A turbine from the Mt. Vernon Rolls-Royce Energy Systems, Inc. plant is loaded onto an Antonov An-124 Ruslan en route to the Ukraine photographed April 29, 2009 at the Rickenbacker International Airport.

A turbine from the Mt. Vernon Rolls-Royce Energy Systems, Inc. plant is loaded onto an Antonov An-124 Ruslan en route to the Ukraine photographed April 29, 2009 at the Rickenbacker International Airport. The Antonov An-124 Ruslan (NATO reporting name: Condor) is a strategic airlift jet aircraft. It was designed by the Antonov design bureau in the Ukrainian SSR, then part of the Soviet Union. The An-124 is the world's highest gross weight production cargo aeroplane and second heaviest operating cargo aircraft, behind the one-off Antonov An-225 (a greatly enlarged design based on the An-124). During development it was known as Izdeliye 400 (Product #400) in house, and An-40 in the West. First flown in 1982, civil certification was issued on 30 December 1992. In July 2013, 26 An-124s were in commercial service with 10 on order. Rolls-Royce Energy Systems, Inc.serves many customers in a wide range of markets. Manufacturing centers produce engine components, whole engine assembly and test facilities in the U.S. Engineering, design and manufacturing of gas turbine and diesel powered engines. Marine propulsion systems for commercial and naval customers. Delivering a wide-ranging capability across the nuclear cycle, from concept design to through-life support and life-extension. Rickenbacker International Airport (IATA: LCK, ICAO: KLCK, FAA LID: LCK) is a civil-military public airport 10 miles (16 km) south of downtown Columbus, near Lockbourne in southern Franklin County, Ohio. The south end of the airport extends into Pickaway County. The base was named for flying ace and Columbus native Eddie Rickenbacker. It is managed by the Columbus Regional Airport Authority, which also operates Port Columbus International Airport and Bolton Field. Rickenbacker International is primarily a cargo airport for the city of Columbus and a growing number of passenger charter carriers use the airport as well. The United States Air Force maintains a presence in the form of the Ohio Air Natio A turbine from the Mt. Vernon Rolls-Royce Energy Systems, Inc. plant is loaded onto an Antonov An-124 Ruslan en route to the Ukraine photographed April 29, 2009 at the Rickenbacker International Airport. The Antonov An-124 Ruslan (NATO reporting name: Condor) is a strategic airlift jet aircraft. It was designed by the Antonov design bureau in the Ukrainian SSR, then part of the Soviet Union. The An-124 is the world's highest gross weight production cargo aeroplane and second heaviest operating cargo aircraft, behind the one-off Antonov An-225 (a greatly enlarged design based on the An-124). During development it was known as Izdeliye 400 (Product #400) in house, and An-40 in the West. First flown in 1982, civil certification was issued on 30 December 1992. In July 2013, 26 An-124s were in commercial service with 10 on order. Rolls-Royce Energy Systems, Inc.serves many customers in a wide range of markets. Manufacturing centers produce engine components, whole engine assembly and test facilities in the U.S. Engineering, design and manufacturing of gas turbine and diesel powered engines. Marine propulsion systems for commercial and naval customers. Delivering a wide-ranging capability across the nuclear cycle, from concept design to through-life support and life-extension. Rickenbacker International Airport (IATA: LCK, ICAO: KLCK, FAA LID: LCK) is a civil-military public airport 10 miles (16 km) south of downtown Columbus, near Lockbourne in southern Franklin County, Ohio. The south end of the airport extends into Pickaway County. The base was named for flying ace and Columbus native Eddie Rickenbacker. It is managed by the Columbus Regional Airport Authority, which also operates Port Columbus International Airport and Bolton Field. Rickenbacker International is primarily a cargo airport for the city of Columbus and a growing number of passenger charter carriers use the airport as well. The United States Air Force maintains a presence in the form of the Ohio Air Natio A turbine from the Mt. Vernon Rolls-Royce Energy Systems, Inc. plant is loaded onto an Antonov An-124 Ruslan en route to the Ukraine photographed April 29, 2009 at the Rickenbacker International Airport. The Antonov An-124 Ruslan (NATO reporting name: Condor) is a strategic airlift jet aircraft. It was designed by the Antonov design bureau in the Ukrainian SSR, then part of the Soviet Union. The An-124 is the world's highest gross weight production cargo aeroplane and second heaviest operating cargo aircraft, behind the one-off Antonov An-225 (a greatly enlarged design based on the An-124). During development it was known as Izdeliye 400 (Product #400) in house, and An-40 in the West. First flown in 1982, civil certification was issued on 30 December 1992. In July 2013, 26 An-124s were in commercial service with 10 on order. Rolls-Royce Energy Systems, Inc.serves many customers in a wide range of markets. Manufacturing centers produce engine components, whole engine assembly and test facilities in the U.S. Engineering, design and manufacturing of gas turbine and diesel powered engines. Marine propulsion systems for commercial and naval customers. Delivering a wide-ranging capability across the nuclear cycle, from concept design to through-life support and life-extension. Rickenbacker International Airport (IATA: LCK, ICAO: KLCK, FAA LID: LCK) is a civil-military public airport 10 miles (16 km) south of downtown Columbus, near Lockbourne in southern Franklin County, Ohio. The south end of the airport extends into Pickaway County. The base was named for flying ace and Columbus native Eddie Rickenbacker. It is managed by the Columbus Regional Airport Authority, which also operates Port Columbus International Airport and Bolton Field. Rickenbacker International is primarily a cargo airport for the city of Columbus and a