Morrissey against the hypocrites now praising Sinead O’Connor

Following Sinead O’Connor’s death the day before yesterday, fans and friends in the music industry continue to mourn the singer, citing her talent and activism. But Morrissey doesn’t agree with all this praise.

The Smiths frontman wrote a blog post on Wednesday condemning those who called O’Connor an “icon” or “legend” in their tributes but who never had the courage to support her or her music while he was alive. .

“He had a lot to give to himself,” Morrissey wrote. “Her record company dropped her after she sold them 7 million albums. Yes, she was crazy, but she was never uninteresting. He didn’t do anything wrong. He had a proud vulnerability… and there is a certain hatred in the music industry for singers who don’t fit in (I know this all too well) and who are never praised until they die – when they finally have no answer.

Today, the cruel fence of fame is filled with praise for Sinead… with the usual idiotic labels of “icon” and “legend”. Praise her now ONLY because it’s too late. You didn’t have the courage to support her when she was alive and looking for you.”

Blatant accusations against Morrissey

Singer This charming man She then openly accused members of the media and music executives of publicly ridiculing O’Connor and forcing her to “give up”.

“The press calls artists parasites because of what they hide… and if they could, they would still call Sinead sad, fat, shocking, crazy… oh, but not today!,” he continued. Music company executives who flashed their most charming smiles when they rejected her from their lineup are lining up to call her a “feminist icon.”

. 15 Minute Celebrities, Goblins from Hell and Record Labels are flocking to Twitter to chirp their chatter… when it was YOU who convinced Sinead to give up… because she refused to be named. And he degenerated, as those few who move the world always degrade.”

Sinead O’Connor’s death comes as no surprise to Morrissey

For Morrissey, O’Connor’s sudden death, unfortunately, does not come as a surprise. The singer notes that the fate that befell the late star is similar to that of many fallen icons of Hollywood and the music industry as a whole.

“Why is anyone surprised by Sinead O’Connor’s death? Who took care of saving Judy Garland, Whitney Houston, Amy Winehouse, Marilyn Monroe, Billie Holiday? Where to go if death might be the best outcome? Was this musical madness worth Sinead’s life? No, that’s not true,” he wrote. “She was complex, you couldn’t put her in a box, and she had the courage to speak up when everyone else was quietly silent. She was persecuted simply for being herself. Finally his eyes closed, searching for a soul he could call his own.”

At this time, O’Connor’s cause of death remains unknown, but her death is not considered suspicious, the BBC reports.

Morrissey’s full statement can be read here.