Morrissey fans are now learning why the legendary crooner abruptly canceled a series of shows, including two in Southern California.
The Smiths frontman was scheduled to perform at the Honda Center in Anaheim on Friday, January 26th and at the Kia Forum the following evening to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his announced album You Are The Quarry, but was ultimately canceled. minute, which were initially attributed to “unforeseen circumstances”.
“Morrissey is receiving medical attention for physical exhaustion,” legendary crooner Donnie Knutson’s tour manager wrote on his Instagram page.
“He has been ordered to take a two-week rest break and will remain in Zurich.”
As a result, a number of the singer's upcoming South American shows, which were scheduled to begin on February 3, have also been canceled, according to NME.
Morrissey, 64, abruptly canceled two shows in Southern California, initially attributed to “unforeseen circumstances” unrelated to the 20th anniversary celebration of his 2004 album You Are The Quarry; He is pictured in London in May 2023
It later emerged that the “unforeseen circumstances” that led to the cancellation of shows in the US were due to Morrissey being treated for “physical exhaustion,” according to a message from tour manager Donnie Knutson on Instagram
Morrissey (born Steven Patrick Morrissey) had planned to perform his seventh solo studio album You Are The Quarry (2004) in full at both shows, according to Deadline.
The record contains four singles that made it into the UK Top 10: Irish Blood, English Heart, First of the Gang to Die, Let Me Kiss You and I Have Forgiven Jesus.
The English native of Davyhulme, Lancashire, co-founded rock band The Smiths in 1982 and gained a loyal fan base who were enthralled by guitarist Johnny Marr's mesmerizing music and Morrissey's dark baritone voice and distinctive lyrics.
The band eventually came to be considered a darling of indie music, releasing four studio albums that were hits in the UK while gaining fans around the world.
Strangeways, Here We Come (1987) was the last of these four records before the group, which also included Andy Rourke (bass) and Mike Joyce (drums), decided to disband after five years.
Following his solo venture, Morrissey has released 13 studio albums between 1988 and 2019, including You Are The Quarry, which emerged as a major comeback statement after a seven-year recording hiatus.
The album consists of four hit singles, all of which charted in the top 10 of the UK Singles Chart, and also peaked at number 11 on the Billboard 200, making it his highest-charting album in the US
Morrissey also has two new studio recordings completed and ready for release, including “Bonfire Of Teenagers”, but Capitol Records has refused to give an official release date for them.
The two canceled US shows on January 26th and 27th were part of his 20th anniversary of his seventh studio album You Are The Quarry
The current tour is a celebration of the 20th anniversary of his seventh studio album You Are The Quarry; The pop singer can be seen in Australia in December 2023
The British singer-songwriter rose to prominence as a musician by fronting the rock band The Smiths, which featured guitarist Johnny Marr
While the music label played hardball with the artist on the album, execs are willing to sell it entirely back to Morrissey for the right price, the singer-songwriter said during an appearance on Fox 5 New York.
Originally scheduled for release in February 2023, Bonfire Of Teenagers boasts plenty of star power, including Elton John, Ozzy Osbourne and Post Malone collaborator Andrew Watt, as well as guest appearances from Miley Cyrus, Red Hot Chili Peppers' Chad Smith and Flea. and Iggy Pop.
“It was pretty traumatic and pretty sad because when you record something you want it to be available immediately and that was the case most of the time,” said How Soon Is Now? Star confessed.
“For me it was a very personal thing and the fact that it wasn’t published was torture.”
Morrissey's album Without Music The World Dies, created after his escape from the Capitol, was completed in February 2023 and then offered to any record companies or private investors willing to distribute the ten new songs.