growing number of passenger charter carriers use the airport as well. The United States Air Force maintains a presence in the form of the Ohio Air Natio A turbine from the Mt. Vernon Rolls-Royce Energy Systems, Inc. plant is loaded onto an Antonov An-124 Ruslan en route to the Ukraine photographed April 29, 2009 at the Rickenbacker International Airport. The Antonov An-124 Ruslan (NATO reporting name: Condor) is a strategic airlift jet aircraft. It was designed by the Antonov design bureau in the Ukrainian SSR, then part of the Soviet Union. The An-124 is the world's highest gross weight production cargo aeroplane and second heaviest operating cargo aircraft, behind the one-off Antonov An-225 (a greatly enlarged design based on the An-124). During development it was known as Izdeliye 400 (Product #400) in house, and An-40 in the West. First flown in 1982, civil certification was issued on 30 December 1992. In July 2013, 26 An-124s were in commercial service with 10 on order. Rolls-Royce Energy Systems, Inc.serves many customers in a wide range of markets. Manufacturing centers produce engine components, whole engine assembly and test facilities in the U.S. Engineering, design and manufacturing of gas turbine and diesel powered engines. Marine propulsion systems for commercial and naval customers. Delivering a wide-ranging capability across the nuclear cycle, from concept design to through-life support and life-extension. Rickenbacker International Airport (IATA: LCK, ICAO: KLCK, FAA LID: LCK) is a civil-military public airport 10 miles (16 km) south of downtown Columbus, near Lockbourne in southern Franklin County, Ohio. The south end of the airport extends into Pickaway County. The base was named for flying ace and Columbus native Eddie Rickenbacker. It is managed by the Columbus Regional Airport Authority, which also operates Port Columbus International Airport and Bolton Field. Rickenbacker International is primarily a cargo airport for the city of Columbus and a growing number of passenger charter carriers use the airport as well. The United States Air Force maintains a presence in the form of the Ohio Air Natio A turbine from the Mt. Vernon Rolls-Royce Energy Systems, Inc. plant is loaded onto an Antonov An-124 Ruslan en route to the Ukraine photographed April 29, 2009 at the Rickenbacker International Airport. The Antonov An-124 Ruslan (NATO reporting name: Condor) is a strategic airlift jet aircraft. It was designed by the Antonov design bureau in the Ukrainian SSR, then part of the Soviet Union. The An-124 is the world's highest gross weight production cargo aeroplane and second heaviest operating cargo aircraft, behind the one-off Antonov An-225 (a greatly enlarged design based on the An-124). During development it was known as Izdeliye 400 (Product #400) in house, and An-40 in the West. First flown in 1982, civil certification was issued on 30 December 1992. In July 2013, 26 An-124s were in commercial service with 10 on order. Rolls-Royce Energy Systems, Inc.serves many customers in a wide range of markets. Manufacturing centers produce engine components, whole engine assembly and test facilities in the U.S. Engineering, design and manufacturing of gas turbine and diesel powered engines. Marine propulsion systems for commercial and naval customers. Delivering a wide-ranging capability across the nuclear cycle, from concept design to through-life support and life-extension. Rickenbacker International Airport (IATA: LCK, ICAO: KLCK, FAA LID: LCK) is a civil-military public airport 10 miles (16 km) south of downtown Columbus, near Lockbourne in southern Franklin County, Ohio. The south end of the airport extends into Pickaway County. The base was named for flying ace and Columbus native Eddie Rickenbacker. It is managed by the Columbus Regional Airport Authority, which also operates Port Columbus International Airport and Bolton Field. Rickenbacker International is primarily a cargo airport for the city of Columbus and a growing number of passenger charter carriers use the airport as well. The United States Air Force maintains a presence in the form of the Ohio Air Natio A turbine from the Mt. Vernon Rolls-Royce Energy Systems, Inc. plant is loaded onto an Antonov An-124 Ruslan en route to the Ukraine photographed April 29, 2009 at the Rickenbacker International Airport. The Antonov An-124 Ruslan (NATO reporting name: Condor) is a strategic airlift jet aircraft. It was designed by the Antonov design bureau in the Ukrainian SSR, then part of the Soviet Union. The An-124 is the world's highest gross weight production cargo aeroplane and second heaviest operating cargo aircraft, behind the one-off Antonov An-225 (a greatly enlarged design based on the An-124). During development it was known as Izdeliye 400 (Product #400) in house, and An-40 in the West. First flown in 1982, civil certification was issued on 30 December 1992. In July 2013, 26 An-124s were in commercial service with 10 on order. Rolls-Royce Energy Systems, Inc.serves many customers in a wide range of markets. Manufacturing centers produce engine components, whole engine assembly and test facilities in the U.S. Engineering, design and manufacturing of gas turbine and diesel powered engines. Marine propulsion systems for commercial and naval customers. Delivering a wide-ranging capability across the nuclear cycle, from concept design to through-life support and life-extension. Rickenbacker International Airport (IATA: LCK, ICAO: KLCK, FAA LID: LCK) is a civil-military public airport 10 miles (16 km) south of downtown Columbus, near Lockbourne in southern Franklin County, Ohio. The south end of the airport extends into Pickaway County. The base was named for flying ace and Columbus native Eddie Rickenbacker. It is managed by the Columbus Regional Airport Authority, which also operates Port Columbus International Airport and Bolton Field. Rickenbacker International is primarily a cargo airport for the city of Columbus and a growing number of passenger charter carriers use