By John Q. Hosedrinker 
Due to credible threats against his life, British rockstar Morrissey has been forced to cancel his upcoming concerts in Massachusetts and Connecticut. The cancellations, announced via Instagram, included performances at Foxwoods Resort Casino and MGM Music Hall. The shows were called off following reported death threats, mirroring a similar incident that occurred during a show in Canada, leading to an arrest. The cancellations come amid a backdrop of increased political violence in the U.S. and around the world.
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Morrissey cancels shows in the U.S. after receiving ‘credible’ assassination threat, venue says, and it’s a bit of a whirlwind of events. It sounds like things started heating up with a threat related to a show in Ottawa. According to reports, someone made a pretty specific threat – detailing plans to shoot him at the venue on a particular date and time. Apparently, authorities took the threat seriously enough to arrest a 26-year-old individual. Now, following that incident, the U.S. tour dates are off the table, and the shadow of that earlier threat is clearly the reason.
This situation does spark a lot of questions, doesn’t it? It makes you wonder about the potential motivations behind such a threat. One can only imagine the type of person who would post “Steven Patrick Morrissey when you perform… I will be present at the venue and I will attempt to shoot you many times and kill you with a very large gun that I own illegally.” It is a serious accusation. The fact that it led to an arrest suggests the authorities deemed the threat credible.
Of course, with Morrissey, there’s a certain expectation of the unexpected. This is a man known for his strong opinions and, shall we say, a history of show cancellations. There are whispers about low ticket sales. However, given the recent arrest and the specific nature of the threat, it’s hard to simply brush this off. The level of detail in the threat, combined with the reported arrest, paints a picture of a very real danger.
The political implications are also interesting. Someone mentioned that Morrissey might lean left, which, considering his past statements, feels a bit debatable. I would hesitate to categorize Morrissey, based on my understanding of him. Others would disagree. But that is a significant consideration, given the current political climate in the U.S. It makes you wonder if the threats are politically motivated.
Then there’s the emotional side of things. The idea of living under the shadow of a credible death threat must be incredibly unsettling. One wonders if a show in Canada was done and then the anxiety levels were too high. It’s a very different context to deal with threats in the U.S. right now. Ultimately, it’s understandable that he would prioritize his safety and well-being.
There’s a touch of dark humor that emerges from some of the responses to this news. A few people were joking about the fact Morrissey is known for canceling shows, even before this situation. Others offered cynical commentary on his career, which I do not feel is the issue. The focus is on the fact that a person was arrested for threatening to kill Morrissey. I just wonder what the outcome of the Canadian show was with the guy who was going to shoot him.
The context of the arrest in Canada is key here. It indicates a real and present danger, which is clearly the driving factor behind the U.S. tour cancellation. No one really knows his reasons. Some people suspect his girlfriend is in a coma. The fact is he is canceling shows, and this time it’s due to a threat that led to an arrest.
Given the circumstances, it’s hard to fault him for choosing safety. There’s a level of risk in touring, especially in the current climate. It’s easy to understand why he’d want to avoid that level of uncertainty and potential danger. The reality of a credible assassination threat is a serious matter, and any rational person would prioritize their security in such a situation.