Boz Boorer
Encyclopedia
Boz Boorer is a British guitarist
and producer
most known for his work founding the new wave
rockabilly
group, The Polecats
, and later for his work as a co-writer, guitarist and musical director with Morrissey
.
and vocalist), Phil Bloomberg (bassist
), and Chris Hawkes (drummer
). After finding much difficulty persuading promoters to book them on the rockabilly circuit with a name sounding "too punk
", they adopted Hawkes' suggested band name The Polecats. Hawkes was later replaced by Neil Rooney. Three years after forming, the band signed to the fledgling British
rockabilly record label
Nervous Records
, and released the single
"Rockabilly Guy" in 1979.
By 1980 the Polecats had signed to Mercury Records
. That same year they released their most successful LP
, Polecats Are Go! The band had UK
chart
success with a David Bowie
cover "John, I'm Only Dancing
", a reworking of "Rockabilly Guy", and another cover version
of the T.Rex song "Jeepster
". In 1983, they entered the charts in the United States
with their song "Make a Circuit With Me." Shortly after this, John Buck replaced Neil Rooney on drum
s. Boorer left the group but in the 80's but led a Polecats reunion in 1989, which produced a live album
and a new studio
set. Raucous Records
released a compilation album
of Boz Boorer's work entitled Between The Polecats in early 2001. The band continue to tour when time permits, with the most recent gigs being in 2010.
, joined Morrissey
in 1991 when the singer assembled a new band tour in promotion of his album Kill Uncle
. Along with Whyte, he is credited with successfully synthesizing jangle pop
and American rockabilly to create a new sound for Morrissey that helped to revitalize his career. Since 1991, Boorer has worked not only as one of Morrissey's co-writers and guitarists but as the "musical director" of the band as well.
, Kirsty MacColl
, Joan Armatrading
, Jools Holland
, and Edwyn Collins
. He also worked with his wife's band the Shillelagh Sisters
between 1983 and 1998.
In 2009 Boz produced the debut EP
by Tiguana Bibles, "Child of the Moon".
Boz and Lyn also own a studio in Portugal, Serra Vista Studio which has been extremely busy in 2010. In the Summer of 2010 Boorer recorded, produced and mixed Portuguese garage/blues/rock band Murdering Tripping Blues' second album "Share the Fire".
† Written by Boorer
Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
and producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
most known for his work founding the new wave
New Wave music
New Wave is a subgenre of :rock music that emerged in the mid to late 1970s alongside punk rock. The term at first generally was synonymous with punk rock before being considered a genre in its own right that incorporated aspects of electronic and experimental music, mod subculture, disco and 1960s...
rockabilly
Rockabilly
Rockabilly is one of the earliest styles of rock and roll music, dating to the early 1950s.The term rockabilly is a portmanteau of rock and hillbilly, the latter a reference to the country music that contributed strongly to the style's development...
group, The Polecats
The Polecats
-Career:The Polecats are a rockabilly band formed in 1977 in North London. The original line-up was Tim Worman , Martin "Boz" Boorer, , Phil Bloomberg, , and Chris Hawkes , who originally played under the name "Cult Heroes." Finding difficulty persuading promoters to book them on the rockabilly...
, and later for his work as a co-writer, guitarist and musical director with Morrissey
Morrissey
Steven Patrick Morrissey , known as Morrissey, is an English singer and lyricist. He rose to prominence in the 1980s as the lyricist and vocalist of the alternative rock band The Smiths. The band was highly successful in the United Kingdom but broke up in 1987, and Morrissey began a solo career,...
.
The Polecats
The band "Cult Heroes" was formed in 1977 by Tim Worman (a.k.a Tim Polecat, vocalist), Boz Boorer (guitaristGuitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
and vocalist), Phil Bloomberg (bassist
Bassist
A bass player, or bassist is a musician who plays a bass instrument such as a double bass, bass guitar, keyboard bass or a low brass instrument such as a tuba or sousaphone. Different musical genres tend to be associated with one or more of these instruments...