the airport as well. The United States Air Force maintains a presence in the form of the Ohio Air Natio A turbine from the Mt. Vernon Rolls-Royce Energy Systems, Inc. plant is loaded onto an Antonov An-124 Ruslan en route to the Ukraine photographed April 29, 2009 at the Rickenbacker International Airport. The Antonov An-124 Ruslan (NATO reporting name: Condor) is a strategic airlift jet aircraft. It was designed by the Antonov design bureau in the Ukrainian SSR, then part of the Soviet Union. The An-124 is the world's highest gross weight production cargo aeroplane and second heaviest operating cargo aircraft, behind the one-off Antonov An-225 (a greatly enlarged design based on the An-124). During development it was known as Izdeliye 400 (Product #400) in house, and An-40 in the West. First flown in 1982, civil certification was issued on 30 December 1992. In July 2013, 26 An-124s were in commercial service with 10 on order. Rolls-Royce Energy Systems, Inc.serves many customers in a wide range of markets. Manufacturing centers produce engine components, whole engine assembly and test facilities in the U.S. Engineering, design and manufacturing of gas turbine and diesel powered engines. Marine propulsion systems for commercial and naval customers. Delivering a wide-ranging capability across the nuclear cycle, from concept design to through-life support and life-extension. Rickenbacker International Airport (IATA: LCK, ICAO: KLCK, FAA LID: LCK) is a civil-military public airport 10 miles (16 km) south of downtown Columbus, near Lockbourne in southern Franklin County, Ohio. The south end of the airport extends into Pickaway County. The base was named for flying ace and Columbus native Eddie Rickenbacker. It is managed by the Columbus Regional Airport Authority, which also operates Port Columbus International Airport and Bolton Field. Rickenbacker International is primarily a cargo airport for the city of Columbus and a growing number of passenger charter carriers use the airport as well. The United States Air Force maintains a presence in the form of the Ohio Air Natio A turbine from the Mt. Vernon Rolls-Royce Energy Systems, Inc. plant is loaded onto an Antonov An-124 Ruslan en route to the Ukraine photographed April 29, 2009 at the Rickenbacker International Airport. The Antonov An-124 Ruslan (NATO reporting name: Condor) is a strategic airlift jet aircraft. It was designed by the Antonov design bureau in the Ukrainian SSR, then part of the Soviet Union. The An-124 is the world's highest gross weight production cargo aeroplane and second heaviest operating cargo aircraft, behind the one-off Antonov An-225 (a greatly enlarged design based on the An-124). During development it was known as Izdeliye 400 (Product #400) in house, and An-40 in the West. First flown in 1982, civil certification was issued on 30 December 1992. In July 2013, 26 An-124s were in commercial service with 10 on order. Rolls-Royce Energy Systems, Inc.serves many customers in a wide range of markets. Manufacturing centers produce engine components, whole engine assembly and test facilities in the U.S. Engineering, design and manufacturing of gas turbine and diesel powered engines. Marine propulsion systems for commercial and naval customers. Delivering a wide-ranging capability across the nuclear cycle, from concept design to through-life support and life-extension. Rickenbacker International Airport (IATA: LCK, ICAO: KLCK, FAA LID: LCK) is a civil-military public airport 10 miles (16 km) south of downtown Columbus, near Lockbourne in southern Franklin County, Ohio. The south end of the airport extends into Pickaway County. The base was named for flying ace and Columbus native Eddie Rickenbacker. It is managed by the Columbus Regional Airport Authority, which also operates Port Columbus International Airport and Bolton Field. Rickenbacker International is primarily a cargo airport for the city of Columbus and a growing number of passenger charter carriers use the airport as well. The United States Air Force maintains a presence in the form of the Ohio Air Natio A turbine from the Mt. Vernon Rolls-Royce Energy Systems, Inc. plant is loaded onto an Antonov An-124 Ruslan en route to the Ukraine photographed April 29, 2009 at the Rickenbacker International Airport. The Antonov An-124 Ruslan (NATO reporting name: Condor) is a strategic airlift jet aircraft. It was designed by the Antonov design bureau in the Ukrainian SSR, then part of the Soviet Union. The An-124 is the world's highest gross weight production cargo aeroplane and second heaviest operating cargo aircraft, behind the one-off Antonov An-225 (a greatly enlarged design based on the An-124). During development it was known as Izdeliye 400 (Product #400) in house, and An-40 in the West. First flown in 1982, civil certification was issued on 30 December 1992. In July 2013, 26 An-124s were in commercial service with 10 on order. Rolls-Royce Energy Systems, Inc.serves many customers in a wide range of markets. Manufacturing centers produce engine components, whole engine assembly and test facilities in the U.S. Engineering, design and manufacturing of gas turbine and diesel powered engines. Marine propulsion systems for commercial and naval customers. Delivering a wide-ranging capability across the nuclear cycle, from concept design to through-life support and life-extension. Rickenbacker International Airport (IATA: LCK, ICAO: KLCK, FAA LID: LCK) is a civil-military public airport 10 miles (16 km) south of downtown Columbus, near Lockbourne in southern Franklin County, Ohio. The south end of the airport extends into Pickaway County. The base was named for flying ace and Columbus native Eddie Rickenbacker. It is managed by the Columbus Regional Airport Authority, which also operates Port Columbus International Airport and Bolton Field. Rickenbacker International is primarily a cargo airport for the city of Columbus and a growing number of passenger charter carriers use the airport as well. The United States Air Force