Morrissey is amongst the most provocative and controversial performers in popular music. From the formation of his Manchester band The Smiths in 1982 through to the release of his acclaimed 2006 solo album Ringleader of The Tormenters, his career has spanned 50 UK top 40 singles and 20 UK Top 10 albums. Author Len Brown gets behind the public image to tell Morrissey's story in the man's own words and explore in detail the extraordinary lyrical content of the songs.