- Morrissey, former frontman of The Smiths, canceled two U.S. concerts after a death threat in Canada.
- A 26-year-old Ottawa man was arrested for allegedly threatening to kill the singer.
- The Ottawa music festival performance went ahead despite the threat.
- Shows in Boston and Connecticut were later canceled “out of caution.”
- Morrissey, known for outspoken views on animal rights and politics, previously boycotted Canada in 2006 over its annual seal hunt.
British singer Morrissey has called off two of his U.S. concerts after a disturbing incident in Canada where a man allegedly threatened his life.
The 65-year-old artist, best known as the former lead vocalist of The Smiths, was due to perform at a music festival in Ottawa when authorities arrested a 26-year-old local man accused of vowing to kill him. The suspect was later released on bail.
Although Morrissey went ahead with the Ottawa performance under heightened security, the impact of the threat quickly spilled over into his U.S. tour schedule. His shows in Boston and Connecticut were abruptly scrapped, with organizers citing the safety of both the singer and his band as the reason for the cancellations.
A statement from the Boston venue revealed that a “credible threat” had been received, leading to the decision to cancel “out of an abundance of caution.”
Morrissey, who has built a reputation for his outspoken political and social views, is no stranger to controversy. In 2006, he refused to perform in Canada for several years in protest against the country’s annual seal hunt, further cementing his image as both an uncompromising activist and a polarizing figure in the music world.
For his loyal fans, the sudden cancellations add yet another chapter to the turbulent career of a performer whose influence stretches from his Smiths-era anthems to his outspoken solo work.
