“Morrissey interview by Gary Leboff “Goodbye Cruel World” / “How Soon Is Now?”. Topics: “Strangeways Here We Come”, signing to EMI, writing, fame, disability chic, the Smiths’ position.”
Category Archives: Melody Maker
Melody Maker – 18 October 1986
Will Smith gives a positive review of The Smiths live at Gloucester Leisure Centre on 18 October 1986
Melody Maker – 11 October 1986
“Ask” given positive review, named single of the week.
Melody Maker – 26 June 1986
A very positive review of Panic
Melody Maker – 22 November 1986
Short article detailing Marr’s car accident. (Marr tells a different story in his book).
Melody Maker – 14 June 1986
Nick Kent gives a glowing review of The Queen Is Dead
Melody Maker – 22 September 1985
Tom Morton gives a positive review of The Smiths live at Magnum Centre in Scotland on 22 September 1985
Melody Maker – Nipple Erecting, 1986
“Hobbies of the Heroes”. Strange article about Morrissey rubbing his nipple.
Melody Maker – 22 March 1986
“Smiths Make LP Shock!”. Short article detailing The Smiths’ upcoming “The Queen Is Dead” album, along with updates on management change and business matters.
Melody Maker – 11 October 1986
An article of various fans responding to Morrissey’s controversial remarks in his interview that appeared in the 27 September 1986 issue of Melody Maker.
Illness As Art 