Morrissey walks off stage in Liverpool - Music

stevemoz · 08-11-2009, 08:35

Oh dear...

Morrissey walked off stage during the second song at a concert in Liverpool last night after someone from the crowd threw a bottle at him. The bottle seemed to strike him on the head. One wonders if it was a glass or plastic bottle? Either way, why pay so much money to throw things at the person you've paid to see? Plain stupid and a complete disappointment for the thousands of fans who turned up last night, many from Europe I imagine. Should he have continued the gig? Discuss....

Heres the link so ye all can see what happened

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tLUI7IGb38

divingbboy · 08-11-2009, 09:41

****ing animals. I have absolutely no problem with any performer calling a halt to a performance in such circumstances. Somewhat surprised that he didn't come back on after a break, mind.

oldhag · 08-11-2009, 09:48

He's entitled to be annoyed, but it's his job to sort it out and carry on after a warning,

Rather babyish behaviour on both sides of the stage.

neon tiger · 08-11-2009, 10:11

Idiot! Why pay for a ticket then throw a bottle at the singer. Stupid person.

Hayden · 08-11-2009, 10:27

I worry about SPM at the moment.
He's not having a good time at all.

TommyGavin76 · 08-11-2009, 10:33

Didn't he come back on then? What a nob.

stevemoz · 08-11-2009, 10:34

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Originally Posted by Hayden

I worry about SPM at the moment.
He's not having a good time at all.

Not at all. Tis' a real shame, but he has been touring far too much of recent times. Why not take a couple of years off, sip some gin, not read the Daily Mail and just relax and re-charge? The set lists have been to say the least uninspiring recently and he just doesn't seem that into it at the moment.

Hayden · 08-11-2009, 10:38

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Originally Posted by stevemoz

Not at all. Tis' a real shame, but he has been touring far too much of recent times. Why not take a couple of years off, sip some gin, not read the Daily Mail and just relax and re-charge? The set lists have been to say the least uninspiring recently and he just doesn't seem that into it at the moment.

Thats exactly what he should do. He's got nothing to prove to anyone.
With the legacy he has left he needn't work another day in his life if he doesn't want to.

Muzzy64 · 08-11-2009, 11:26

Saw him at Ally Pally and he was excellent but I have to say he didn't look well.

Idiot for throwing a bottle.

Is this a Liverpool hates Manchester thing ?

Rich243 · 08-11-2009, 12:02

i was there, as far as i know it was a plastic bottle, as that was what as being sold at the bars, the thing is the bottle should not have been inside the arena, the security were getting people to tip the beer into the plastic cups provided on the way onto the floor area of the arena

the offender was removed eventually, but Morrissey did not reappear, i don't really blame him to be honest

i can't see it being a Manchester v Liverpool thing, just some idiot who thought he was being cool in front of his mates by throwing something at Morrissey

mazzy50 · 08-11-2009, 12:45

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Originally Posted by stevemoz

Oh dear...

Morrissey walked off stage during the second song at a concert in Liverpool last night after someone from the crowd threw a bottle at him. The bottle seemed to strike him on the head. One wonders if it was a glass or plastic bottle? Either way, why pay so much money to throw things at the person you've paid to see? Plain stupid and a complete disappointment for the thousands of fans who turned up last night, many from Europe I imagine. Should he have continued the gig? Discuss....

Heres the link so ye all can see what happened

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tLUI7IGb38

The way it bounces suggests a plastic bottle - looks like a water bottle from the shape but could have been a plastic beer bottle I suppose, although they aren't usually clear plastic.

Whatever it was, the person who threw it was a complete t*t, but sadly they seem to be an increasing annoyance at gigs.

I saw RH in Manchester and the show was awesome but almost spoilt by the drunken idiots who spent the whole evening talking at the top of their voices and pushing back and forth throught the crowd for their endless trips to the bar to get yet more alcohol. I don't understand why they don't just go to the pub and leave the people who actually want to see the artist to enjoy the show in peace.

