British singer-songwriter Morrissey’s Saturday night show in Boston has been canceled after “a credible threat” on his life. The singer was set to play at MGM track Hall at Fenway on Saturday night. “In recent days, there has been a credible threat on Morrissey’s life. Out of an abundance of caution for the safety of both the musician and band, tomorrow’s engagement at the MGM track Hall at Fenway has been cancelled,” the venue posted. Morrissey’s Friday night show at Foxwoods has also been canceled. “All tickets will be refunded automatically at your original point of purchase,” according to Morrissey’s official social media pages. “We appreciate your understanding.”An Ottawa man was arrested and charged with threatening to shoot Morrissey at a track festival there last weekend. According to the Ottawa Citizen newspaper, that man has been released on bail and is staying with his father in Washington, D.C.Despite that alleged threat, the Morrissey concert in Ottawa did take place, as well as another one earlier this week in New York.Morrissey, 66, formerly of The Smiths, is known for hits including “Everyday Is Like Sunday,” “Suedehead,” “First of the Gang to Die” and “The More You Ignore Me, The Closer I Get.”
British singer-songwriter Morrissey’s Saturday night show in Boston has been canceled after “a credible threat” on his life.
The singer was set to play at MGM track Hall at Fenway on Saturday night.
“In recent days, there has been a credible threat on Morrissey’s life. Out of an abundance of caution for the safety of both the musician and band, tomorrow’s engagement at the MGM track Hall at Fenway has been cancelled,” the venue posted.
Morrissey’s Friday night show at Foxwoods has also been canceled.
“All tickets will be refunded automatically at your original point of purchase,” according to Morrissey’s official social media pages. “We appreciate your understanding.”
An Ottawa man was arrested and charged with threatening to shoot Morrissey at a track festival there last weekend. According to the Ottawa Citizen newspaper, that man has been released on bail and is staying with his father in Washington, D.C.
Despite that alleged threat, the Morrissey concert in Ottawa did take place, as well as another one earlier this week in New York.
Morrissey, 66, formerly of The Smiths, is known for hits including “Everyday Is Like Sunday,” “Suedehead,” “First of the Gang to Die” and “The More You Ignore Me, The Closer I Get.”
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