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The Smiths featured on cover on Express Explorer magazine

posted by davidt on Thursday November 04 2010, @11:00AM
Kewpie sends the link to the post/scans in the forums by mozmal (via Morrissey reddit):

Explorer magazine

So there I was today, in Hull train station, collecting some tickets. From the corner of my vision, this fine little issue woke me up. It's just a feature on the Manchester music history and its famous sights and venues. It could be my age, but I don't think I've ever seen the actual cover photo before. Being a decent chap, I thought I'd scan it for you all. If you want a copy, you can probably pick it up in any northern train station, and it's free! Enjoy.

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"Why Pamper Life's Complexities? - Essays On The Smiths" launch event (Nov. 26, Manchester)

posted by davidt on Thursday November 04 2010, @11:00AM
Uncleskinny writes:
...There will be some very esteemed contributors.

Why pamper life's complexities? - event and book info - Manchester University Press

LAUNCH

To celebrate the publication of this exciting title we are holding a special launch event on Friday 26th of November at Waterstone's Deansgate, chaired by local DJ, author and musical luminary Dave Haslam with special guest Simon Goddard. Event will include

  • Drinks from 6.30 pm in Waterstone's newly refurbished bar
  • Panel event to commence from 7 pm
  • Readings from contributing authors
  • Panel discussion on the book, pop culture, and all things Smiths and Morrissey
  • Audience question and answer session
  • Opportunity to meet authors and have books signed
  • Post-panel drinks in Waterstone's bar with Smiths-inspired soundtrack
  • After party in TV21, basement bar, Thomas St

Entry to the event is priced at only £3 plus booking fee. Tickets available now from: http://www.wegottickets.com/event/97091

Panellists:

  • Simon Goddard, music journalist and author of The Smiths: Songs That Saved Your Life and Mozipedia: The Encyclopedia of Morrissey and The Smiths
  • Sheila Whiteley, Chair of Popular Music at the University of Salford and contributing author
  • Sean Campbell, Co-Editor and Senior Lecturer in English and Media
  • Colin Coulter, Co-Editor and Senior Lecturer in Sociology
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Edd Travers caricature exhibition in Scotland features Morrissey piece

posted by davidt on Thursday November 04 2010, @11:00AM
Edd Travers writes:
I am a Scottish caricature artist called Edd Travers and I am currently debuting my first solo exhibition of my work at The Auld Kirk Museum, Cowgate, Kirkintilloch, Glasgow, Scotland. G66 1AB. It's a collection of 50 Famous Faces drawn in caricature, one if which is Morrissey, naturally... being the huge fan that I am! The exhibition runs from October 9th till November 6th. Free entry.

Please see the press release (4MB .doc), poster and Moz artwork (below).

Morrissey prints (all signed) will be for sale after the exhibitions run. Contact me via my website should you require any further info.

Kindest regards,

Edd Travers.
www.eddtravers.co.uk
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"Greatest Lead Singer" vote at MusicRadar.com

posted by davidt on Thursday November 04 2010, @11:00AM
goinghome writes:
MusicRadar is looking for voters to help decide who is the greatest lead singer evah! -

"In case you haven't guessed by now, we love getting you lot involved for a bit of list making. We've recently seen you nominate the greatest drummer of the last 25 years (with a bit of help from our sister mag Rhythm), the decade's greatest riffs (thanks Total Guitar) and you've let us know your 25 greatest bassists of all time.

Each time the response has been amazing, every list has been hotly contested with plenty of debate and controversy along the way. Which is great.

This, in many ways, is the big one: the greatest lead singer of all time. Like it or loath it, a band's public image, live shows and, ultimately, their success can often rest squarely on the shoulders of their front-person. But what makes a front-person great? And who is the greatest ever?

So whether it's a flamboyant showman like Freddy Mercury, a troubled rocker like Kurt Cobain or Ian Curtis, an iconic songstress like Debbie Harry or Stevie Nicks or an opinionated Northerner like Morrissey or Mark E Smith, it's time for you to let us know your thoughts. The only rule is that they must have performed as part of a band - so no solo artists..."

Vote at -
Who is the greatest lead singer of all time? - MusicRadar.com
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