As for Mozza, I think an anouncement that any more missiles and the show would be over, followed by a return to the stage would probably have been more reasonable behaviour. I really feel for the people that forked out loads of money to book tickets, travel, stop over at hotels, hire babysitters etc etc, to end up seeing only one and a half songs. Unless he was actually injured, I don't think it was fair on the thousands of other audience members/fans to just end the show.

cissy scouse · 08-11-2009, 13:18

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Originally Posted by mazzy50

I saw RH in Manchester and the show was awesome but almost spoilt by the drunken idiots who spent the whole evening talking at the top of their voices and pushing back and forth throught the crowd for their endless trips to the bar to get yet more alcohol. I don't understand why they don't just go to the pub and leave the people who actually want to see the artist to enjoy the show in peace.

As for Mozza, I think an anouncement that any more missiles and the show would be over, followed by a return to the stage would probably have been more reasonable behaviour. I really feel for the people that forked out loads of money to book tickets, travel, stop over at hotels, hire babysitters etc etc, to end up seeing only one and a half songs. Unless he was actually injured, I don't think it was fair on the thousands of other audience members/fans to just end the show.

Totally agree with you. I'm old enough to remember when audiences were actually respectful to bands and went to gigs to enjoy the music. Sadly you get people chatting on mobiles, drunken behaviour etc. Nothing wrong with a drink, but when you become a nuisance not nice.

Agree though that Mozza's reaction was extreme. The offender should have been chucked out, warning given and gig resumed. So unfair to the majority of the audience.

TVScourge · 08-11-2009, 14:35

My God. Silly thing for anyone to do to any act, but Morrissey shouldn't have walked off stage just like that. He would be annoyed but he only cared about himself and not his fans.

It didn't stop Robbie Williams when he got shoved off the stage by a mad fan at Stuttgart in 2001. He asked if the audience was alright, and then carried on with the show as if nothing had happened. Not playing the wounded martyr.

Nasalhair · 08-11-2009, 16:10

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Originally Posted by TVScourge

My God. Silly thing for anyone to do to any act, but Morrissey shouldn't have walked off stage just like that. He would be annoyed but he only cared about himself and not his fans.

It didn't stop Robbie Williams when he got shoved off the stage by a mad fan at Stuttgart in 2001. He asked if the audience was alright, and then carried on with the show as if nothing had happened. Not playing the wounded martyr.

Do bear in mind however that Morrissey is 50 years old... In addition he's been very unwell of late, and is also something of a curmudgeonly character.

I was there last night and when I found out what had happened I didn't blame him for ending the show there and then, even though I'd spent £60+ on tickets, plus money on petrol and car parking. If he'd carried on another idiot in the audience may have thought they'd throw something too as the last time it had happened Morrissey had just carried on regardless. It was a shame the show ended so suddenly, especially after such a stunning performance of "This Charming Man", but the idiotic behaviour of a mindless individual in the audience ruined it for everyone.

stereoman · 08-11-2009, 18:38

I've always wondered in situations like these...what happens to the punters? Can they demand their money back?

Rich243 · 08-11-2009, 19:43

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Originally Posted by stereoman

I've always wondered in situations like these...what happens to the punters? Can they demand their money back?

i am awaiting an email from the Echo arena

soilhoof · 08-11-2009, 19:44

I applaud Morrissey for walking off. Why no-one launched the contents of a bottle bank at the tuneless, mugging Robbie Williams at his recent comeback gig is beyond me.
Not relevant? Well, considering that Robbie's "comeback" stage posturing, between-song comments and new interview style are crap, fumbled impressions of Mozzer's style, I'd say it was proper to compare the two.

Rich243 · 08-11-2009, 19:47

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Originally Posted by mazzy50

The way it bounces suggests a plastic bottle - looks like a water bottle from the shape but could have been a plastic beer bottle I suppose, although they aren't usually clear plastic.

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deffo a bottle, my mate was about a yard away from the idiot, and the beer was in clear plastic bottles with the relevant label on

BigBHM · 08-11-2009, 19:57

Whatever happened to 'The Show Must Go On'?
Did the fans get a refund?
Did Morrissey explain his behaviour?
I mean, fine, it is a nasty act, but it happens to musicians of every ilk at some point in their careers, most just carry on.
This is what happens when an 'artist' is allowed to view himself as a demi-God and believes his own hype.
Basically, he should have finished the gig after a break but he was too much of a diva.
Now flame me Morrissey fans, you know you want to.

