The oldest record store in the world has banned Morrissey’s music due to his support of the far-right group, For Britain.
Spillers Records in Cardiff, Wales, is refusing to stock the former Smiths frontman’s music following an appearance onThe Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallonearlier this month, where hewore a controversial For Britain pin.
“I’m saddened but ultimately not surprised that Spillers is unable to stock Morrissey’s releases any longer. I only wished I’d done it sooner,” record store owner Ashli Toddtold WalesOnline.
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Waters thanked the singer for his continued support in a video message following Morrissey’s appearance on Jimmy Fallon, and even credited him with increasing membership to the far-right group.
Morrissey is no stranger to controversy, having come under fire for similar controversial actions and statements in the past. From voicing his support for English Defence League Founder Tommy Robinson to claiming London Mayor Sadiq Khan “cannot talk properly,” the Manchester native has never been afraid to voice an unpopular opinion.
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“It is the first time in my life that I will vote for a political party. Finally I have hope. I find the Tory-Labour-Tory-Labour constant switching to be pointless,” the 60-year-old singertold Tremrof the controversial political party.
“For Britain has received no media support and have even been dismissed with the usual childish ‘racist’ accusation. I don’t think the word ‘racist’ has any meaning any more, other than to say ‘you don’t agree with me, so you’re a racist.’ People can be utterly, utterly stupid.”
The former Smiths frontman is releasing his cover albumCalifornia Son, featuring collaborations with the likes ofGreen Day‘s Billie Joe Armstrong and Grizzly Bear’s Ed Droste.
source: people.com
