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Morrissey cancels start of world tour

Moz is struck by illness

Morrissey has cancelled the first dates of his world tour in support of his new album 'Years Of Refusal'.

The former Smiths frontman was set to kick off the jaunt tomorrow (February 28) in Boca Raton, Florida, but has cancelled all four dates in the southern state, reportedly due to illness.

The tour is now set to begin on March 6 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and run through July 1 with a performance in Russia.

The cancelled dates are:

Boca Raton, FL Mizner Park (February 28)
Orlando, FL Hard Rock Live (March 1)
Jacksonville, FL Florida Theater (3)
St. Petersburg, FL Jannus Landing (4)


There has not been any word yet about whether these shows will be rescheduled.

--By our Los Angeles staff.
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joejoetaytay 

Mar 2, 2009

I can't remember a Morrissey tour where he hasnt become "ill" at some point. Take more vitamin tablets Mozza.

whatawasteoftime 

Mar 2, 2009

He really is massively overrated. Dull dull dull.

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