Morrissey is now being managed by Pete Galli of Red Light Management (February 12, 2024)

Morrissey • Red Light Management

Photo Credit: Brian Adams Morrissey’s influence and music legacy is irrefutable. Widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in British pop, as well as one of the greatest lyricists of his generation, Morrissey has thirteen solo studio albums, a string of No.1 records, and an Ivor...

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Morrissey Photo Credit: Brian Adams.

Morrissey’s influence and music legacy is irrefutable. Widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in British pop, as well as one of the greatest lyricists of his generation, Morrissey has thirteen solo studio albums, a string of No.1 records, and an Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music.

As lead singer of The Smiths he marked forever the history of music with only four albums. As a soloist he has consolidated a sound that still reverberates today with his forthcoming album Bonfire of Teenagers. An explicit declaration of love for music has made him one of the most acclaimed voices of the last four decades worldwide. When the debut single from The Smiths, “Hand In Glove,” first emerged 40 years ago, the musical landscape was forever changed and launched a rich catalogue of songs that includes anthems such as “This Charming Man,” “How Soon Is Now?,” “There Is A Light That Never Goes Out,” “Suedehead,” “Everyday Is Like Sunday,” “Irish Blood, English Heart,” “First of the Gang to Die,” and many many more. The celebration of Morrisey’s music and influence on culture have resonated with fans worldwide for over 40 years.

Morrissey’s Autobiography published in 2013 by Penguin Classics spent six weeks at the number 1 sales spot, plus five weeks at number 2. It was the second fastest-selling autobiography in British history. His first two nights at the Hollywood Bowl broke the Beatles record for sell-out speed. In 2006, Morrissey was voted the second greatest living British icon by viewers of the BBC, coming second to Sir David Attenborough, with Sir Paul McCartney in third place. In 2007, Morrissey was voted the greatest living northern male in the Manchester Evening News. Morrissey has had 24 top ten albums in England: nine with The Smiths, fifteen as a solo artist. His California Son (released 2019) reached number 7 on the U.S. Billboard chart, and his Low In High School (released 2017) reached number 10 on the U.S. Billboard chart. Morrissey has had seven top 20 albums in the U.S.A.

 

[The.Boy.Racer]

Why does this guy look familiar to me? Has he been on a reality TV show or something? Anyone else get that vibe. This is now annoying me.

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I have exactly the same feeling ! And I can't figure out why or how he looks so familiar to me...

 

[marred]

I have exactly the same feeling ! And I can't figure out why or how he looks so familiar to me...

His instagram is private, so no luck there. Maybe he just looks like someone else we're thinking of?

 

[The.Boy.Racer]

His instagram is private, so no luck there. Maybe he just looks like someone else we're thinking of?

Yes this is annoying...an actor maybe?

 

[Zoom Zoom The Little Boy]

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[Phranc & Open]

I don't want to crush the party, but he has a beard and Morrissey doesn't like hair on men's faces (except for his own time in the Nosebleeds and Russell B. maybe).

 

[Anonymous]

The guy looks like a magician. He'll need to be to resurrect Mozzi's career.

 

[Gregor Samsa]

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That’s Dean Martin, though, isn’t it?

 

[theprivilegeismine]

He definitely looks familiar. Maybe he's just one of those people who do.

I would like there to be some confirmation of the touring schedule, if any, for 2024. I don't mind waiting to see him again but it would be nice to have clarification. Who am I kidding?!

 

[Ashley_TakeABow]

He definitely looks familiar. Maybe he's just one of those people who do.

I would like there to be some confirmation of the touring schedule, if any, for 2024. I don't mind waiting to see him again but it would be nice to have clarification. Who am I kidding?!

I would definitely try to go if he toured this year!! It would be my first Morrissey concert. Hopefully he will be just a couple hours away from me.

 

[marred]

Yes this is annoying...an actor maybe?

At least I'm not the only one. God damn it! Bugging me.

 

[Jett Rink]

Are you Donnie?