), and Chris Hawkes (drummer
Drummer
A drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
). After finding much difficulty persuading promoters to book them on the rockabilly circuit with a name sounding "too punk
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
", they adopted Hawkes' suggested band name The Polecats. Hawkes was later replaced by Neil Rooney. Three years after forming, the band signed to the fledgling British
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
rockabilly record label
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
Nervous Records
Nervous Records
Nervous Records is a UK based rockabilly music independent record label. It was formed in 1979. Artists include Nekromantix, Restless, The Nervous Fellas, The Quakes and many more. The website sells CDs and mp3s. Nervous Records an independent record label based in the UK born out of years of DJ...
, and released the single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
"Rockabilly Guy" in 1979.
By 1980 the Polecats had signed to Mercury Records
Mercury Records
Mercury Records is a record label operating as a standalone company in the UK and as part of the Island Def Jam Motown Music Group in the US; both are subsidiaries of Universal Music Group. There is also a Mercury Records in Australia, which is a local artist and repertoire division of Universal...
. That same year they released their most successful LP
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
, Polecats Are Go! The band had UK
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
chart
Record chart
A record chart is a ranking of recorded music according to popularity during a given period of time. Examples of music charts are the Hit parade, Hot 100 or Top 40....
success with a David Bowie
David Bowie
David Bowie is an English musician, actor, record producer and arranger. A major figure for over four decades in the world of popular music, Bowie is widely regarded as an innovator, particularly for his work in the 1970s...
cover "John, I'm Only Dancing
John, I'm Only Dancing
"John, I’m Only Dancing" is a single by David Bowie, released in September 1972.-Recording and release:The song was widely believed to be concerned with a homosexual relationship, the narrator informing his boyfriend not to worry about the girl he's with because he's "only dancing" with her...
", a reworking of "Rockabilly Guy", and another cover version
Cover version
In popular music, a cover version or cover song, or simply cover, is a new performance or recording of a contemporary or previously recorded, commercially released song or popular song...
of the T.Rex song "Jeepster
Jeepster (song)
"Jeepster" was a 1971 single by the British glam rock band T. Rex, both taken from the group's second album, Electric Warrior....
". In 1983, they entered the charts in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
with their song "Make a Circuit With Me." Shortly after this, John Buck replaced Neil Rooney on drum
Drum
The drum is a member of the percussion group of musical instruments, which is technically classified as the membranophones. Drums consist of at least one membrane, called a drumhead or drum skin, that is stretched over a shell and struck, either directly with the player's hands, or with a...
s. Boorer left the group but in the 80's but led a Polecats reunion in 1989, which produced a live album
Live album
A live album is a recording consisting of material recorded during stage performances using remote recording techniques, commonly contrasted with a studio album...
and a new studio
Recording studio
A recording studio is a facility for sound recording and mixing. Ideally both the recording and monitoring spaces are specially designed by an acoustician to achieve optimum acoustic properties...
set. Raucous Records
Raucous Records
Raucous Records is a British record label focusing on rockabilly, psychobilly, rock and roll, and surf music. The label has released albums such as "Between The Polecats" by The Polecats, "Rock 'n' Roll Fever" by Jay Chance, "Rockabilly Express" by Gary Setzer and Barry Ryan, "The Lost Album" by...
released a compilation album
Compilation album
A compilation album is an album featuring tracks from one or more performers, often culled from a variety of sources The tracks are usually collected according to a common characteristic, such as popularity, genre, source or subject matter...
of Boz Boorer's work entitled Between The Polecats in early 2001. The band continue to tour when time permits, with the most recent gigs being in 2010.
Morrissey
Boorer, along with guitarist Alain WhyteAlain Whyte
Alain Gordon Whyte is an English guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He is most known for being Morrissey's main songwriting partner since 1991 and his lead guitarist from 1991-2004...
, joined Morrissey
Morrissey
Steven Patrick Morrissey , known as Morrissey, is an English singer and lyricist. He rose to prominence in the 1980s as the lyricist and vocalist of the alternative rock band The Smiths. The band was highly successful in the United Kingdom but broke up in 1987, and Morrissey began a solo career,...
in 1991 when the singer assembled a new band tour in promotion of his album Kill Uncle
Kill Uncle
Kill Uncle is Morrissey's second solo album, released on 4 March 1991 by EMI and HMV Records...
