January 2004]
Working on an new solo album for release early in 2006 [November 2005]
Lampooned by Tori Amos.
Wrote a song bringing Worldwide Notice to the Human Tragedy that is Southend-on-Sea.
Linda Robson revealed on Loose Women (1999) that her son Louis became a vegetarian (and later a vegan) after they went to one of his concerts and he showed footage of animals being slaughtered.
He is an open supporter of the far-right political party For Britain.
Known for his strangling croon, depressing but witty lyrics, and high hair
Pompadour
Often attacks political figures in his songs