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The ultimate raconteur, romantic, egoist and all-around dramatist, Morrissey has crooned his way into the hearts of the young and old alike for more than 20 years now.
Known mainly for his singer/songwriter role in legendary Brit alt-rock band the Smiths, Morrissey mixes catchy pop melodies with rock sensibilities and droll lyrics. One of his best known solo tracks? Titled “The Last of the Famous International Playboys.” Another’s titled “The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get.”
Boasting a pompadour during his youth so large he could have even given Conan O’Brien a run for his money, the phenomenon that is Morrissey has definitely surpassed even his own music. He likes to flail about on stage. He’s a diva. He likes to take his shirt off on stage. He’s actually kind of a remorseless asshole. Yet he somehow remains entirely lovable.
Though many say Morrissey’s solo work isn’t as noteworthy as the moments he shared with the Smiths’ Johnny Marr, there’s one thing you can definitely rely on here: He’s been performing the same, endearing schtick for two decades now—not that we’re complaining.
Morrissey: Mon., December 7, 8 p.m., $69-$99. Fox Theater Pomona, 301 S. Garey Ave., Pomona, 877.283.6976, . All ages.
