Morrissey Reflects on Why ‘There’s No End to The Smiths’
Through a message posted on his official website and social media channels, Morrissey shared a reflection celebrating the legacy of The Smiths and their seemingly never-ending popularity.
In the post, accompanied by the cover of the January 1984 issue of the historic Italian magazine “Rockerilla” with a photo of the “How soon is now?” group, the 65-year-old singer-songwriter wrote:
“I’m acutely aware of the resurgence of The Smiths in recent years and their entrenched place in our cultural heritage. It just goes to show that taking risks can yield magnificent results… and if you don’t take risks when you make music, then why the hell are you making music? I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who has gone out to buy, or stayed home to download, The Smiths. Musicians are often credited with instigating change, but consumers have a vital role to play, too, in showing their faith. We’re all in this together. It’s always been about refusing to give in to the enemy’s propaganda – a challenge I face as fiercely today as I did in 1983, 84, 85, 86, 87. There is no end to The Smiths.”
Morrissey’s message comes months after he accused the media of erasing him from the Smiths’ story: “There is a clear media push to erase me from being the central essence of The Smiths, but that can’t work because I invented the name of the group, the song titles, the album titles, the artwork, the vocal melodies and the lyrical sentiments came from my heart…”, the artist wrote, before concluding: “I will fight until my last breath!”.
