Steven Patrick Morrissey ( ; born May 22, 1959), known by his surname Morrissey, is an English singer and lyricist from Manchester, England. He rose to prominence in the 1980s as the lyricist and vocalist of the English band The Smiths. When the band broke up in 1987, Morrissey began a solo career, which led to ten Top 10 singles in the United Kingdom.

Steven Patrick Morrissey, professionally known as Morrissey, is a British/Irish singer and lyricist born in Davyhulme, Greater Manchester on May 22, 1959. He was the lead singer of The Smiths , one of the most influential indie rock bands in the 1980s. The group split up in 1987 and Morrissey started a successful solo career. Morrissey is often noted as one of the key pop lyricists of his generation, with many subsequent bands hailing his influence. Themes on which he has touched include child m