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Morrissey
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Morrissey

Morrissey is an indie artist formed in 1959. 66 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.

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66
Releases
1988–2026
Active years
1959
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Years of Refusal

2009 · 12 tracks

Singles & EPs

26

Live & compilations

11

Credits

4

Records Morrissey worked on for other artists — the roles are as credited on each release.

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4

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Morrissey at a glance

Born in
Davyhulme
From
United Kingdom
Active since
1977
Instruments
piano, voice
Voice
baritone
Member of
The Smiths, The Nosebleeds
Labels
Island Records, Decca, His Master's Voice
Educated at
Trafford College

Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Children listed are those with their own public record, so the list may be incomplete.

About

Steven Patrick Morrissey (born 22 May 1959), known as Morrissey, is an English singer and lyricist. He rose to prominence in the 1980s as the lyricist and vocalist of the band The Smiths. The band was highly successful in the United Kingdom but broke up in 1987, and Morrissey began a solo career, making the top ten of the UK Singles Chart on ten occasions. Widely regarded as an important innovator in indie music, Morrissey has been described by music magazine NME as "one of the most influential artists ever," and The Independent has stated "most pop stars have to be dead before they reach the iconic status he has reached in his lifetime." Pitchfork Media has called him "one of the most singular figures in Western popular culture from the last twenty years."

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Morrissey's lyrics have been described as "dramatic, bleak, funny vignettes about doomed relationships, lonely nightclubs, the burden of the past and the prison of the home." He is also noted for his unusual baritone vocal style (though he sometimes uses falsetto), his quiff haircut and his dynamic live performances. His forthright and often contrarian opinions have led to a number of media controversies, and he has also attracted media attention for his advocacy of vegetarianism and animal rights.

Morrissey in brief

How many Morrissey releases are on Riffiter?
66 releases are catalogued, spanning 1988 to 2026.
When was Morrissey formed?
Morrissey formed in 1959.
What genre is Morrissey?
Morrissey is catalogued under Indie, Alternative, Rock.
What is the most recent Morrissey release on Riffiter?
Make-Up Is a Lie, released in 2026.

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