Rick Astley on The Smiths' covers band with Blossoms: "I don't want to tread on that history"
“I’m just paying homage to some amazing music that still means so much to a generation that I could be their dad"
Morrissey's website shares opinion piece on the response to Rick Astley and Blossoms' Smiths covers shows
The concerts also recently received criticism from Johnny Marr
Riot Fest 2021 review: a rock love-in (apart from Machine Gun Kelly v. Slipknot)
Like all festival organisers in 2021, this event's bosses battled drop-outs – and ultimately triumphed
Morrissey at Riot Fest review: pop's problematic uncle wisely shuts up and plays the hits
The disgraced icon croons his way through an enviable setlist of Smiths classics
Watch Blossoms and Rick Astley team up to cover The Smiths
The unlikely collaboration took place at Blossoms' London show tonight (September 13)
Morrissey airs Smiths songs for the first time in years at Vegas residency
Some of the songs had not been heard live since the 1980s
Morrissey and Slipknot added to Riot Fest 2021 line-up after Nine Inch Nails pull out
Morrissey will also curate a line-up of "very special guests" at the Chicago festival
Morrissey announces special reissue of 'Bona Drag'
The 1990 compilation is being re-released by HMV to celebrate their 100th anniversary
Morrissey hits back at Sparks, looks back at friendship with David Bowie
"I stood by Sparks for many years and I promoted them in my own humble way whenever I could"
Morrissey slams "Con-vid" pandemic society as like slavery in new interview
The singer spoke to his nephew Sam Esty Rayner about COVID-19, being cancelled, his new album and more in a rare chat