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Johnny Marr wins Ivor Novello Inspiration Award

posted by davidt on Thursday May 20 2010, @11:00AM
Uncleskinny writes:
As posted by Brel in the forums.

From the official site:
Winners of the 55th Ivor Novello Awards

Photo and Press Association article:
Johnny Marr wins Ivor Novello gong
Johnny Marr, Bat For Lashes star Natasha Khan and Paolo Nutini are celebrating after winning gongs at the Ivor Novello Awards.

Former Smiths guitarists Johnny - who has formed collaborations with Billy Bragg, the Pet Shop Boys and Bryan Ferry as well as being associated with Modest Mouse, Electronic and The Cribs - was awarded the inspiration prize, while Paolo won the album award and Natasha's Bat For Lashes hit Daniel won best contemporary song.

Hugged by Noel Gallagher as he walked to the stage to pick up his gong, Johnny told the audience: "I always thought that the greatest thing you can achieve as a musician is to be called an inspiration - aside from a big house in Sunningdale obviously."

Remember when Morrissey won, and thanked Johnny? YouTube video of acceptance

"Unhappy birthday" - Boston tribute feature by Michael Brodeur, The Boston Phoenix

posted by davidt on Thursday May 20 2010, @11:00AM
Unhappy birthday
The lines sag heavy and deep for Moz
By MICHAEL BRODEUR - The Boston Phoenix

Excerpt:

In recognition of all this, O’Neil has pulled together a grand birthday celebration at Great Scott, with a bill of devoted Moz fans paying tribute to how old he is while trying to forget how old they are. The bill includes the Honors (who killed it as the Smiths for a Halloween show last year at the Pill), Jay Marsh of Taxpayer, Jake Zavracky of Cyanide Valentine, Ad Frank of . . . Ad Frank, Jesse Duquette of Emergency Music, and O’Neil himself with friends from the Information and the Sheila Divine banding up as Unhappy Birthday. O’Neil forecasts a healthy helping of Smiths singles, B-sides, latter-day solo hits, and a “surprising amount of Viva Hate.”

"Everyday Is Like Hump Day" parody by Scott Aukerman

posted by davidt on Thursday May 20 2010, @11:00AM
@Apey posted on twitter a link to the parody by Scott Aukerman aired on Indie 103.1 "Breakfast With The Smiths" last Sunday:

Check out Weirder @ScottAukerman's take on Morrissey's Everyday Is Like Sunday -- Everyday Is Like Hump Day! Live & uncut!

"Passions Just Like Mine" documentary is now available on DVD

posted by davidt on Thursday May 20 2010, @11:00AM
Kerri Koch writes:
Passions Just Like Mine, a documentary about Latino Morrissey fans in LA, is now available on DVD.
Check it out here

Thanks!

Linder Sterling exhibition in New York

posted by davidt on Thursday May 20 2010, @11:00AM
Davidikus writes:
Linder Sterling is said to be one of Morrissey's few close friends. Her collected works 1976-1996 are currently on show in New York at:

http://boo-hooray.com/

Boo Hooray
c/o The Steven Kasher Gallery
521 West 23rd Street
New York, NY, 10011

Melinda Hsu memorial reflections

posted by davidt on Thursday May 20 2010, @11:00AM
Vu writes:
I have written a summary of Melinda Hsu's memorial, for those that would have liked to attend, but could not.

In Memory of Melinda Hsu - W♥M
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myrna_minkoff also posted a report in the forums.
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Underground - Morrissey's (Un)Happy Birthday Celebration (Los Angeles, Fri. May 21)

posted by davidt on Thursday May 20 2010, @11:00AM
An anonymous person writes:
Moz Angeles, rejoice. Underground celebrates Morrissey's birthday this Friday night. A man who really needs no introduction and only goes to Club Underground when he does go out to club nights in Los Angeles. Not only does he write great songs, but he has wonderful taste.

Underground will be celebrating Morrissey's wealth of work with loads of extra Smiths/Moz related tunes added to the mix. We have FREE Smiths/Morrissey T-Shirts, Badges & More.

The Smiths/Morrissey portion of our night kicks off immediately following early live performances by Francis & The Lights and opener, Teen Inc.

Discounted cover of $5 @ 10.30 / Morrissey BDay Bash @ 11. facebook invite

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Sing your life Karaoke (Philadelphia, May 23)

posted by davidt on Thursday May 20 2010, @11:00AM
An anonymous person writes:
Morrissey Karaoke Part Deux

Start Time: Sunday, May 23, 2010 at 10:00pm
End Time: Monday, May 24, 2010 at 2:00am
Location: PYT
Street: 1050 N. Hancock Street (in the Piazza)
City/Town: Philadelphia, PA
Morrissey's birthday is on Friday, so sing any Smiths or Moz in the book.

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