Thankfully no.

 

[JerryCan]

I have exactly the same feeling ! And I can't figure out why or how he looks so familiar to me...

I'm getting a Max Headroom vibe from his recent pic. It's possible Pete G has lent his name to an AI creation, designed to handle this impossible task.
The future is here.

 

[Maitiu]

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More football... A dream team.

My only mistake is that I'm hoping, I'm hoping...

 

[Mayfly]

Think a manager can push for a new band? I sure would hope so as Morrissey needs one (aside from Brendan who is clearly a hired hand). I really hope this Galli guy has a talk with Moz about it. It's a change he desperately needs.

An earlier post in the thread said that Galli also managed Bones, Carmen’s band. So don’t expect him to replace Carmen. That being said, she may move on and work with other artists or on her own projects, and not be available when Morrissey needs a touring band again. The same goes for the other musicians. Like it or not, but the only sure bet is Jesse (the band manager) and if you think that Jesse is the problem, then a different line-up won’t make much difference.

I personally think that Carmen, Juan, Brendan and Camila are competent musicians but as rather recent recruits, they were missing the bond with Morrissey’s back catalogue, and missing the signature style of previous musicians who were also compsers.

 

[Les Tameside]

I would definitely try to go if he toured this year!! It would be my first Morrissey concert. Hopefully he will be just a couple hours away from me.

In the right venue, and if he’s in the right mood, you might just witness the best concert you’ve ever seen—and ever will see. He’s still a force of nature, when he chooses to be.

 

[ChrisL]

...and may God have mercy on his soul.

 

[Lucifer Sam]

I personally think that Carmen, Juan, Brendan and Camila are competent musicians but as rather recent recruits, they were missing the bond with Morrissey’s back catalogue, and missing the signature style of previous musicians who were also compsers.

The real question for me is, who else besides Tobias is going to write music now? Manzur and Whyte don't seem likely to return; I don't know about Lopez. Judging from the samplings I've heard of Bones and Uh Huh Her, there's potential if Carmen Vandenberg or Camila Grey submit compositions. I really like Never Again Will I Be A Twin, which to my ear is Morrissey with essentially a classic "post-punk" sound—elements of Blondie, early U2, and Sisters of Mercy. I'd hoped he would lean more into that after Low In High School, but Dog On A Chain recalled a very different 80s style: dance-pop/electro-synth. There's a chance Vandenberg and Grey might take him in an interesting direction musically, if they stay on and write.

 

[Surface]

The real question for me is, who else besides Tobias is going to write music now? Manzur and Whyte don't seem likely to return; I don't know about Lopez. Judging from the samplings I've heard of Bones and Uh Huh Her, there's potential if Carmen Vandenberg or Camila Grey submit compositions. I really like Never Again Will I Be A Twin, which to my ear is Morrissey with essentially a classic "post-punk" sound—elements of Blondie, early U2, and Sisters of Mercy. I'd hoped he would lean more into that after Low In High School, but Dog On A Chain recalled a very different 80s style: dance-pop/electro-synth. There's a chance Vandenberg and Grey might take him in an interesting direction musically, if they stay on and write.

That’s assuming they will still be around, at the end of the day they are session musicians and need a job. If Morrissey pays them a salary then it may be fine but constant cancellations must piss them off.

 

[Lucifer Sam]

That’s assuming they will still be around, at the end of the day they are session musicians and need a job. If Morrissey pays them a salary then it may be fine but constant cancellations must piss them off.

True, but if Carmen Vandenberg put Morrissey on to her manager (which looks to be the case here), then she might be in it for more than just a session job.

Question: does a touring band only get paid per show? Or are they contracted for a whole tour? I assume even if the singer cancels, they still get a per diem for lodging and food. Surely they don't travel on their own dime. So even when Morrissey cancels, it's a free trip to city X or Y. How pissed off could they be?

 

[Ashley_TakeABow]

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Are his eyes edited in this?! They're gorgeous!