Legendary rock singer’s concert cut short after fans storm stage
Morrissey had to exit a show sooner than planned on Saturday when fans rushed the stage during an encore in Texas.
The English singer, 65, was near the end of a concert at Fair Park Music Hall in Dallas when he returned to perform “First Of The Gang To Die” from his 2004 album “You Are The Quarry,” according to NME.
Mid-song, a female fan walked on stage to give Morrissey a hug, when he carefully returned, as security guards motioned her to leave the stage. Suddenly, another fan attempted to do the same before security intercepted her.
It caused a chain reaction, as more fans stormed the stage to make contact with the former Smiths front-man, causing him to stop singing as security guards escorted him from the stage as the show ended abruptly. One guard even appeared to injure himself, as he limped off the stage following Morrissey’s exit.
The crowd booed unhappily after a handful of fans ruined it for the rest of the room.
Morrissey will return to Birmingham Wednesday, Nov. 6 when he’ll perform at the Alabama Theatre.
Born in Davyhulme, Lancashire, England, Morrissey gained fame as the lead singer and lyricist for The Smiths until 1987, after which he went solo. He earned a Grammy nomination for Best Alternative Music Album for “Your Arsenal” in 1993.
Solo albums include “Viva Hate,” “Kill Uncle,” “Vauxhall and I,” “Maladjusted,” “Years of Refusal” and “I Am Not a Dog on a Chain.”