. Along with Whyte, he is credited with successfully synthesizing jangle pop
Jangle pop
Jangle pop is a genre of alternative rock from the mid-1980s that "marked a return to the chiming or jangly guitars and pop melodies of the '60s" bands such as The Byrds, with their electric twelve-string guitars and power pop song structures. Mid-1980s jangle pop was a non-mainstream "pop-based...
and American rockabilly to create a new sound for Morrissey that helped to revitalize his career. Since 1991, Boorer has worked not only as one of Morrissey's co-writers and guitarists but as the "musical director" of the band as well.
Solo career and other work
Boorer has also found the time to release solo material between his recording and touring. In 2008 Boorer released the album Miss Pearl. Besides having a solo career, writing and playing for Morrissey and touring occasionally with the Polecats, Boorer has also worked with other artists, including Adam AntAdam Ant
Adam Ant is an English musician who gained popularity as the lead singer of New Wave/post-punk group Adam and the Ants and later as a solo artist, scoring ten UK top ten hits between 1980 and 1983, including three No.1s...
, Kirsty MacColl
Kirsty MacColl
Kirsty Anna MacColl was an English singer-songwriter.MacColl scored several pop hits from the early 1980s to the early 1990s...
, Joan Armatrading
Joan Armatrading
Joan Anita Barbara Armatrading, MBE is a British singer, songwriter and guitarist. Armatrading is a three-time Grammy Award-nominee and has been nominated twice for BRIT Awards as Best Female Artist...
, Jools Holland
Jools Holland
Julian Miles "Jools" Holland OBE, DL is an English pianist, bandleader, singer, composer, and television presenter. He was a founder of the band Squeeze and his work has involved him with many artists including Sting, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, The Who, David Gilmour and Bono.Holland is a...
, and Edwyn Collins
Edwyn Collins
Edwyn Stephen Collins is an Ivor Novello Award winning Scottish musician, playing mostly electric guitar-driven pop. Collins formed the musical group Nu-Sonics in 1976, which later became Orange Juice...
. He also worked with his wife's band the Shillelagh Sisters
Shillelagh Sisters
The Shillelagh Sisters were a UK female group composed of Jacquie O'Sullivan , Lynder Halpin , Patricia “Trisha” O’Flynn and Maria “Mitzi” Ryan...
between 1983 and 1998.
In 2009 Boz produced the debut EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
by Tiguana Bibles, "Child of the Moon".
Boz and Lyn also own a studio in Portugal, Serra Vista Studio which has been extremely busy in 2010. In the Summer of 2010 Boorer recorded, produced and mixed Portuguese garage/blues/rock band Murdering Tripping Blues' second album "Share the Fire".
Personal life
Boorer has been married to Lyn for 23 years. They have been together since 1981 and have two daughters: Pearl-May and Billie-Rose.Songwriting credits with Morrissey
- "Now My Heart Is FullNow My Heart Is Full"Now My Heart Is Full" is a song by British artist Morrissey from his fourth solo album Vauxhall and I. Critics have suggested the song's refrain of "Dallow, Spicer, Pinkie, Cubitt" addresses the gangsters from Graham Greene's 1938 novel Brighton Rock and so has a thematic link with Morrissey's...
", "Spring-Heeled Jim", "The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I GetThe More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get"The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get" is a song by Morrissey, released as a single in February 1994. It was taken from the then-unreleased Vauxhall and I album and was the first Morrissey single to be produced by Steve Lillywhite....
", "Lifeguard Sleeping, Girl Drowning", and "Speedway" from Vauxhall and IVauxhall and IVauxhall and I is a 1994 Parlophone album by British musician Morrissey. Q listed it as one of the top ten albums of 1994. The release cemented Morrissey's success in the US, giving him a top 20 album and his first hit single there with the song "The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get"... - "The Teachers Are Afraid of the Pupils" and "Reader Meet Author" from Southpaw GrammarSouthpaw GrammarSouthpaw Grammar is the fifth solo album by the British alternative rock singer Morrissey. It was released in August 1995 and charted at number 66 in the United States and at number 4 in the United Kingdom...
- "Maladjusted", "Ammunition", and "Satan Rejected My SoulSatan Rejected My Soul"Satan Rejected My Soul" is a song by Morrissey, released as a single in December 1997. It was the third single to be taken from the Maladjusted album....
