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Steven Patrick Morrissey was born in Manchester on May 22nd 1959. Singer-songwriter and co-founder of the Smiths (1982-1987), Morrissey has been a solo artist for twenty-six years, during which time he has had three number 1 albums in England in three different decades.
Achieving eleven Top 10 albums (plus nine with the Smiths), his songs have been recorded by David Bowie, Nancy Sinatra, Marianne Faithfull, Chrissie Hynde, Thelma Houston, My Chemical Romance and Christy Moore, amongst others.
An animal protectionist, in 2006 Morrissey was voted the second greatest living British icon by viewers of the BBC, losing out to Sir David Attenborough. In 2007 Morrissey was voted the greatest northern male, past or present, in a nationwide newspaper poll. In 2012, Morrissey was awarded the Keys to the City of Tel-Aviv.
It has been said 'Most pop stars have to be dead before they reach the iconic status that Morrissey has reached in his lifetime.'
Autobiography covers Morrissey's life from his birth until the present day.
'The Best Music Biog Ever ... In the world of rock autobiographies, Morrissey's is nigh-on perfect'
NME
Achieving eleven Top 10 albums (plus nine with the Smiths), his songs have been recorded by David Bowie, Nancy Sinatra, Marianne Faithfull, Chrissie Hynde, Thelma Houston, My Chemical Romance and Christy Moore, amongst others.
An animal protectionist, in 2006 Morrissey was voted the second greatest living British icon by viewers of the BBC, losing out to Sir David Attenborough. In 2007 Morrissey was voted the greatest northern male, past or present, in a nationwide newspaper poll. In 2012, Morrissey was awarded the Keys to the City of Tel-Aviv.
It has been said 'Most pop stars have to be dead before they reach the iconic status that Morrissey has reached in his lifetime.'
Autobiography covers Morrissey's life from his birth until the present day.
'The Best Music Biog Ever ... In the world of rock autobiographies, Morrissey's is nigh-on perfect'
NME
Ratings and reviews
4.1
178 reviews
Paul Ogden
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February 24, 2014
A difficult read. His childhood and early life was the best part although I found the American spelling constantly annoying. We don't have 'theaters' or 'centers' in Manchester! His comparative description tends to get OTT and his condemnation of all who do not share his beliefs is childish. The final few pages sees him describe his popularity in certain countries as that of the new Messiah. Nevertheless, I can't fail to admire his honesty.
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Chris Longbottom
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October 31, 2013
I have no idea why this has been released as a penguin classic. Some parts of this book underline how strange and self obsessed Morrissey is. This book contains 100% pure annoying.
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La Llorona
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December 19, 2013
Long awaited but sadly (unsurprisingly) self - indulgent. But really, what did we expect? Penguin classic? Oh dear Moz, oh dear.
About the author
Morrissey is the author of the record-breaking bestseller Autobiography
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