Morrissey
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Summary
Morrissey was born on May 22, 1959[1], in Davyhulme[2]. He has worked as a composer[3], singer[4], poet[5], singer-songwriter[6], and autobiographer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.19% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39,817 views/month, #1,867 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[9]
- Occupation: rock musician[10], musician[11]
- Educated at: Trafford College[12]
- Award received: MOJO Awards[13]
- Member of: The Smiths[14], The Nosebleeds[15]
- Influenced by: Jobriath[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Member of political party: For Britain[18]
- Genre: alternative rock[19], jangle pop[20], indie rock[21], indie pop[22]
- Record label: Decca[23], Island Records[24], His Master's Voice[25]
- Discography: Morrissey discography[26]
- Commons category: Morrissey[27]
- Voice type: baritone[28]
- Family name: Morrissey[29]
- Given name: Steven[30], Patrick[31]
- Topic's main category: Category:Morrissey[32]
- Commons gallery: Morrissey[33]
- Political ideology: republicanism in the United Kingdom[34], euroscepticism[35], animal rights[36], opposition to immigration[37], cultural conservatism[38]
- Instrument: piano[39], voice[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[41]
- Topic has template: Template:Morrissey[42]
- Name in native language: Steven Patrick Morrissey[43]
- Lifestyle: vegetarianism[44], veganism[45]
- Official blog URL: https://www.morrisseycentral.com[46]
- Short name: Morrissey[47]
Product Details
The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.
MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[48]
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Country: GB[49]
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Began / founded: 1959-05-22[50]
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Genre(s): alternative rock, art pop, britpop, indie pop, indie rock, jangle pop, post-britpop, post-punk, rock[51]
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Community tags: alternative rock, art pop, britpop, indie pop, indie rock, jangle pop, post-britpop, post-punk, rock[52]
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MusicBrainz ID: 013fa897-86db-41d3-8e9f-386c8a34f4e6[53]
Why It Matters
Morrissey has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 52 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
FAQs
Where was Morrissey born?
Morrissey was born in Davyhulme[2].
What did Morrissey do for work?
Morrissey worked as a composer[3], singer[4], poet[5], singer-songwriter[6], and autobiographer[7].
Where did Morrissey go to school?
Morrissey was educated at Trafford College[12].
What awards did Morrissey receive?
Honors received include MOJO Awards[13].