“‘Portrait Of The Artist As A Consumer’, a list of Morrissey’s favourite records, films, books and symbolists. Photo by Joelle Depont.”
Author Archives: Nick Stuckenborg
NME – 24 September 1983
“The Smith Hunt”, a Morrissey interview by David Dorrell. Photographs by Kevin Cummins. Topics included mostly the Sun’s allegations of paedophilia and its consequences within the band. Success, signing an american deal, love, being outspoken are other topics covered.
NME – 15 September 1983
Barney Hoskyns reviews The Smiths in London at ‘The Venue’ on 15 September 1983
NME – 14 May 1983
“Crisp Songs And Salted Lyrics”, most likely the first NME interview. Conducted by Cath Carroll. The interview included one line by Mike Joyce.”
NME – 3 September 1983
An article detailing the scandal around “Handsome Devil”
Melody Maker – 3 September 1983
“‘The Cradle Snatchers’. A Morrissey interview by Frank Worrall. Photos by Zbysiu Rodak. Topics include introducing the Smiths, labels, the upcoming debut album, trends, flowers, lyrics”
i-D – February 1983
“Mr Smith All Mouth And Trousers?”, a Morrissey interview by Dylan Jones with photographs by Richard Croft. Topics: British music, England, living in the past, sex, love, the end of the Smiths, audience, “Strangeways Here We Come”.
Him Issue # 61 – 1983
Morrissey interview by Catherine Miles. Topics: homoerotic lyrics, playing gay venues, the gay clubbing scene, being a sex symbol, homoerotic artwork, fame.
The Smiths sign with Rough Trade (1983)
The Smiths sign for a long-term contract with Rough Trade after their debut single “Hand In Glove”
Rox Issue # 23 – 1983
“A Morrissey and Johnny Marr interview by Rob Graham. Topics: first touches of fame, the music scene, money, Morrissey himself and Johnny talks guitars.”
Illness As Art 