The former Smiths frontman was grateful of their efforts
Astley is like Moz's agreeable younger brother – who you'd much rather go down the pub with
"Say it loud, I'm me and I'm proud"
“I’m just paying homage to some amazing music that still means so much to a generation that I could be their dad"
The concerts also recently received criticism from Johnny Marr
Like all festival organisers in 2021, this event's bosses battled drop-outs – and ultimately triumphed
The disgraced icon croons his way through an enviable setlist of Smiths classics
The unlikely collaboration took place at Blossoms' London show tonight (September 13)
Some of the songs had not been heard live since the 1980s
Morrissey will also curate a line-up of "very special guests" at the Chicago festival