Axl and Morrissey

[Mom]

Since we're not being hit by a flurry of news,setlists etc. for (hopefully) a little while I thought a threat like this might be appropiate.

Lately I've been thinking about the amazing amount of similarities between two of my favorite artists; Axl Rose and Morrissey. On the surface there might not be too many similarities but here are some things off the top of my head to consider...

1. Both hit it big in the 80's.

2. Both have abrubtly canceled shows/tours.

3. Both went into exile from the industry beginning in the 90's, and both served it out in mansions in LA.

4. Both have very distinctive voices.

5. Both have very distinctive hair.

6. Both have been accused of racism.

7. Both have have publicly feuded/trashed other mucisians (and both have had troubles with David Bowie)

8. Both have distinctive dance moves.

9. Both have feuded with the press.

10. Both had issues with Christianity from their up bringing.

11. Both of their Greatest Hits charted higher in the UK (and fo that matter, both are possibly bigger in Europe than the US at the moment).

12. Both have had much made over their issues w/ their sexuality.

13. Both have significant Latin fanbases.

14. Both awesome at writing deeply personal lyrics.

15. People tend to be love/hate when it comes to their feelings towards both.

That's all I got now. Eerie...

[AdZ]

One has talent.

[Red1]

And it aint Morrissey that's for sure!

[CheapJon]

15. People tend to be love/hate when it comes to their feelings towards both.

yeah that's correct.. i love and adore axl. and hate morrisey

[SLCPUNK]

Interesting analogies.

I happen to like both.

[Mr Bootlegs]

Who accused Axl of being gay? And what was his beaf with Bowie?

[ppbebe]

That's all I got now. Eerie...

How about....
"Both have narrow-minded fans"?

Extremes somehow meet.

[Gargh!]

Mr. Bootlegs, I think Axl punched him when Guns were filming a video or something.  But I think they made up afterwards.

Morrissey is such pretentious moaning faced git.

[Mom]

Yeah Axl jawed Bowie because he thought he was being too friendly with Erin. I believe they later made up and Bowie told Axl "your art comes from hate" or somehting along those lines.

Moz can be a dick sometimes, but like with Axl I take the good with the bad as from where I'm sitting it's all wrapped up together.

[philspectorshotme]

16: they were seated together at an elton john bash

 


but yea, i find morrissey (and the smiths - the band, not the various families) quite repulsive. his self-constructed obnoxiousness really is revolting in its infantilism and its really quite pointless save to sell records.

[Tomorrows]

Interesting links, but realistically those comparisons could apply to many singers. And Morrissey's "exile" didnt last too long.

Also, whats with the sexuality thing? Ive never heard anyone question Axl's heterosexuality with any good reason.


I like both by the way.

[Bandita]

Interesting links, but realistically those comparisons could apply to many singers. And Morrissey's "exile" didnt last too long.

I was thinking the same exact thing, if you try hard enough you can probably compare any 2 people the same way.  If you have enough free time to do such things....

[Mattattack]

Liam Gallagher and Axl Rose would be a better comparison. Two bad ass rock n roll singers who have problems with authority.

[the dirt]

I never liked Morressey. Never got why many people liked him.

[Niko]

Liam Gallagher and Axl Rose would be a better comparison. Two bad ass rock n roll singers who have problems with authority.

liam gallagher is not bad ass..is pretty gay

[jimmythegent]

One has talent.

my lord - you cant be serious?

[snead hearn]

Redneck Hoosiers Of The World Unite!

[marino95]

I could be a **** and point out one distinct difference.  Only one of the two tried to forge ahead as a solo act with the name of the original band he made famous. 

Actually - both have vehemently resisted reunions with the original members - and both have a lot of animosity between the lead guitarist and themselves.

Both have SERIOUSLY devoted fans - almost obsessed fans, really.
Both are half-crazy.
Both are incapable of having long-term relationships.

One other difference..... Axl's still a little bit crazy and reclusive.  Morrissey is BORN BORN BORN.

[Mattattack]

One likes Women and one likes Men.

[Mom]

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Interesting links, but realistically those comparisons could apply to many singers. And Morrissey's "exile" didnt last too long.

Also, whats with the sexuality thing? Ive never heard anyone question Axl's heterosexuality with any good reason.


I like both by the way.

He wasn't off the scene for long by the high standards set by Axl, but still pretty long for someone of his stature

I should have been more clear on the sexuality thing, I meant how much has been made about Axl having issues (mostly misogyny) with women, while people wonder if Moz like them at all...although I think that one should be pretty obvious for anyone who has ever actually listened to his lyrics, especially "Dear God Please Help Me" of his last disc.

While I don't think anyone would seriously question Axl's hetrosexuality both are big fans of gay icons. Moz: James Dean, Oscar Wilde, Jobriath, and probably some others I'm leaving out. Axl: Elton John, Queen.

Anyway I found the similarities uncanny, if someone has someone else with whom Axl shares so many similarities I'd be genuinely interested to hear them.