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Morrissey in US immigration drama

SPOT OF BOTHER: Mozza

HIS new album is called Years Of Refusal and the title almost appeared prophetic this week when Morrissey was reportedly interrogated by US immigration officials in Atlanta when entering the country to begin his world tour.

The singer who is taking his 10th solo LP around the States before returning to the Europe and the UK for more shows, had a spot of bother at the Georgia airport according to his MySpace blog.

"I have survived the interrogation of Atlanta's immigration officials and Myrtle Beach shall have me tomorrow nite (Friday), and the world from then onwards ... if the world can take it.

"One of the many penalties of being human is that tours often take a military push to start, well, all of our answers will be in our songs tomorrow night. The bloodbath starts at 7.30. Life is testing you out. Be ready for anything."

The former Smiths icon will be joined by Middleton indie rockers The Courteeners on the jaunt, with two 50th birthday shows lined-up back home in Manchester in May.

Morrissey plays the Apollo on Friday, May 22 and Saturday, May 23. £32.50. Telephone: 0844 477 7677 and 0871 2200 260 or at gigsandtours.com to check for returns. Doll & The Kicks support.