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Morrissey’s Teen Letters Go Up for Auction | Music News
A treasure trove of Morrissey’s teenage letters—hundreds of pages written between 1974 and 1979 to a pen pal—reveals a young dreamer obsessed with rock stardom, acting, and writing, even declaring himself a genius. From his punk band days with The Nosebleeds to his attempts to join The Clash and encounters with icons like Patti Smith and Johnny Thunders, these missives capture his early ambitions, wit, and political consciousness. With references to The Ramones, The Sex Pistols, and his concerns over Thatcher’s rise, the collection offers a vivid portrait of a future icon and a pivotal era in…
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