Ex-Smiths frontman Morrissey returning to Israel in August
The respected solo artist will perform in Tel Aviv and Caesarea on 30th anniversary of his band’s landmark album ‘The Queen is Dead’
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleJessica Steinberg, The Times of Israel's culture and lifestyles editor, covers the Sabra scene from south to north and back to the center
The iconic, charismatic Morrissey, originally of Manchester indie band The Smiths, now a solo artist, announced his return to Israel with two concerts, on August 22 in Tel Aviv’s Heichal HaTarbut and August 24 in the Caesarea ampitheater.
Celebrating 30 years since the release of the famed Smiths album, “The Queen is Dead,” Morrissey’s concerts are expected to sell out, as they did in 2012, the last time he performed in Israel.
The quirky lyricist, known for his strong views on politics, vegetarianism and human sexuality, is expected to sing several fan favorites, including “There is a Light that Never Goes Out,” “Every Day is Like Sunday,” “I Know It’s Over,” “How Soon is Now” and “Suedehead.”
Since performing here in 2012, Morrissey released his tenth studio album, “World Peace is None of Your Business” and his first novel, “List of the Lost,” which received mostly bad reviews.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkrVNaf7UWk
The charming musician, however, always known for connecting to his audiences, is beloved by Israelis, as well as by fans worldwide. He was ranked by Rolling Stone Magazine as 92nd of “The 100 Greatest Singers of All Time.”
Tickets are available at the Eventim site, or by calling *9066. Tickets start at NIS 199.
The Times of Israel Community.