In recent years, Morrissey has pushed a political and social agenda that she can no longer ignore. With Morrissey, we’re past the inadvertent blurting stage.”Bragg adds, “He really needs to be held accountable for what he’s said. Veteran British music journalist Dorian Lynskey has watched as U.K. fans have wrestled “for years and years” with Morrissey’s political rants. A wittily morose, acerbic lyricist, Morrissey eagerly harnessed the British music press’s love of a good quote, channeling outrage as a marketing tool. Keep Britain white.” Classic rock stations still crank “Layla.”Los Angeles Councilwoman Rodriguez, who facilitated the city’s 2017 Morrissey Day celebration, stresses this distinction between art and artist.

Source: Los Angeles Times October 24, 2019 18:40 UTC