Did Morrissey rip off Bryan?

Erland · **Joined:** Sat Mar 06, 2010 4:26 am **Posts:** 687

http://blogs.laweekly.com/westcoastsound/2012/06/morrissey_rips_off_bryan_ferry.php?page=2

accompanying video: A Really Good Time

Helen · **Posted:** Sun Jul 01, 2012 9:30 am

Hmmmm I have to disagree with that article Erland.

It is no secret that Morrissey was influenced by the whole glam rock scene Bolan, Bowie. Roxy included.with Morrissey putting forward "For Your Pleasure" as one of his all time favourite albums. But I don't see what the writer of this blog sees here.What I do see is someone who has fallen out with Morrissey and his music for whatever reason and is venting off a bit.
He says he discovered Morrissey 20 years ago yet has only just realised that Morrissey is a "knockoff of Bryan Ferry" haha turn it in.

I love Morrissey and BF but I have to say that on watching and listening to them both over the years I have never ever thought.... or even occurred to me for one minute.....that Morrissey was 'ripping off' or even trying to imitate BF. They are like chalk n cheese... complete opposites.
The only thing I have picked up on is that they both write the same way. Music comes first then the lyrics. For me that's where the similarities between the two ends.

If we were to look for the ultimate BF Imitator/knockoff.....then wouldn't David Sylvian come top of the class?

Windswept2 · **Joined:** Sun May 29, 2011 7:23 pm **Posts:** 1607

Hipsters - Ageing or Otherwise,
I agree completely with the great Helen regarding this.
I simply don't see the comparison and fear this blogster's taste is a little off.
Particularly when it comes to cars. To me a BMW or a Lamborghini would be a crisis at any time of life!
Regards,
Windsept

Erland · **Joined:** Sat Mar 06, 2010 4:26 am **Posts:** 687

Helen,

I just saw the article, and sent it and perhaps
someone like you and Windswept2 would have
an opinion about it, and you both offered valid points.

I'm no expert on Morrissey's music.

If you both want to inform & correct the writer about
what you wrote, you can email him here:
http://blogs.laweekly.com/email.php?to=3315&author_name=Nicholas+Pell

Besides, waddya want from a Yank living in
LA, perhaps near Canoga Park? :lol:

Helen · **Posted:** Tue Jul 03, 2012 6:19 am

Windswept2 wrote:

To me a BMW or a Lamborghini would be a crisis at any time of life!
Regards,
Windsept

Helen · **Posted:** Tue Jul 03, 2012 6:27 am

Erland,

I think I will give the e-mail a miss this time. But thanks for sharing the article & link.

Erland · **Joined:** Sat Mar 06, 2010 4:26 am **Posts:** 687

wassa matta Helen? ya yella?

it's ok, I sent it - took a few seconds

if I hear from him, I'll let you know

Helen · **Posted:** Tue Jul 03, 2012 4:39 pm

Ha! No I just didn't want to waste my time.

8-)

Erland · **Joined:** Sat Mar 06, 2010 4:26 am **Posts:** 687

your time would be wasted on stating your opinion? gee, you must be a busy lady!

Helen · **Posted:** Wed Jul 04, 2012 5:25 pm

I'm as busy as a fiddler's elbow... :lol:

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