" from MaladjustedMaladjustedMaladjusted is an album by Morrissey, released on 11 August 1997. The album was praised at the time as a return to form for Morrissey, albeit one without the broad appeal of some of his earlier work.... - "Come Back to Camden", "I'm Not Sorry", "The World is Full of Crashing Bores" and "I Like You", from You Are the QuarryYou Are the Quarry-CD:-DVD:# "Irish Blood, English Heart" # "First of the Gang to Die" # "First of the Gang to Die" # "I Have Forgiven Jesus"...
. - I'm Throwing My Arms Around ParisI'm Throwing My Arms Around Paris"I'm Throwing My Arms Around Paris" is a song written by Morrissey along with Boz Boorer, the two being responsible for lyrics and music respectively. The song was the first single to be released from Morrissey's 2009 album Years of Refusal. It was recorded in Los Angeles and produced by Jerry...
, That's How People Grow UpThat's How People Grow Up"That's How People Grow Up" is a 2008 single by British singer Morrissey. The song, released on 4 February 2008, was used to promote his latest Greatest Hits album...
, Black Cloud and One Day Goodbye Will Be Farewell from Years of RefusalYears of RefusalYears of Refusal is the ninth solo album by Morrissey. Distributed by Decca in the UK and Lost Highway in the US, it was released on 16 February 2009 in the UK and on 17 February 2009 in the US...
. - "Jack the Ripper", "Christian Dior", "Mexico", "Noise is the Best Revenge", "The Public Image", "The Slum Mums" and "You've Had Her" are tracks that appeared on B-sides of Morrissey singles.
The Polecats
- "Rockabilly Guy" (1979)
- "John I'm Only Dancing" (1981) #35 UK
- "Rockabilly Guy" #35 UK
- "Jeepster" #53 UK
- "Make A Circuit With Me" (1983) #76 UK
Shillelagh Sisters
- "Give Me My FreedomGive Me My Freedom"Give Me My Freedom" was the first Shillelagh Sisters single. It was released in April, 1984 by CBS. The group had some press coverage and also did some television shows and a John Peel session at Radio One. The Shillelagh Sisters also went on tour as the supporting act for British rock band Spear...
" (1984) UK #100. - "Passion FruitPassion Fruit - Shillelagh SistersThe Latin-flavoured "Passion Fruit" was their second single released by CBS with a cover of Nancy Sinatra’s "These Boots Are Made For Walkin'" as the B-side. The record was remixed by pop mogul Pete Waterman. It failed to gain any interest and didn’t make the UK top 100, peaking in the...
" (1984) UK #140
Morrissey
- "Pregnant for the Last TimePregnant for the Last Time"Pregnant for the Last Time" was a single by Morrissey released in July 1991. It was a stand-alone single rather than taken from any album.This single saw a change in Morrissey's musical style as the 1960s pop of Kill Uncle was replaced by a harder rockabilly sound...
" (1991) UK#25 - "My Love LifeMy Love Life"My Love Life" was a single by Morrissey released in September 1991. It was a stand alone single rather than taken from any studio album, although it was included on the compilation album Suedehead: The Best of Morrissey....
" (1991) UK#29 - "We Hate It When Our Friends Become SuccessfulWe Hate It When Our Friends Become Successful"We Hate It When Our Friends Become Successful" is a single by Morrissey released in April 1992. It was taken from the then-unreleased Your Arsenal album and was the first Morrissey single to be written by Alain Whyte and produced by glam rock legend Mick Ronson.Reaching number 17 in the UK Singles...
" (1992) UK#17 - "You're the One for Me, FattyYou're the One for Me, Fatty"You're the One for Me, Fatty" was a single by Morrissey released in April 1992. It was taken from the then-unreleased Your Arsenal album and was the second Morrissey single to be written by Alain Whyte and produced by glam rock legend Mick Ronson....
" (1992) UK#19 - "TomorrowTomorrow (Morrissey song)"Tomorrow" is a single released by English singer Morrissey in September 1992. It reached number one on Billboard magazine's Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart...
" (1992) - "Certain People I KnowCertain People I Know"Certain People I Know" was a single by Morrissey released in December 1992. It was the third single to be taken from the Your Arsenal album and was the third and final Morrissey single to be produced by glam rock legend Mick Ronson....