Radiomaniac · 08-11-2009, 20:04

Evan a plastic bottle, when containing liquid, can inflict injury.

Everyone who is a Morrissey fan and knows his ways, would surely know that he's not like anyone else, and would probably not continue the show.

I couldn't care less what non-fans think, to be honest - my main concern would be that he wasn't injured.

BigBHM · 08-11-2009, 20:15

Just to clarify, I was not trying to goad people, nor was I trying to be particularly rude about Morrissey.
I am not a fan of his but I have no dislike of him either, but I do know that there was a time when no artist would stop a show in those circumstances unless injured.
My 'flaming' comment was made purely because I know what it is like to be a passionate fan, and I would argue if anyone said something about my heros - even IF it was true really.
Of course, I am glad that the man was not hurt, but I do think he had a duty to his audience - only one threw a bottle, thousands paid good money to be entertained.

decemberboy · 08-11-2009, 20:28

I don't blame him for not coming back on, if I was assaulted at work I'd probably want the rest of the day off too.

TommyGavin76 · 09-11-2009, 06:58

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Originally Posted by soilhoof

I applaud Morrissey for walking off. Why no-one launched the contents of a bottle bank at the tuneless, mugging Robbie Williams at his recent comeback gig is beyond me.
Not relevant? Well, considering that Robbie's "comeback" stage posturing, between-song comments and new interview style are crap, fumbled impressions of Mozzer's style, I'd say it was proper to compare the two.

Why have you gone completely off topic and slagged off a performer who has been considerably more successful in his career than Morrissey?

Puterkid · 09-11-2009, 08:41

Actually Robbie got pushed off a stage, and he still returned to complete his gig. I admired him for that.

I've never taken to Morrisey as a person, I admit. So a stupid 'fan' threw a plastic bottle of beer. Sure, not a nice thing, but as someone else said, an artist should respect the thousands of other fans who turned up.

MD1500 · 09-11-2009, 10:09

Morrissey is going through a tough time at the moment. No record label, Collapsing on stage, now this.

Still, on the plus side, it will all be good material for future lyrics.

08-11-2009, 08:35	#1
stevemoz Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Services: Virgin TV Size XL, Talk L and Size L Broadband Posts: 108	Morrissey walks off stage in Liverpool Oh dear... Morrissey walked off stage during the second song at a concert in Liverpool last night after someone from the crowd threw a bottle at him. The bottle seemed to strike him on the head. One wonders if it was a glass or plastic bottle? Either way, why pay so much money to throw things at the person you've paid to see? Plain stupid and a complete disappointment for the thousands of fans who turned up last night, many from Europe I imagine. Should he have continued the gig? Discuss.... Heres the link so ye all can see what happened http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tLUI7IGb38

08-11-2009, 11:26	#9
Muzzy64 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 180	Is this a Liverpool hates Manchester thing ? Saw him at Ally Pally and he was excellent but I have to say he didn't look well. Idiot for throwing a bottle. Is this a Liverpool hates Manchester thing ?

08-11-2009, 09:41	#2
divingbboy Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,633	****ing animals. I have absolutely no problem with any performer calling a halt to a performance in such circumstances. Somewhat surprised that he didn't come back on after a break, mind.

08-11-2009, 09:48	#3
oldhag Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 259	He's entitled to be annoyed, but it's his job to sort it out and carry on after a warning, Rather babyish behaviour on both sides of the stage.

08-11-2009, 10:11	#4
neon tiger Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Belfast, Ireland Posts: 1,281	Idiot! Why pay for a ticket then throw a bottle at the singer. Stupid person.

08-11-2009, 10:27	#5
Hayden Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Midlands Services: With A Smile Posts: 7,639	I worry about SPM at the moment. He's not having a good time at all.

08-11-2009, 10:33	#6
TommyGavin76 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 10,554	Didn't he come back on then? What a nob.

