BOOK CALL FOR MORRISSEY FANS

An English journalist is putting together a new book examining the unique relationship between Morrissey and his most obsessive fans.

"Meeting Morrissey" will be released late 2008/early 2009 and will include a collection of fan stories and photos of encounters with the great man...

Celebrity Morrissey fans from the world of TV and music are set to contribute but "Meeting Morrissey" is essentially about real fans: People who travel 4,000 miles for a concert, people who queue all night to be first in line, people who live for the music and Morrissey...

Author Dickie Felton, and self-confessed Morrissey nut, said: "The book will be unique in that Morrissey fan-culture is dramatically under reported.

"I'm not aware of any other singer who attracts the same sort of fan adoration as Morrissey.

"If you are lucky enough to get to the front of one of his concerts you will witness scenes of total fan-demonium. It's like a mad clamber stage-wards to touch the messiah...

"I've been laughed at for travelling thousands of miles for a Morrissey concert, or attending five shows in a week - but to me it's perfectly normal behaviour!

"I want fans who have meet Morrissey to get in touch and be part of the book. I've already been in contact with a few who have great stories and photos of chance meetings with Morrissey on sidewalks, in bars or whereever.

"The conversations between fan and the Moz can be hilarious, others are quite moving."

"Meeting Morrissey" will be full colour and promises to lift the lid on the most obsessive fans in music.

Fans interested in being included should get in touch with their stories and photos to [email protected]

This will be aired in the UK for the first time on Channel 4 & Channel 4 HD at Midnight, Wednesday 16th January.

Hello Morrissey fans,

I’m sure you’ll be pleased to know that the X-Factor band Futureproof have started covering Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before.

After hearing this version, I googled it and found out it was written by Morrissey. If I’m honest I prefer Futureproof’s version as it is more in tune and gives the song a whole new edge.

I’m sure all Morrissey and Smiths fans will be pleased with the boys effort as will the man himself. Hopefully they release it. Have a Happy New year.

Here is a link of them singing for the BBCs Children in Need concert in Meadowhall Sheffield.

Patrick Wolf

Source: Guardian Unlimited

Patrick Wolf

Excerpt:

Somehow, while nobody was looking, Patrick Wolf has become a singular pop star. In his dreams, this gangly 24-year-old is a dazzling, chart-friendly hybrid of Jacques Brel and Marc Bolan. At tonight's homecoming Christmas show, though, he more strikingly resembles a winningly slapstick encounter between Morrissey and Timmy Mallett.

My photographer friend Elisabeth is looking for lookalikes or fans that emulate Morrissey's style. She needs to find two more to complete her project. Please, if you are interested in taking part ask her for more information writing to [email protected]

Please, title your e-mails MORRISSEY PROJECT.