" (1992) UK#35 - "The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I GetThe More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get"The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get" is a song by Morrissey, released as a single in February 1994. It was taken from the then-unreleased Vauxhall and I album and was the first Morrissey single to be produced by Steve Lillywhite....
" (1994) UK#8 † - "Hold on to Your FriendsHold on to Your Friends"Hold On to Your Friends" is a song by Morrissey, released as a single in May 1994. It was the second single taken from the number 1 album Vauxhall and I....
" (1994) UK#47 - "Now My Heart Is FullNow My Heart Is Full"Now My Heart Is Full" is a song by British artist Morrissey from his fourth solo album Vauxhall and I. Critics have suggested the song's refrain of "Dallow, Spicer, Pinkie, Cubitt" addresses the gangsters from Graham Greene's 1938 novel Brighton Rock and so has a thematic link with Morrissey's...
" (1994) † - "BoxersBoxers (song)"Boxers" is a song by Morrissey, released in January 1995 to promote a tour of the same name.The single reached number 23 in the UK singles chart, despite not featuring on album at the time of the release...
" (1995) UK#23 - "Dagenham Dave" (1995) UK#26
- "The Boy RacerThe Boy Racer"The Boy Racer" is a song by Morrissey, released as a single in 1995, the second single to be taken from the album Southpaw Grammar. It was Morrissey's second and final single release on the RCA record label he had signed to after leaving EMI. The single was released across two CDs, each with...
" (1995) UK#36 - "SunnySunny (Morrissey song)"Sunny" is a song by Morrissey, released as a single in December 1995. It was released by EMI to try and cash in on Morrissey's Southpaw Grammar album that had been released that year by RCA and consisted of three songs that Morrissey had recorded while under contract to EMI."Sunny" had initially...
" (1995) UK#42 - "Alma MattersAlma Matters"Alma Matters" is a song by Morrissey, released as a single in July 1997. It was the first single to be taken from the Maladjusted album and was released one week before the album....
" (1997) UK#16 - "Roy's KeenRoy's Keen"Roy's Keen" is a song by Morrissey, released as a single in October 1997. It was the second single to be taken from the Maladjusted album and was the third Morrissey single not to feature himself on the cover, instead a photograph of two boys taken by Roger Mayne on London Southam Street in the...
" (1997) UK#42 - "Satan Rejected My SoulSatan Rejected My Soul"Satan Rejected My Soul" is a song by Morrissey, released as a single in December 1997. It was the third single to be taken from the Maladjusted album....
" (1997) UK#39 † - "Irish Blood, English HeartIrish Blood English Heart"Irish Blood, English Heart" is the title of a song written by British singer Morrissey from his 2004 album You Are the Quarry. It was released on 4 May 2004 in the United States and 10 May 2004 internationally....
" (2004) UK#3 - "First of the Gang to DieFirst of the Gang to Die"First of the Gang to Die" is the title of a song written by Morrissey from his 2004 album You Are the Quarry. It was released in July 2004 as the second single from the album. It was written by Morrissey along with Alain Whyte, the two being responsible for lyrics and music respectively...
" (2004) UK#6 - "Let Me Kiss YouLet Me Kiss You"Let Me Kiss You" is a song written by Morrissey and Alain Whyte. It was recorded by both Morrissey and by Nancy Sinatra, both of whom released their version as a single in the UK on 11 October 2004...
" (2004) UK#8 - "I Have Forgiven JesusI Have Forgiven Jesus"I Have Forgiven Jesus" is the title of a song written by Morrissey from his 2004 album You Are the Quarry. It was released in December 2004 as the fourth single from the album....
" (2004) UK#10 - "You Have Killed MeYou Have Killed Me"You Have Killed Me" is the first single from the album Ringleader of the Tormentors by Morrissey. The single was released on March 27, 2006. The title track was written by Morrissey and Jesse Tobias...
" UK#3 - "The Youngest Was the Most LovedThe Youngest Was the Most Loved"The Youngest Was the Most Loved" is the second single from the Morrissey album Ringleader of the Tormentors, which reached #14 in the UK and #11 in the U.S. Singles Sales. The single was released internationally on June 5, 2006 and was released on June 27, 2006 in the United States. The title...
