Is it true that

[Kewpie]

Back in the '80s I remember hearing that his father went on some radio show while drunk and said a bunch of dumbass things. I seem to recall that he emphasized that Morrissey is 100% Irish, because that was a big deal for him.

Don't quote me on this because it's just a vague memory and I have no idea what my sources are for this memory.

It's not correct.

His father rang Irish radio station and asked to play Morrissey's record.
I read it from NME in late 80s.