More Mackie letter(s).
Author Archives: Nick Stuckenborg
The Loop Fanzine – Pen Pal Letter
More of the Mackie letters.
Words By Morrissey – Pen Pal Letters
A fanzine assembled by Robert Mackie of his letters from Morrissey sent in 1980
22 December 1988 – Wolverhampton (Footage + Reviews)
The first Morrissey solo show, and unofficial Smiths farewell concert. Included in this post is a link to the leaked footage, and 3 reviews of the historic event.
Morrissey on South – 21 March 1988
Two articles (NME, Record Mirror) detailing Morrissey’s cameo on the Brookside spin off South. (Includes video link to the cameo)
Pop Shop – October 1988
“Short Morrissey questionnaire, on a variety of topics.”
The Catalogue – September 1988
“Morrissey interview to coincide with the release of Rank, along with a review of the LP by Nick Kent. Additional interview topics: being on an independent label with The Smiths, promo videos, artwork, and signing to EMI as a solo artist.
This edition of the magazine also included a free 7” flexi disc containing a live version of The Smiths’ “London”, and a handwritten Morrissey poem titled “Poppycocteau” on the flexi’s surface.”
Sounds – 18 June 1988
“‘Private Diary Of A Middle-Aged Man’, Morrissey interview by Shaun Phillips. Cover (‘Confessions Of A Big Mouth’) and inside photos by Mary Scanlon. Topics: ‘Viva Hate’, lyrics, touring, ‘Rank’, collaborations, plans, new songs.”
Smash Hits – December 1988 Yearbook
“A Day In The Life Of Morrissey”
“Very interesting and entertaining insight into Morrissey’s daily life, from his own point of view.”
Rockin’ On – May 1988
Japanese translation of the Len Brown interview done in the February NME.
Illness As Art 