Letters by pre-Smiths Morrissey set for auction
Summary
Letters written by Morrissey before he formed the band The Smiths are set to be auctioned in London. The letters, written between 1974 and 1979, show his early ambitions and thoughts on music and politics, and are expected to sell for about £22,000.Key Facts
- The letters were written by Morrissey between the ages of 14 and 20.
- They were addressed to his pen friend Simon Pitt, who later became Birmingham's poet laureate.
- The letters reveal Morrissey's ambition to be a rock star, actor, or writer.
- Morrissey wrote about attending a Sex Pistols concert and changed his opinion about them.
- The letters mention Morrissey's involvement with early punk bands, including The Nosebleeds.
- Some letters discuss political views, including his reaction to Margaret Thatcher becoming prime minister.
- The collection will be auctioned by Dawsons Auctioneers on 26 August.
- The Smiths, with Morrissey as lead singer, were key figures in British indie rock during the 1980s.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
