Morrissey Cancels US Gigs: Credible Threat Cited
- Singer Morrissey has cancelled a performance following a reported threat against him and the recent death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.The cancellation was announced via an Instagram post,...
- A 26-year-old man from Ottawa, Noah Castellano, was released on bail after allegedly threatening the music artist.
- The cancellation occurred shortly after the death of Charlie kirk, a prominent conservative activist and ally of Donald Trump, on September 10, 2024.
morrissey Cancels Show Following Threat and Death of Conservative Activist
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Published september 20, 2024, at 3:24 PM PDT
Updated September 20, 2024, at 3:24 PM PDT
Cancellation Details
Singer Morrissey has cancelled a performance following a reported threat against him and the recent death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.The cancellation was announced via an Instagram post, embedded below, on September 10, 2024.
Morrissey’s instagram post announcing the cancellation. Source: Instagram
Threat and Inquiry
A 26-year-old man from Ottawa, Noah Castellano, was released on bail after allegedly threatening the music artist. According to court documents reported by the Ottawa Citizen on September 4,2024,Castellano made the threat via the Bluesky social media service.
Charlie Kirk’s Death
The cancellation occurred shortly after the death of Charlie kirk, a prominent conservative activist and ally of Donald Trump, on September 10, 2024. The Instagram post referenced “recent events” without explicitly mentioning Kirk’s death, but the timing suggests a connection.
Tour Schedule and Background
Morrissey, whose full name is Steven Patrick Morrissey, is currently on a world tour. He is scheduled to perform in cities including Philadelphia,Chicago,and Seattle throughout September and October 2024,before continuing to Latin and South America.
Morrissey rose to fame as the frontman of The Smiths, which disbanded in 1987. He is known for songs such as Everyday Is Like Sunday, Suedehead, and You Have killed Me.