"Whatever Happens, I Love You" by Katie Haegele - Gadfly Online (June 5). Katie Haegele looks at the devoted fanbase of the Smiths and former frontman Morrissey

Included are some quotes from visitors to this site, including (ex) members of the tribute band The Salford Lads and myself.

• Related item: Help with a forthcoming article on Smiths/Morrissey fans in Gadfly magazine - Dec. 21, 2000

Jeff writes:

Okay, this is inexcusable. The tracklisting on the back of the recently released "Very Best Of" CD reads...

2. THE BOY WITH *A* THORN IN HIS SIDE

It's not "A"... it's "THE"!!!!

23. STOP ME IF YOU'VE HEARD THIS ONE BEFORE

Where's the "THINK"????

The same mistakes are made in the titles in the cd booklet. And someone called "John Ported" produced Smiths tracks (look on the back of the CD...) This is disgraceful. Angry Smiths fans of the world unite, and take over!!!

An anonymous person writes:

The following is a transcription of the June 3rd episode of The State of Independents which aired on UK digital channel Play UK.

Geoff Travis has featured throughout the series but this episode took a more indepth look at Rough Trade records and their association with The Smiths. I've only transcribed the main part which referenced The Smiths.

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An anonymous person writes:

In the magazine TeenPeople Music Special Taylor Marcus, a 17-year-old from Palm Beach Gardens, FL, talks about her best concert experience. "I saw my idol, British rock star Morrissey, perform in Washington. I brought him a book of quotes by his favorite writer Oscar Wilde. To my delight he danced around the stage holding it to his heart." What is especially ironic is that the other concerts mentioned are Blink 182, Backstreet Boys and the like.

drew writes:

I'm not sure if anyone else has sent this along but, there is a fine new band out of New York City called Ours whose debut CD I picked up the other day. I noticed in the liner notes that Boz Boorer plays guitar on several tracks, however, his last name does happen to be spelled incorrectly (Borrer). Also, Steve Lillywhite produced the album, so a couple of Morrissey connections with Ours. All in all, the disc is excellent, reminding me a lot of Muse & the lead singer seems to be the 2nd coming of Jeff Buckley. Check it out if you get a chance.

BlueGirl writes:

From the NME description of the 40th Birthday celebration of Amnesty International at Wembley Arena on June 3:

"The night featured stand-up sets by...Harry Hill - who took the stage as Morrissey, singing a medley of 'This Charming Man', 'Panic' and 'Vicar In A Tutu' with gladioli aloft..."

Imitation is the highest form of flattery.

• Related item: Harry Hill as Morrissey on "Stars In Their Eyes" - July 5, 1999

Jose writes:

The Queen is Dead - June 16th 2001 15 year anniversary

On June 16th 1986, the quintessential Smiths album The Queen is Dead was released. The album has been cited by many Smiths fans as their personal favorite and frequently appears on many "All-Time Best" lists in many music magazines.

To commemorate the 15 year anniversary of this occasion, Morrissey/The Smiths tribute band Sweet and Tender Hooligans will perform songs from the album in its entirity followed by a set of Morrissey/The Smiths classics.

June 16th 2001
The Roxy
9009 W. Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood

For ticket info click http://www.geocities.com/SweetandTenderHooligans

Tony Christopher writes:

Morrissey/Smiths Night
Friday, June 22, 2001
9PM to 2AM

UPSTAIRS at Delilah's
2771 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, Illinois
21 + $3 cover

e-mail questions to: [email protected]
Here is the flyer.