08-11-2009, 12:02	#10
Rich243 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chester Services: SonyKDL40X3000, Humax freesat HDR, Humax 8000, PS3 Posts: 522	i was there, as far as i know it was a plastic bottle, as that was what as being sold at the bars, the thing is the bottle should not have been inside the arena, the security were getting people to tip the beer into the plastic cups provided on the way onto the floor area of the arena the offender was removed eventually, but Morrissey did not reappear, i don't really blame him to be honest i can't see it being a Manchester v Liverpool thing, just some idiot who thought he was being cool in front of his mates by throwing something at Morrissey

08-11-2009, 14:35	#13
TVScourge Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NI Services: Freeview, Freesat Posts: 166	My God. Silly thing for anyone to do to any act, but Morrissey shouldn't have walked off stage just like that. He would be annoyed but he only cared about himself and not his fans. It didn't stop Robbie Williams when he got shoved off the stage by a mad fan at Stuttgart in 2001. He asked if the audience was alright, and then carried on with the show as if nothing had happened. Not playing the wounded martyr.

08-11-2009, 18:38	#15
stereoman Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Services: The people behind Encyclopedia Dramatica must die! Posts: 1,004	I've always wondered in situations like these...what happens to the punters? Can they demand their money back?

08-11-2009, 19:44	#17
soilhoof Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 580	I applaud Morrissey for walking off. Why no-one launched the contents of a bottle bank at the tuneless, mugging Robbie Williams at his recent comeback gig is beyond me. Not relevant? Well, considering that Robbie's "comeback" stage posturing, between-song comments and new interview style are crap, fumbled impressions of Mozzer's style, I'd say it was proper to compare the two.

08-11-2009, 19:57	#19
BigBHM Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brian May's Back Garden Services: Virgin L, Freeview, ps3 Posts: 1,435	Whatever happened to 'The Show Must Go On'? Did the fans get a refund? Did Morrissey explain his behaviour? I mean, fine, it is a nasty act, but it happens to musicians of every ilk at some point in their careers, most just carry on. This is what happens when an 'artist' is allowed to view himself as a demi-God and believes his own hype. Basically, he should have finished the gig after a break but he was too much of a diva. Now flame me Morrissey fans, you know you want to.

08-11-2009, 20:04	#20
Radiomaniac Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In Old Amsterdam Services: Cheese, Clogs, Tulips, Barrel Organ Posts: 17,772 Blog Entries: 2	Evan a plastic bottle, when containing liquid, can inflict injury. Everyone who is a Morrissey fan and knows his ways, would surely know that he's not like anyone else, and would probably not continue the show. I couldn't care less what non-fans think, to be honest - my main concern would be that he wasn't injured.

08-11-2009, 20:15	#21
BigBHM Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brian May's Back Garden Services: Virgin L, Freeview, ps3 Posts: 1,435	Just to clarify, I was not trying to goad people, nor was I trying to be particularly rude about Morrissey. I am not a fan of his but I have no dislike of him either, but I do know that there was a time when no artist would stop a show in those circumstances unless injured. My 'flaming' comment was made purely because I know what it is like to be a passionate fan, and I would argue if anyone said something about my heros - even IF it was true really. Of course, I am glad that the man was not hurt, but I do think he had a duty to his audience - only one threw a bottle, thousands paid good money to be entertained.

08-11-2009, 20:28	#22
decemberboy Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Services: My own personal Jesus Posts: 2,042	I don't blame him for not coming back on, if I was assaulted at work I'd probably want the rest of the day off too.

09-11-2009, 08:41	#24
Puterkid Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,354	Actually Robbie got pushed off a stage, and he still returned to complete his gig. I admired him for that. I've never taken to Morrisey as a person, I admit. So a stupid 'fan' threw a plastic bottle of beer. Sure, not a nice thing, but as someone else said, an artist should respect the thousands of other fans who turned up.

09-11-2009, 10:09	#25
MD1500 Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,448	Morrissey is going through a tough time at the moment. No record label, Collapsing on stage, now this. Still, on the plus side, it will all be good material for future lyrics.