maintains a presence in the form of the Ohio Air Natio A turbine from the Mt. Vernon Rolls-Royce Energy Systems, Inc. plant is loaded onto an Antonov An-124 Ruslan en route to the Ukraine photographed April 29, 2009 at the Rickenbacker International Airport. The Antonov An-124 Ruslan (NATO reporting name: Condor) is a strategic airlift jet aircraft. It was designed by the Antonov design bureau in the Ukrainian SSR, then part of the Soviet Union. The An-124 is the world's highest gross weight production cargo aeroplane and second heaviest operating cargo aircraft, behind the one-off Antonov An-225 (a greatly enlarged design based on the An-124). During development it was known as Izdeliye 400 (Product #400) in house, and An-40 in the West. First flown in 1982, civil certification was issued on 30 December 1992. In July 2013, 26 An-124s were in commercial service with 10 on order. Rolls-Royce Energy Systems, Inc.serves many customers in a wide range of markets. Manufacturing centers produce engine components, whole engine assembly and test facilities in the U.S. Engineering, design and manufacturing of gas turbine and diesel powered engines. Marine propulsion systems for commercial and naval customers. Delivering a wide-ranging capability across the nuclear cycle, from concept design to through-life support and life-extension. Rickenbacker International Airport (IATA: LCK, ICAO: KLCK, FAA LID: LCK) is a civil-military public airport 10 miles (16 km) south of downtown Columbus, near Lockbourne in southern Franklin County, Ohio. The south end of the airport extends into Pickaway County. The base was named for flying ace and Columbus native Eddie Rickenbacker. It is managed by the Columbus Regional Airport Authority, which also operates Port Columbus International Airport and Bolton Field. Rickenbacker International is primarily a cargo airport for the city of Columbus and a growing number of passenger charter carriers use the airport as well. The United States Air Force maintains a presence in the form of the Ohio Air Natio A turbine from the Mt. Vernon Rolls-Royce Energy Systems, Inc. plant is loaded onto an Antonov An-124 Ruslan en route to the Ukraine photographed April 29, 2009 at the Rickenbacker International Airport. The Antonov An-124 Ruslan (NATO reporting name: Condor) is a strategic airlift jet aircraft. It was designed by the Antonov design bureau in the Ukrainian SSR, then part of the Soviet Union. The An-124 is the world's highest gross weight production cargo aeroplane and second heaviest operating cargo aircraft, behind the one-off Antonov An-225 (a greatly enlarged design based on the An-124). During development it was known as Izdeliye 400 (Product #400) in house, and An-40 in the West. First flown in 1982, civil certification was issued on 30 December 1992. In July 2013, 26 An-124s were in commercial service with 10 on order. Rolls-Royce Energy Systems, Inc.serves many customers in a wide range of markets. Manufacturing centers produce engine components, whole engine assembly and test facilities in the U.S. Engineering, design and manufacturing of gas turbine and diesel powered engines. Marine propulsion systems for commercial and naval customers. Delivering a wide-ranging capability across the nuclear cycle, from concept design to through-life support and life-extension. Rickenbacker International Airport (IATA: LCK, ICAO: KLCK, FAA LID: LCK) is a civil-military public airport 10 miles (16 km) south of downtown Columbus, near Lockbourne in southern Franklin County, Ohio. The south end of the airport extends into Pickaway County. The base was named for flying ace and Columbus native Eddie Rickenbacker. It is managed by the Columbus Regional Airport Authority, which also operates Port Columbus International Airport and Bolton Field. Rickenbacker International is primarily a cargo airport for the city of Columbus and a growing number of passenger charter carriers use the airport as well. The United States Air Force maintains a presence in the form of the Ohio Air Natio A turbine from the Mt. Vernon Rolls-Royce Energy Systems, Inc. plant is loaded onto an Antonov An-124 Ruslan en route to the Ukraine photographed April 29, 2009 at the Rickenbacker International Airport. The Antonov An-124 Ruslan (NATO reporting name: Condor) is a strategic airlift jet aircraft. It was designed by the Antonov design bureau in the Ukrainian SSR, then part of the Soviet Union. The An-124 is the world's highest gross weight production cargo aeroplane and second heaviest operating cargo aircraft, behind the one-off Antonov An-225 (a greatly enlarged design based on the An-124). During development it was known as Izdeliye 400 (Product #400) in house, and An-40 in the West. First flown in 1982, civil certification was issued on 30 December 1992. In July 2013, 26 An-124s were in commercial service with 10 on order. Rolls-Royce Energy Systems, Inc.serves many customers in a wide range of markets. Manufacturing centers produce engine components, whole engine assembly and test facilities in the U.S. Engineering, design and manufacturing of gas turbine and diesel powered engines. Marine propulsion systems for commercial and naval customers. Delivering a wide-ranging capability across the nuclear cycle, from concept design to through-life support and life-extension. Rickenbacker International Airport (IATA: LCK, ICAO: KLCK, FAA LID: LCK) is a civil-military public airport 10 miles (16 km) south of downtown Columbus, near Lockbourne in southern Franklin County, Ohio. The south end of the airport extends into Pickaway County. The base was named for flying ace and Columbus native Eddie Rickenbacker. It is managed by the Columbus Regional Airport Authority, which also operates Port Columbus International Airport and Bolton Field. Rickenbacker International is primarily a cargo airport for the city of Columbus and a growing number of passenger charter carriers use the airport as well. The United States Air Force maintains a presence in the form of the Ohio Air Natio

