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Morrissey Gallery Spotlight: Oakland, CA - Dec. 2, 2009

The BBC has referred to Morrissey as "one of the most influential figures in the history of British pop”--and critic Steven Wells called him "the man who more or less invented indie." However you slice it, the former frontman of β€œ The Smiths” is not the type to rest on past accomplishments.

Featured Photos: Morrissey at SxSW, Austin, TX - March 16, 2006

Anyone familiar with Morrissey will not be surprised to learn that he turned down a multi-million dollar offer to reform his former band The Smiths.

Morrissey ushers in new album with live dates

Morrissey precedes the release of his first new studio album in seven years with a short string of small-venue concerts.

Briefly News and Comment: Black Crowes-Oasis Cincinnati show canceled

plus: Tom Waits at the ASCAP awards. Smiths' rhythm section in new band. " ... they want to 'Woo' in the correct spot."

Briefly News and Comment: The big Metallica interview

plus: K-Ci. Eminem in the classroom. Smiths concert footage. Willie Nelson speaks out for the family farm. Sales of blank CDs. What Napster and the labels face.