Video: Morrissey performs for David Letterman as US tour restarts


With his aborted North American tour set to restart in Greenvale tonight (January 9th), Morrissey was the musical guest of David Letterman’s US talk show yesterday. The performance of ‘Action Is My Middle Name‘ can be viewed below.

Gigs in Pittsburgh, Columbus, Chicago and Flint were all initially cancelled in October last year after the singer flew back to England to be with his ill mother, with a statement quickly stating his intention to return as quickly as possible.

“Events for this forthcoming week are postponed – but not cancelled – as Morrissey has returned to England where his mother has been hospitalized and is unwell,” the statement read.

However, another notice released to the press shortly after confirmed the entire run had been postponed, declaring: “All remaining dates on the current US Tour have been postponed – but not cancelled – as Morrissey has returned to England where his mother has been hospitalized and is unwell. Due to issues with his mother’s health, Morrissey will need to remain by her side during this difficult period.”

Consequently, the rescheduled tour will now run through into March, with a final date booked for Mexico City on March 14th.


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