Morrissey was due to play two shows on January 26th and 27th in California, both of which have been cancelled. As well as his North American gigs, Morrissey’s South American tour which would run from the 3rd to the 24th in February has also been cancelled. The tour was intended to span South America, stopping at Mexico, Peru, Colombia, Chile, Argentina, and Brazil. The singer is to remain in Switzerland under medical supervision until he recovers.

Californian post-punk band, She Wants Revenge, was booked to support Morrissey on the Californian leg of his American tour. The band has since expressed their sadness at Morrissey’s poor health and subsequent cancellation. Taking to Instagram, the band said: “like many of you, though we are frustrated and deeply disappointed, we are not terribly surprised… We all knew this was a possibility, we just hoped it would play out different this time”. 

Although these circumstances are outside of Morrissey’s control, the singer does have a history of last-minute cancellations. In July 2023, Morrissey cancelled the Nottingham leg of his UK and Ireland tour on the day of the performance. This tour was itself announced after he pulled out of a London show scheduled for the same day in July. Later in 2023, Morrissey was scheduled to play in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Bangkok as part of his 40 years of Morrissey tour. These events were also cancelled just days before they were supposed to go ahead. Morrissey’s 40 years of Morrissey tour has faced a slew of abrupt cancellations across the globe.

This latest wave of cancellations only continues Morrissey’s unreliable reputation, leaving the singer’s live career in stasis. In light of Morrissey’s claim that “cancel culture begins at home”, it seems appropriate that the singer has now cancelled himself abroad.

I’m back… we’re back. New music. Let’s go. pic.twitter.com/F7sIY3UPZU

— Johnny Marr (@Johnny_Marr) August 26, 2021

The musician also hinted at a new music video in his tweet. The musician recently signed an album deal with musical publisher BMG, describing the deal the musician expressed his joy and stated “It’s a good feeling”

The musician’s rise to fame began when he co-wrote and played the guitar with The Smiths formed in 1982.  The band lineup also included frontman Morrisey, Andy Rourke (Bassist) and Mike Joyce (Drummer).

The band’s debut album The Smiths was released on the 3rd March 1984 and peaked at number 10 in the UK Official Albums Chart. The band’s album Meat is Murder was released on February 11th 1985 providing them with a number 1 album.

The musician departed from the band in 1987 and worked with various bands until embarking on his solo career. The soloist released his debut solo album The Messenger co-produced with James Doviak on February 25th 2013.  The album reached number 10 in the UK Official Singles Chart and the musician has not released any solo material since the release of his 2019 single “Single Life”.

Upon signing his new deal with BMG, the musician has now hinted at new music and is ready to release new material under his new deal with BMG. The musician is set to perform intimate concerts next month and is joined by Blossoms, The Big Moon and Zuzu for his sold-out tour date in Manchester.

See Johnny Marr’s Tour dates below. Tickets for the remainder of his dates are available here

20/09/21 University Union- Leeds
21/09 King George’s Hall- Blackburn
23/09 Electric Ballroom- London
25/09 Emirates Old Trafford- Manchester

Tickets on sale now. https://t.co/tnoz5F0oWg pic.twitter.com/HrJqihK5sC

— Johnny Marr (@Johnny_Marr) July 30, 2021