 

The Antonov An-124 Ruslan (Russian: Антонов Ан-124 “Руслан”) (NATO reporting name: Condor) is a strategic airlift jet aircraft. It was designed in the 1980s by the Antonov design bureau in the Ukrainian SSR, then part of the Soviet Union (USSR). Until the Boeing 747-8F, the An-124 was, for thirty years, the world’s heaviest gross weightproduction cargo airplane and second heaviest operating cargo aircraft, behind the one-off Antonov An-225 (a greatly enlarged design based on the An-124). The An-124 remains the largest military transport aircraft in the world. The lead designer of the An-124 (and the An-225) was Viktor Tolmachev, who continues to serve as Technical Director of Volga-Dnepr.

During development it was known as Izdeliye 400 (Product #400) in house, and An-40 in the West. First flown in 1982, civil certification was issued on 30 December 1992. In July 2013, 26 An-124s were in commercial service with 10 on order. In August 2014, it was reported that Antonov An-124 production was stopped due to the ongoing political tensions between Russia and Ukraine. The various operators of the An-124 are in discussions with respect to the continuing airworthiness certification of the individual An-124 planes. The original designer of the An-124 is responsible for managing the certification process for its own products, but Russian/Ukrainian conflicts are making this process difficult to manage. Military operators are able to self-certify the airworthiness of their own aircraft, but Russian civil operators must find a credible outside authority for certification if Ukraine is unable to participate in the process.

 

Rickenbacker International Airport (IATA: LCKICAO: KLCKFAA LID: LCK) is a civil-military public airport 10 miles (16 km) south of downtown Columbus, near Lockbourne in southern Franklin County, Ohio, United States. The south end of the airport extends into Pickaway County. The base was named for flying ace and Columbus native Eddie Rickenbacker. It is managed by the Columbus Regional Airport Authority, which also operates John Glenn Columbus International Airportand Bolton Field. Rickenbacker International is primarily a cargo airport for the city of Columbus, although since 2012 it has served an increasing number of passenger flights as well as charter carriers.

The United States Air Force maintains a presence in the form of the Ohio Air National Guard‘s 121st Air Refueling Wing, Rickenbacker International is also home of the Ohio Army National Guard’s Army Aviation Support Facility No. 2 and the headquarters for the Ohio Military Reserve, one of the state defense forces of Ohio.

Steven Patrick Morrissey performs at the Palace Theatre Wednesday evening April 1, 2009.

