Rick Astley says Blossoms are "doing exactly the same" as The Smiths
"They're a really, really, really good live band"
Johnny Marr debuts new material and rolls out Smiths classics as he kicks off intimate UK tour
The run of dates concludes with a huge Courteeners support slot in Manchester at the weekend
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
Blossoms and Rick Astley play The Smiths? All collaborations should be this random
We'd do well to make the bizarre musical hook-up a legal requirement in the battle against predictable pop
Johnny Marr gives his verdict on Blossoms and Rick Astley's Smiths covers band
Blossoms and Astley are set to perform two Smiths tribute shows next month
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 play The Smiths' 'Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now'
Astley encourages the band in the clip to drink a shot of Jägermeister before attempting the cover
Blossoms and Rick Astley announce pair of shows celebrating the songs of The Smiths
The gigs - billed as 'The Sound Of The Smiths' - will take place next month
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