2 December 2007

Morrissey vs. NME

In Response To Tim Jonze's Blog

It would be easy to feel sorry for Tim Jonze. He is clearly out of his depth and has panicked to the point of admitting in writing that he will say anything to anybody if it gets him what he wants. Clearly integrity - journalistic or otherwise - means nothing to him and he has just spelled it out for every reader, publicist, band, editor and potential employer to know.

It is arguable that he has just been a pawn in Conor McNicholas' zeal to make a name for himself at Morrissey's expense but on the other hand the level of collusion between the two of them would appear to be thicker than blood. We won't know until we get to court and start picking them apart.

What we do know as evidenced by his posts is that Tim is prepared to say and do anything. Keep that in mind when reading his work and particularly this week's NME cover story.

Best wishes,

Merck Mercuriadis

Los Angeles

December 2nd, 2007

PS If you are interested in Morrissey's personal view on the subject note he will be issuing a statement on Tuesday morning.