In the song "Homo Christmas" by Pansy Division, they state "Don't be miserable like Morrissey."

 

In the song "I hate the Smiths" the band Ween take issue with Morrissey's dark lyrics and world view and make jeering remarks concerning his sexuality.

 

"The Wrong Boy" by Willy Russell is based on a teenager who is obsessed with the Smiths and throughout features letters to Morrissey. References to The Smiths feature heavily.

 

The British comedian Harry Hill paid tribute to Morrissey on Harry Hill's TV Burp with a weekly feature "Ouija Board, Ouija Board," which featured the Morrissey song as its theme.

 

Slam poetry artist Big Poppa E makes reference to Morrissey in his performance poem The Wussy Boy Manifesto.

 

Canadian indie rock band The Dears cite The Smiths and Morrissey as a major influence. The Dears' lead singer Murray Lightburn has frequently been called "the black Morrissey" due to his vocal similarity (and shared penchant for somewhat dark lyrics). The Dears toured as Morrissey's opening act during one of his solo tours.

 

Swedish author Peter Birro claims that track "Angel, Angel, Down We Go Together" saved him from committing suicide.

 

The comedian Russell Brand has a cat named Morrissey.

 

In the From First to Last song "Populace in Two" from their album Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has a Bodycount, one of the lines in the lyrics goes: "Even if I spend 2004 listening to Morrissey in my car, I'm better off alone than I would be in your arms."

 

Morrissey is name checked in Ryan Adams' debut solo album Heartbreaker's opening track "Argument With David Rawlings Concerning Morrissey". Adams and David Rawlings argue about whether Suedehead is on Viva Hate as well as Bona Drag.

 

The British indie rock band The Ordinary Boys are named after the Viva Hate track of the same name.

 

The melodic hardcore band A Wilhelm Scream have a song called "Me vs. Morrissey in the Pretentiousness Contest (The Ladder Match)".

 

A song by Seattle band Harvey Danger, entitled "Meetings With Remarkable Men," includes the following lyric: "I bowed before the Avatar / He said, "The problem's clear to me, / You never got over Morrissey."

 

American band Brand New gives a tip of the hat in their song "Mixtape" on the album Your Favorite Weapon. Frontman Jesse Lacey sings, "...And I'm sick of your tattoos, and the way you always criticize the Smiths... and Morrissey."

 

Brodie Foster Hubbard cites Morrissey as an influence, often telling the story of kissing his girlfriend for the first time parked in front of Morrissey's former Sunset and Sweetzer home. He is often seen playing live in a Morrissey T-shirt, and has covered "National Front Disco" and "Last of the Famous International Playboys" in concert.

 

AFI vocalist, Davey Havok is a great fan of Morrissey, and has the word Moz tattooed on his right wrist, each letter enclosed in a heart.

 

Arizona band Peachcake have a song entitled "I Fell in Love With You While Listening to My Favorite Morrissey" on their 2004 Chain Letter EP.

 

Argentine musician Leo Garcia wrote a song titled Morrissey in his album Mar.

 

British band The Boy Least Likely To named themselves after the B-side "Girl Least Likely To".

 

1990s Denver punk band Warlock Pinchers had a song called "Morrissey Rides a Cockhorse" on their album "Deadly Kung Fu Action".

 

1980s hardcore punk band The Meatmen have a song entitled "Morrissey Must Die"

 

Ross McLennan (formerly of indie beat band Snout) has covered "Last of the Famous International Playboys"

Texan punk rock band 30footFALL from Houston have a song called "Feel Like Morrisey", which is on their album Acme 143.

 

In the song "The Day I See You Again" by Dubstar, Sarah Blackwood sings "If the man you've grown to be is more Morrison than Morrissey".

 

Second verse of the song "Dark Skinned White Girls" by the underground rapper MURS begins with words "Now she likes The Smiths, The Cure, really into Morrissey".

 

The Oregon rock/ska/swing band Cherry Poppin' Daddies have a song entitled 'Flower Fight With Morrissey'.

 

The cover of the Everyday is Like Sunday vinyl record was seen in the background of Pete Wentz' nude pictures in March 2006.

 

Fall Out Boy's Joe Trohman has "Viva La Hate" tattooed across his abdomen in honor of Morrissey.

 

Did you get all of this from the wikipedia page?

Indeed. Some maybe total fabrication from the truth, though. Just an attempt to try and bring in some more posters from beyond

As I said in another topic Jeff Buckley was very much influenced by The Smiths, he once said:

 

"The Smiths hasn't been equalled. That goes for the composition of the songs, the lyrics and the performance. What Johnny Marr and he (Morrissey) did was fabulous, nobody can beat that. If I'd ever start a rock band, I'd want to approximate that level."

 

I'm surprised he isn't on the list.

Edited January 28, 200718 yr by molho_suave

Oasis, Deftones, Muse and Coldplay, all of them were influenced by The Smiths and are important bands, whether you like them or not.

Well I've always thought they're probably second only to The Beatles in terms of influence. Half the music I listen to wouldn't be around without them, my favourite band are even in that list (The Ordinary Boys) :lol:

As I said in another topic Jeff Buckley was very much influenced by The Smiths, he once said:

 

"The Smiths hasn't been equalled. That goes for the composition of the songs, the lyrics and the performance. What Johnny Marr and he (Morrissey) did was fabulous, nobody can beat that. If I'd ever start a rock band, I'd want to approximate that level."

 

I'm surprised he isn't on the list.

WAHEY :cheer:

 

Jeff Buckley is pure class

 

His album is pretty much regarded as an all-time classic :P

Edited January 28, 200718 yr by blade699