Morrissey has rejected an offer of $75 million to tour under The Smiths' name, it has been claimed. The indie legends have been the subject of a series of phenomenal financial incentives to reform in recent years, culminating in the latest approach.
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According to reports, the only clause for the deal was that Morrissey appeared with Johnny Marr but not estranged members Andy Rourke or Mike Joyce. If a deal had been struck, 'The Smiths' would apparently have played around 50 concerts during 2008 and 2009.
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The news comes in the week that Morrissey confirmed plans to play a series of residencies in America.
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There are also unconfirmed reports that he and Marr will collaborate on a long-awaited Smiths box-set in the coming months.
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Morrissey's American tour calls at:
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September 2007
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20 Tijuana, Mexico (El Foro)
21 Las Vegas (the Pearl)
23+24+26+27+29 San Francisco (Fillmore)
29 Santa Barbara, Calif. (Santa Barbara Bowl)
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October
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01+02+04+06+08+09+11+13 Los Angeles (Palladium)
15 Salt Lake City (Thanksgiving Point)
17 Waukegan, Ill. (Genesee Theatre)
20 Merrilville, Ind. (Star Plaza)
22+23+26+28 New York (Hammerstein Ballroom)
30 Boston (Orpheum)
31 Baltimore (Ram's Head) |
