Morrissey Condemns Meat Eaters at Coachella ("I Smell Burning Flesh & I Hope To God It's Human")

New Music Express ^ | 4/20/09

[lewisglad]

Morrissey kicked off his set at the Coachella Festival with the classic Smiths tune 'This Charming Man' -- just one in a string of hit songs by his former band that he played.

Performing in front of a backdrop with a black-and-white photograph of the naked torso of a sailor smoking a cigar with the word 'Refusal' written across his chest, the singer humbly asked, "Does it sound OK?" after performing 'Girlfriend In A Coma'. The audience cheered back loudly in response.

Midway through the set, Morrissey said, "I can smell burning flesh and I hope to God it's human," as the smell of barbequed meat from nearby food stands wafted through the air. A few minutes later, the famous vegetarian walked off the stage in the middle of 'Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others'.

He returned shortly afterward, saying, "The smell of burning animals is making me sick. I just couldn't bear it."

Morrissey continued on, performing his latest single 'I'm Throwing My Arms Around Paris' as well as older solo material and more classic Smiths tunes including 'Ask Me' and set-closer 'How Soon Is Now', which culminated with a loud gong finale.

[ozzymandus]

You’re entitled to your opinion, but so what?

[SelmaLee]

I have always detested that whiney “Meat is Murder Morrissey” - even more so today than in the 80s.

Ditto on that Happy 50th to Robert though, and yes, Stan was correct. Disintegrations is probably the best album ever, but my favorite is still Pornography.

[mysterio]

I love the Smiths.

[KarlInOhio]

That shirt was from http://www.thoseshirts.com/mur.html. They have other cool shirts there like the "Celebrate Diversity" shirt with guns of all shapes, colors and national origins living together happily.

[Mase]

Johnny Marr: one of the best rock guitarists ever.

[Osage Orange]

Pretty much agree........

Moderation is the key to many things....

That being said...I like a good hamburger now and again...But I also eat Garden Burgers too...I like them.

A good elk, beef, or deer steak...is wonderful too!

Again...moderation is what works for me.

[sniper63]

Beef! “The other white meat”

[WOBBLY BOB]

cool,thanks. I already have that ‘celebrate diversity’ one, but not from them.

[trisham]

Have some sympathy for the vegetarians among us. Look at what they're missing:

[ozzymandus]

T-bones are my all time favorite.

[BruceysMom]

Jim Fixx

[mowowie]

Yummmmm.......
soon

[trisham]

T-bones and Porterhouse steaks are the best.

[who knows what evil?]

I love the Smiths.

Agreed...'How Soon Is Now?' is an FM classic...great music to grill by...

[gman992]

I love the Smith/Morrissey: Girlfriend in a Coma, How Soon is now,Everyday is like Sunday, Oujia Board, The Last of the Famous International Playboys.

[Ghost of Philip Marlowe]

Yes. I realized I should have added that fact right after I hit the Post button.

[Dr.Zoidberg]

how can he get that fat on veggie meals??

You ever seen a thin hog? Neither have I.

[JimSEA]

I would guess you are not posting about Bill Morrissey. That just too bad. Bill is far the better artist.

[Slings and Arrows]

[RichInOC]

Boy, am I sorry I clicked on this one.

I CAN HAS VGAN CHEEZBURGER?