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Morrissey says tonight’s London show will be his last in the UK
By Andy Malt | Published on Monday 21 September 2015
Morrissey has said that his shows at the Hammersmith Apollo last night and tonight may be his last ever in the UK, because “there is absolutely no way that we can generate any interest from record labels in the United Kingdom”. And with no new releases, he won’t tour.
As previously reported, a licensing deal with Universal/Capitol’s US-based Harvest imprint fell apart last year, leading to the former Smiths frontman’s most recent album, ‘World Peace Is None Of Your Business’, being withdrawn from sale just a month after its release. Unwilling to self-release, the singer has been on the hunt for a new record deal ever since, with seemingly no labels now willing to work with him.
In a statement on his True To You website, Morrissey said last week: “There is absolutely no way that we can generate any interest from record labels in the United Kingdom, therefore the imminent two nights at Hammersmith are likely to be our final ever UK shows. We are obsessively grateful for all interest and loyalty from our audience – throughout 28 years – but without new releases, there is no point in any additional touring. Thank you for so many absolutely incredible times. The pleasure and privilege is mine”.
Tickets for tonight’s big finale show are still available.