 

The ceiling of the Palace Theatre Wednesday evening April 1, 2009. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon EOS 1D MkIII cameras with L series lenses.] Steven Patrick Morrissey performs at the Palace Theatre Wednesday evening April 1, 2009. Steven Patrick Morrissey, commonly known by his last name, Morrissey, or Moz, is a British singer and lyricist of Irish descent. He rose to prominence in the 1980s as the lyricist and vocalist of the rock band The Smiths. The band were highly successful in the United Kingdom but broke up in 1987, and Morrissey began a solo career, making the top ten of the UK Singles Chart on ten occasions. His first solo album, 1988's Viva Hate, entered the UK Albums Chart at number one. Morrissey is widely regarded as an important innovator in the indie music scene; music magazine NME considers Morrissey to be "one of the most influential artists ever", while The Independent says, "Most pop stars have to be dead before they reach the iconic status he has reached in his lifetime." In 2004, Pitchfork Media called him "one of the most singular figures in Western popular culture from the last 20 years." Morrissey's lyrics have been described as "dramatic, bleak, funny vignettes about doomed relationships, lonely nightclubs, the burden of the past and the prison of the home". He is also noted for his unusual baritone vocal style (though he sometimes uses falsetto), his quiff haircut and his dynamic live performances. In the media, controversies have been caused by his forthright and often contrarian opinions, and he has also attracted media attention for his advocacy of vegetarianism and animal rights. He describes himself in his autobiography as an animal protectionist. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon EOS 1D MkIII cameras with L series lenses.] Steven Patrick Morrissey performs at the Palace Theatre Wednesday evening April 1, 2009. Steven Patrick Morrissey, commonly known by his last name, Morrissey, or Moz, is a British singer and lyricist of Irish descent. He rose to prominence in the 1980s as the lyricist and vocalist of the rock band The Smiths. The band were highly successful in the United Kingdom but broke up in 1987, and Morrissey began a solo career, making the top ten of the UK Singles Chart on ten occasions. His first solo album, 1988's Viva Hate, entered the UK Albums Chart at number one. Morrissey is widely regarded as an important innovator in the indie music scene; music magazine NME considers Morrissey to be "one of the most influential artists ever", while The Independent says, "Most pop stars have to be dead before they reach the iconic status he has reached in his lifetime." In 2004, Pitchfork Media called him "one of the most singular figures in Western popular culture from the last 20 years." Morrissey's lyrics have been described as "dramatic, bleak, funny vignettes about doomed relationships, lonely nightclubs, the burden of the past and the prison of the home". He is also noted for his unusual baritone vocal style (though he sometimes uses falsetto), his quiff haircut and his dynamic live performances. In the media, controversies have been caused by his forthright and often contrarian opinions, and he has also attracted media attention for his advocacy of vegetarianism and animal rights. He describes himself in his autobiography as an animal protectionist. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon EOS 1D MkIII cameras with L series lenses.] Steven Patrick Morrissey performs at the Palace Theatre Wednesday evening April 1, 2009. Steven Patrick Morrissey, commonly known by his last name, Morrissey, or Moz, is a British singer and lyricist of Irish descent. He rose to prominence in the 1980s as the lyricist and vocalist of the rock band The Smiths. The band were highly successful in the United Kingdom but broke up in 1987, and Morrissey began a solo career, making the top ten of the UK Singles Chart on ten occasions. His first solo album, 1988's Viva Hate, entered the UK Albums Chart at number one. Morrissey is widely regarded as an important innovator in the indie music scene; music magazine NME considers Morrissey to be "one of the most influential artists ever", while The Independent says, "Most pop stars have to be dead before they reach the iconic status he has reached in his lifetime." In 2004, Pitchfork Media called him "one of the most singular figures in Western popular culture from the last 20 years." Morrissey's lyrics have been described as "dramatic, bleak, funny vignettes about doomed relationships, lonely nightclubs, the burden of the past and the prison of the home". He is also noted for his unusual baritone vocal style (though he sometimes uses falsetto), his quiff haircut and his dynamic live performances. In the media, controversies have been caused by his forthright and often contrarian opinions, and he has also attracted media attention for his advocacy of vegetarianism and animal rights. He describes himself in his autobiography as an animal protectionist. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon EOS 1D MkIII cameras with L series lenses.] Steven Patrick Morrissey performs at the Palace Theatre Wednesday evening April 1, 2009. Steven Patrick Morrissey, commonly known by his last name, Morrissey, or Moz, is a British singer and lyricist of Irish descent. He rose to prominence in the 1980s as the lyricist and vocalist of the rock band The Smiths. The band were highly successful in the United Kingdom but broke up in 1987, and Morrissey began a solo career, making the top ten of the UK Singles Chart on ten occasions. His first solo album, 1988's Viva Hate, entered the UK Albums Chart at number one. Morrissey is widely regarded as an important innovator in the indie music scene; music magazine NME considers Morrissey to be "one of the most influential artists ever", while The Independent says, "Most pop stars have to be dead before they reach the iconic status he has reached in his lifetime." In 2004, Pitchfork Media called him "one of the most singular figures in Western popular culture from the last 20 years." Morrissey's lyrics have been described as "dramatic, bleak, funny vignettes about doomed relationships, lonely nightclubs, the burden of the past and the prison of the home". He is also noted for his unusual baritone vocal style (though he sometimes uses falsetto), his quiff haircut and his dynamic live performances. In the media, controversies have been caused by his forthright and often contrarian opinions, and he has also attracted media attention for his advocacy of vegetarianism and animal rights. He describes himself in his autobiography as an animal protectionist. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon EOS 1D MkIII cameras with L series lenses.] Steven Patrick Morrissey performs at the Palace Theatre Wednesday evening April 1, 2009. Steven Patrick Morrissey, commonly known by his last name, Morrissey, or Moz, is a British singer and lyricist of Irish descent. He rose to prominence in the 1980s as the lyricist and vocalist of the rock band The Smiths. The band were highly successful in the United Kingdom but broke up in 1987, and Morrissey began a solo career, making the top ten of the UK Singles Chart on ten occasions. His first solo album, 1988's Viva Hate, entered the UK Albums Chart at number one. Morrissey is widely regarded as an important innovator in the indie music scene; music magazine NME considers Morrissey to be "one of the most influential artists ever", while The Independent says, "Most pop stars have to be dead before they reach the iconic status he has reached in his lifetime." In 2004, Pitchfork Media called him "one of the most singular figures in Western popular culture from the last 20 years." Morrissey's lyrics have been described as "dramatic, bleak, funny vignettes about doomed relationships, lonely nightclubs, the burden of the past and the prison of the home". He is also noted for his unusual baritone vocal style (though he sometimes uses falsetto), his quiff haircut and his dynamic live performances. In the media, controversies have been caused by his forthright and often contrarian opinions, and he has also attracted media attention for his advocacy of vegetarianism and animal rights. He describes himself in his autobiography as an animal protectionist. