Morrissey
Morrissey is the English singer-songwriter who fronted The Smiths in the 1980s before launching a solo career.
Known for his literary lyrics, dramatic vocals, and vegetarian activism, he became an icon of alternative rock.
His public persona blends melancholy, wit, and provocation.
In later years, his controversial political statements have alienated many former admirers.
The name sometimes serves as shorthand for a certain type of brooding, bookish sensitivity: He's very Morrissey about the whole thing.
One who sings professionally
- croonerSoft-voiced romantic vocalist
- singerVocal music performer
- frontmanLead performer of group
- baritoneMid-range male voice
solo · Vauxhall · albums · touring · microphone · gladioli · stage · performer
Large English industrial city
- BritishOf the United Kingdom
- indieProduced outside majors
- alternativeAnother available choice
- janglyHarshly metallic-sounding
eighties · NME · post-punk · Britpop · influence · subculture · fandom · devotees
Abstaining from sex
- vegetarianOne who abstains from flesh
- reclusiveSeeking isolation from others
- enigmaticPuzzling and obscure
- quiffUpswept frontal hairstyle
pompadour · unbuttoned · glasses · flowers · ambiguous · theatrical · dramatic · provocative
Subdued, lasting sadness
- witClever, inventive humor
- ironyMeaning opposite to words
- literaryOf written works
- KeatsEnglish Romantic poet
Oscar Wilde · kitchen sink · poetry · wordplay · quotable · sardonic · clever · biting
One prioritizing homeland interests
- politicalOf government matters
- remarksSpoken comments or notes
- criticismJudgment of faults
- statementsExpressed claims or declarations
divisive · polarizing · canceled · backlash · interviews · opinions · inflammatory · boycott
vocalist
One who sings professionally
baritone · solo · Vauxhall · albums · touring · microphone · gladioli · stage · performer · concerts
Manchester
Large English industrial city
- BritishOf the United Kingdom
- indieProduced outside majors
- alternativeAnother available choice
jangly · eighties · NME · post-punk · Britpop · influence · subculture · fandom · devotees · cult
celibate
Abstaining from sex
- vegetarianOne who abstains from flesh
- reclusiveSeeking isolation from others
- enigmaticPuzzling and obscure
quiff · pompadour · unbuttoned · glasses · flowers · ambiguous · theatrical · dramatic · provocative · outspoken
melancholy
Subdued, lasting sadness
Oscar Wilde · Keats · kitchen sink · poetry · wordplay · quotable · sardonic · clever · biting · introspective
nationalist
One prioritizing homeland interests
statements · divisive · polarizing · canceled · backlash · interviews · opinions · inflammatory · boycott · defenders
- British MusicThe Beatles, Rolling Stones, Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd
- The SmithsStrangeways
- Rock MemoirsKeith Richards, Patti Smith, Pete Townshend, Bruce Springsteen, Carole King
- Poet-RockersBob Dylan, Patti Smith, Jim Morrison, Leonard Cohen, Lou Reed
MorrisseyJames Brown
Hardest working singer
David Lee Roth · Pharrell Williams · Iggy Pop · Madonna · Lil Wayne
MorrisseyRage Against the Machine
Politically charged rock band
Roger Waters · Woody Guthrie · Pete Seeger · Ted Nugent · Anthony Bourdain