Morrissey had kind words for Blossoms and Rick Astley‘s joint shows covering old The Smiths classics.The singer, who fronted the band between 1982 and 1987, said that he was grateful for the acts’ tributes to his former band.
Rick Astley on The Smiths’ covers band with Blossoms: “I don’t want to tread on that history”
22.09.2021 - 15:19 / nme.com
Rick Astley has spoken out about his upcoming The Smiths covers shows with Blossoms, admitting that he “doesn’t want to tread on the history” of the legendary Manchester band.The Lancashire ’80s pop icon and the Stockport band made headlines last week when they appeared on stage together at Blossoms’ headline show at the O2 Kentish Town Forum in London to play surprise covers of The Smiths’ ‘Panic’ and ‘This Charming Man’, before announcing two special one-off tribute shows to the Manchester
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10.10.2021 / 00:57
Rege-Jean Page Supports the Stars of 'Last Night in Soho' at London Premiere!
Rege-Jean Page is looking so suave on the red carpet!
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09.10.2021 / 22:49
See footage from first night of Blossoms and Rick Astley’s Smiths cover shows
Blossoms and Rick Astley performed the first of two one-off Smiths cover shows last night (October 8) at Manchester’s Albert Hall – you can see footage below.Billed as ‘The Songs Of The Smiths’, the gig saw Blossoms become Astley’s backing band for a full set of theirs and fans’ most-loved Smiths songs, including ‘This Charming Man’, ‘Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now’ and ‘What Difference Does It Make?’“The Smiths have always meant so much to Blossoms, with even their rainiest songs complete with
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09.10.2021 / 12:49
Ex-Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo handed five-match ban and $25,000 fine after tunnel brawl
Former Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo has been handed a five-match ban and issued with a $25,000 fine after his involvement in a tunnel brawl following Boca Juniors' controversial exit from the Copa Libertadores back in July.
dailyrecord.co.uk
03.10.2021 / 12:59
Douglas Ross claims to be working class hero and says Nicola Sturgeon 'detached' from ordinary voters
Conservative conference in Manchester. Ross will argue the Scottish Conservatives are the only party to represent the working classes against the “cosy Holyrood consensus” on issues like free speech and fair justice.
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28.09.2021 / 23:47
Kalvin Phillips 'replaces Declan Rice' as target and more Manchester United transfer rumours
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24.09.2021 / 16:01
Johnny Marr puts Blossoms and Rick Astley Smiths covers row to bed: “I’ve dealt with it”
Johnny Marr has told NME that the row surrounding Blossoms and Rick Astley‘s The Smiths covers band has been “dealt with”.Astley and Blossoms made headlines last week when they appeared on stage together at the Stockport band’s headline show at the O2 Kentish Town Forum to play surprise covers of The Smiths’ ‘Panic’ and ‘This Charming Man’, before announcing two special one-off tribute shows to the Manchester indie legends in London and Manchester.Not long after, former Smiths guitarist Johnny
nme.com
21.09.2021 / 13:06
Morrissey’s website shares opinion piece on the response to Rick Astley and Blossoms’ Smiths covers shows
Morrissey‘s website has shared a blog entry discussing the response to Rick Astley and Blossoms‘ divisive Smiths cover shows.Blossoms and Astley teamed up last week week at the former’s gig in London to cover Smiths classics ‘Panic’ and ‘This Charming Man’, with the artists subsequently announcing two Smiths covers shows in Manchester and London next month.In the new piece on Morrissey Central, written by freelance journalist Fiona Dodwell and titled ‘Morrissey, Astley and the usual suspects’,
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
20.09.2021 / 17:07
Graeme Souness identifies possible position change for Manchester United target Declan Rice
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20.09.2021 / 14:04
Johnny Marr comments on Rick Astley and Blossoms’ “funny and horrible” Smiths covers band
Johnny Marr has delivered his verdict on the new Smiths covers band that’s been created by Rick Astley and Blossoms, calling it “funny and horrible”. Although it doesn’t seem like he was laughing when he said that.The Smiths guitarist was responding to footage of Astley joining Blossoms on stage at The Forum in London last week to perform ‘This Charming Man’.
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19.09.2021 / 17:03
Roy Keane explains why Declan Rice would improve Manchester United's midfield
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18.09.2021 / 00:34
Jack Grealish demands change to Man United target Declan's Rice FIFA 22 stats
Manchester CIty's Jack Grealish has taken social media to call out EA Sports about the FIFA 22 stats of England teammate Declan Rice, with Grealish demanding Rice's pace stats should be higher than what he was given.
nme.com
17.09.2021 / 17:26
Johnny Marr gives his verdict on Blossoms and Rick Astley’s Smiths covers band
Johnny Marr has given his verdict on Blossoms and Rick Astley joining forces to cover The Smiths.Blossoms and Astley teamed up earlier this week at the former’s gig in London to cover ‘Panic’ and ‘This Charming Man’ by The Smiths songs, with the artists subsequently announcing two Smiths covers shows in Manchester and London next month.Footage from Monday night’s gig (September 13) of Blossoms and Astley covering The Smiths’ ‘This Charming Man’ has gone viral this week, with Marr delivering his
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
17.09.2021 / 01:37
Man City fans are all saying the same thing after Jack Grealish's message to Declan Rice
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17.09.2021 / 00:41
'Reason why Ole wants him' - Manchester United fans make transfer statement after Declan Rice goal
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16.09.2021 / 15:22
Watch Blossoms and Rick Astley play The Smiths’ ‘Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now’
Blossoms have shared a new clip of them playing The Smiths’ ‘Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now’ with Rick Astley – you can watch the video below.Blossoms and Astley teamed up earlier this week at the former’s gig in London to cover a pair of Smiths songs, with the artists subsequently announcing two Smiths covers shows in Manchester and London next month.Ahead of those two gigs, Blossoms have shared new rehearsal footage of them performing the Smiths classic ‘Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now’ with
variety.com
16.09.2021 / 12:01
‘Bulletproof,’ ‘Britannia’ Producer Cameron Roach Launches Rope Ladder Fiction
Naman Ramachandran Sky’s outgoing director of drama Cameron Roach has launched Rope Ladder Fiction, a Manchester-based independent production company.The company’s focus will be on providing training and development opportunities to new talent and to create scripted content. It is already working with some of the industry’s most prolific broadcasters and commissioners on a range of projects, with the aim of production commencing in 2022.