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon EOS 1D MkIII cameras with L series lenses.] Steven Patrick Morrissey performs at the Palace Theatre Wednesday evening April 1, 2009. Steven Patrick Morrissey, commonly known by his last name, Morrissey, or Moz, is a British singer and lyricist of Irish descent. He rose to prominence in the 1980s as the lyricist and vocalist of the rock band The Smiths. The band were highly successful in the United Kingdom but broke up in 1987, and Morrissey began a solo career, making the top ten of the UK Singles Chart on ten occasions. His first solo album, 1988's Viva Hate, entered the UK Albums Chart at number one. Morrissey is widely regarded as an important innovator in the indie music scene; music magazine NME considers Morrissey to be "one of the most influential artists ever", while The Independent says, "Most pop stars have to be dead before they reach the iconic status he has reached in his lifetime." In 2004, Pitchfork Media called him "one of the most singular figures in Western popular culture from the last 20 years." Morrissey's lyrics have been described as "dramatic, bleak, funny vignettes about doomed relationships, lonely nightclubs, the burden of the past and the prison of the home". He is also noted for his unusual baritone vocal style (though he sometimes uses falsetto), his quiff haircut and his dynamic live performances. In the media, controversies have been caused by his forthright and often contrarian opinions, and he has also attracted media attention for his advocacy of vegetarianism and animal rights. He describes himself in his autobiography as an animal protectionist. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon EOS 1D MkIII cameras with L series lenses.] Steven Patrick Morrissey performs at the Palace Theatre Wednesday evening April 1, 2009. Steven Patrick Morrissey, commonly known by his last name, Morrissey, or Moz, is a British singer and lyricist of Irish descent. He rose to prominence in the 1980s as the lyricist and vocalist of the rock band The Smiths. The band were highly successful in the United Kingdom but broke up in 1987, and Morrissey began a solo career, making the top ten of the UK Singles Chart on ten occasions. His first solo album, 1988's Viva Hate, entered the UK Albums Chart at number one. Morrissey is widely regarded as an important innovator in the indie music scene; music magazine NME considers Morrissey to be "one of the most influential artists ever", while The Independent says, "Most pop stars have to be dead before they reach the iconic status he has reached in his lifetime." In 2004, Pitchfork Media called him "one of the most singular figures in Western popular culture from the last 20 years." Morrissey's lyrics have been described as "dramatic, bleak, funny vignettes about doomed relationships, lonely nightclubs, the burden of the past and the prison of the home". He is also noted for his unusual baritone vocal style (though he sometimes uses falsetto), his quiff haircut and his dynamic live performances. In the media, controversies have been caused by his forthright and often contrarian opinions, and he has also attracted media attention for his advocacy of vegetarianism and animal rights. He describes himself in his autobiography as an animal protectionist. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon EOS 1D MkIII cameras with L series lenses.] Steven Patrick Morrissey performs at the Palace Theatre Wednesday evening April 1, 2009. Steven Patrick Morrissey, commonly known by his last name, Morrissey, or Moz, is a British singer and lyricist of Irish descent. He rose to prominence in the 1980s as the lyricist and vocalist of the rock band The Smiths. The band were highly successful in the United Kingdom but broke up in 1987, and Morrissey began a solo career, making the top ten of the UK Singles Chart on ten occasions. His first solo album, 1988's Viva Hate, entered the UK Albums Chart at number one. Morrissey is widely regarded as an important innovator in the indie music scene; music magazine NME considers Morrissey to be "one of the most influential artists ever", while The Independent says, "Most pop stars have to be dead before they reach the iconic status he has reached in his lifetime." In 2004, Pitchfork Media called him "one of the most singular figures in Western popular culture from the last 20 years." Morrissey's lyrics have been described as "dramatic, bleak, funny vignettes about doomed relationships, lonely nightclubs, the burden of the past and the prison of the home". He is also noted for his unusual baritone vocal style (though he sometimes uses falsetto), his quiff haircut and his dynamic live performances. In the media, controversies have been caused by his forthright and often contrarian opinions, and he has also attracted media attention for his advocacy of vegetarianism and animal rights. He describes himself in his autobiography as an animal protectionist. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon EOS 1D MkIII cameras with L series lenses.] Steven Patrick Morrissey performs at the Palace Theatre Wednesday evening April 1, 2009. Steven Patrick Morrissey, commonly known by his last name, Morrissey, or Moz, is a British singer and lyricist of Irish descent. He rose to prominence in the 1980s as the lyricist and vocalist of the rock band The Smiths. The band were highly successful in the United Kingdom but broke up in 1987, and Morrissey began a solo career, making the top ten of the UK Singles Chart on ten occasions. His first solo album, 1988's Viva Hate, entered the UK Albums Chart at number one. Morrissey is widely regarded as an important innovator in the indie music scene; music magazine NME considers Morrissey to be "one of the most influential artists ever", while The Independent says, "Most pop stars have to be dead before they reach the iconic status he has reached in his lifetime." In 2004, Pitchfork Media called him "one of the most singular figures in Western popular culture from the last 20 years." Morrissey's lyrics have been described as "dramatic, bleak, funny vignettes about doomed relationships, lonely nightclubs, the burden of the past and the prison of the home". He is also noted for his unusual baritone vocal style (though he sometimes uses falsetto), his quiff haircut and his dynamic live performances. In the media, controversies have been caused by his forthright and often contrarian opinions, and he has also attracted media attention for his advocacy of vegetarianism and animal rights. He describes himself in his autobiography as an animal protectionist. (© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366) [Photographed with Canon EOS 1D MkIII cameras with L series lenses.]