" UK#14 - "In the Future When All's WellIn the Future When All's Well"In the Future When All's Well" was the third single from the album Ringleader of the Tormentors by Morrissey. It was added to XFM London's playlist on 18 August 2006. It also made BBC Radio 2's C-List and BBC 6 Music's A-List. The single was released internationally on 21 August 2006...
" UK#17 - "I Just Want to See the Boy HappyI Just Want to See the Boy Happy"I Just Want to See the Boy Happy" is the fourth and final single from the album Ringleader of the Tormentors by Morrissey. The single was released on 4 December 2006. The title track was written by Morrissey and Jesse Tobias...
" UK#16 - "That's How People Grow UpThat's How People Grow Up"That's How People Grow Up" is a 2008 single by British singer Morrissey. The song, released on 4 February 2008, was used to promote his latest Greatest Hits album...
" UK#14 † - ″All You Need Is MeAll You Need Is Me"All You Need Is Me" is a 2008 song by Morrissey that is featured on his Greatest Hits album. It was released as a single on 2 June 2008 in the UK for only one week. It reached #24 in the UK Top 40...
″ UK#24 - "I'm Throwing My Arms Around ParisI'm Throwing My Arms Around Paris"I'm Throwing My Arms Around Paris" is a song written by Morrissey along with Boz Boorer, the two being responsible for lyrics and music respectively. The song was the first single to be released from Morrissey's 2009 album Years of Refusal. It was recorded in Los Angeles and produced by Jerry...
" (2009) †
† Written by Boorer
The Polecats
- Polecats are Go! (1981)
- Live in Hamburg (1981)
- Cult Heroes (1984)
- Live and Rockin (1989)
- Won't Die (1996)
- Nine (1997)
- Pink Noise (1999)
- The Best of the Polecats (2000)
- Rockabilly Guys: The Best of the Polecats (2001)
- Not Nervous! Rare 1980 Demos Remastered (2006)
- Rockabilly Cats (2008)
Morrissey
- Your ArsenalYour ArsenalYour Arsenal is a 1992 album by British singer Morrissey, which was released through HMV Records. The album was regarded by many fans and critics as his strongest and heaviest effort yet upon its release...
(1992) - Vauxhall and IVauxhall and IVauxhall and I is a 1994 Parlophone album by British musician Morrissey. Q listed it as one of the top ten albums of 1994. The release cemented Morrissey's success in the US, giving him a top 20 album and his first hit single there with the song "The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get"...
(1994) - Southpaw GrammarSouthpaw GrammarSouthpaw Grammar is the fifth solo album by the British alternative rock singer Morrissey. It was released in August 1995 and charted at number 66 in the United States and at number 4 in the United Kingdom...
(1995) - MaladjustedMaladjustedMaladjusted is an album by Morrissey, released on 11 August 1997. The album was praised at the time as a return to form for Morrissey, albeit one without the broad appeal of some of his earlier work....
(1997) - You Are the QuarryYou Are the Quarry-CD:-DVD:# "Irish Blood, English Heart" # "First of the Gang to Die" # "First of the Gang to Die" # "I Have Forgiven Jesus"...
(2004) - Ringleader of the TormentorsRingleader of the Tormentors-The Band:* Morrissey – vocals* Alain Whyte – guitars and backing vocals* Boz Boorer – guitars* Jesse Tobias – guitars* Gary Day – bass guitar* Matt Chamberlain – drums* Michael Farrell – piano, organ, keyboards, trumpet, trombone and percussion...
(2006) - Years of RefusalYears of RefusalYears of Refusal is the ninth solo album by Morrissey. Distributed by Decca in the UK and Lost Highway in the US, it was released on 16 February 2009 in the UK and on 17 February 2009 in the US...
(2009)
John's Children
- John's ChildrenJohn's ChildrenJohn's Children were a 1960s pop art/mod rock band from Leatherhead, England that briefly featured future T. Rex frontman Marc Bolan. John's Children were known for their outrageous live performances and were booted off a tour with The Who in Germany in 1967 when they upstaged the headliners...
: Black & White (2011, Acid JazzAcid Jazz RecordsAcid Jazz is a record label based in east London. It takes its name from acid jazz, a genre of jazz music. Alternative version states that the genre itself was named after the record label...
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