British artist Morrissey cancelled two concerts⁢ in ‍Massachusetts and Connecticut after receiving a death threat prior‍ to a ‍performance in⁢ Ottawa,‍ Canada.⁣ Teh threat ‍led to the arrest of a⁣ 26-year-old Ottawa man who was ⁤subsequently released on bail, according to the Ottawa Citizen.

The incident⁤ occurred ahead‍ of ⁢Morrissey’s ⁤appearance at a music festival in⁣ Ottawa last week. despite the threat, the Ottawa concert proceeded as scheduled.

Background on Morrissey

Steven ‍Morrissey, known mononymously⁢ as Morrissey, rose to prominence as the ⁤frontman of the⁤ iconic rock band The Smiths before embarking on a solo career in 1987. He is ⁢recognized for his outspoken views on topics including animal welfare and political issues.

Morrissey previously protested Canada’s annual seal hunt by refusing to tour there in 2006.His commitment to animal rights is a well-documented aspect of his‍ public persona.

Concert Cancellations and Venue statement

Following the⁤ threat in⁢ Ottawa, ‍Morrissey cancelled his scheduled performances ⁢on Friday in connecticut and in Boston. The Boston venue, MGM ⁢Music Hall at Fenway, cited a “credible threat on Morrissey’s life” in an Instagram ⁣statement, ⁢explaining the cancellation was made “out of an abundance of caution⁤ for the safety of both the artist and the band.”