Steven Patrick Morrissey, known mononymously as Morrissey, is an English singer, songwriter and author. He rose to prominence as the frontman of the Smiths, who were active from 1982 to 1987. Since then, Morrissey has had a solo career, making the top ten of the UK Singles Chart on ten occasions and reaching number one on the UK Albums Chart three times.

Born in Davyhulme, Lancashire, to a working-class Irish family, Morrissey grew up in Manchester. As a child he developed a love of literature, kitchen sink realism and popular music. Involved in Manchester’s punk rock scene during the late 1970s, he fronted the Nosebleeds, with little success. Beginning a career in music journalism, he authored a number of books on music and film in the early 1980s. With Johnny Marr he established the Smiths in 1982, soon attracting national recognition for their self-titled debut album. As the band’s frontman, Morrissey attracted attention both for his witty and sardonic lyrics and his idiosyncratic appearance; deliberately avoiding rock machismo, he cultivated the aesthetic of a social outsider who eschewed drugs and embraced celibacy. The Smiths released three further albums – including the critically acclaimed Meat Is Murder and The Queen Is Dead – and had a string of hit singles. Personal differences between Morrissey and Marr resulted in the Smiths’ separation in 1987.

In 1988, Morrissey launched his solo career with Viva Hate. This album and its follow-ups – Kill Uncle, Your Arsenal, and Vauxhall and I – all did well in the UK Albums Chart and spawned a number of hit singles. During this time his image began to shift into that of a more burly figure, who toyed with patriotic imagery and working-class masculinity. In the mid-to-late 1990s, his subsequent albums, Southpaw Grammar and Maladjusted, also charted but were less well received. Relocating to Los Angeles, he embarked on a hiatus between 1998 and 2003 before releasing a successful comeback album, You Are the Quarry, in 2004. Ensuing years saw the release of albums Ringleader of the Tormentors, Years of Refusal, and World Peace Is None of Your Business. He released his autobiography in 2013, followed by his first novel in 2015. His eleventh solo album, Low in High School, was released in November 2017.

Highly influential, Morrissey has been credited as a seminal figure in the emergence of indie rock and Britpop. Acclaimed as one of the greatest lyricists in British history, his lyrics have become the subject of academic study. He has courted controversy with his forthright opinions – endorsing vegetarianism and animal rights, condemning royalty and prominent politicians, and promoting a vision of English national identity and Britishness. In a 2006 poll held by the BBC’s Culture Show, Morrissey was voted the second greatest living British cultural icon, behind only David Attenborough.

Steven Patrick Morrissey performs at the Palace Theatre Wednesday evening April 1, 2009.

Steven Patrick Morrissey performs at the Palace Theatre Wednesday evening April 1, 2009. (© James D. DeCamp 614-367-6366)