Im on the air right now and was just talking about Morrissey and then I received this e mail - which was very nice and well-intentioned. I read it and wrote back immediately (because I love Moz). Im interested, what do you think about it and whats going on with Morrissey right now. Love to get your opinion. Richard: I was listening to First Wave today – August 20, 2014 – on my Sirius radio and was quite surprised with your statement that Morrissey somehow needs to change or get some sense. While Morrissey of course is not perfect, he does not need to change because if he did, he wouldn’t be Morrissey. He is outspoken and offers no apologies, which is just the way we like him. My reply: I wish Moz would change in certain ways. Not in his music or political or ethical stances - I agree, that makes him the artist we love. But I feel he cheats himself in his attitude towards his live shows and often towards his fans. Too many people - hangers on - around him just agree with everything he does and are unwilling to question him for fear of being banished from his life. Thats not a good environment for any artist or person. We all make mistakes - God knows I do - and we need people to point them out. NOBODY is doing that for Morrissey. Thats why he feels at odds to the world. I know the guy personally and have great respect for him but someone close to him has to say at some point you are blowing every opportunity you are getting. But no one dares to. He is too great an artist to allow his talents to be squandered in pettiness. I hope that someone he trusts will stand up to him one day and say just try it this way. Some people need an intervention and I feel that at this point in his career it would serve Morrissey and all of us fans of his if he were to get that much needed direction sooner rather than later. Thats my two cents! Thanks for listening and either way Ill keep playing Moz and The Smiths for you. All the best Richard
Posted on: Wed, 20 Aug 2014 22:48:34 +0000
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