Why does Robert Smith of The Cure dislike Morrissey and vice versa?

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As far i'm led to believe Robert Smith took a dislike to Morrissey due to Moz slating him and his band in the press. Morrissey went as far as calling him a "fat clown". Robert Smith responded by saying he was off to eat some meat! Morrissey 1 Robert Smith 0.

I think Moz was a tad jealous of the success The Cure had stateside.

I'm not too sure if there is still the same level of hatred between both camps, but its worth remembering that Moz didn't really like anybody during his years with The Smiths and hasn't really mellowed that much with age. IMO, The Smiths are far more important than The Cure.Both culturally and musically. The fact that 20+yrs since The Smiths ended and Moz can still sell out whole tours in 15 mins speaks for itself. The Cure meanwhile, are just a shadow of their former selves. They are no longer relevant.

As far i'm led to believe Robert Smith took a dislike to Morrissey due to Moz slating him and his band in the press. Morrissey went as far as calling him a "fat clown". Robert Smith responded by saying he was off to eat some meat! Morrissey 1 Robert Smith 0. I think Moz was a tad jealous of the success The Cure had stateside. I'm not too sure if there is still the same level of hatred between both camps, but its worth remembering that Moz didn't really like anybody during his years with The Smiths and hasn't really mellowed that much with age. IMO, The Smiths are far more important than The Cure.Both culturally and musically. The fact that 20+yrs since The Smiths ended and Moz can still sell out whole tours in 15 mins speaks for itself. The Cure meanwhile, are just a shadow of their former selves. They are no longer relevant.

Porbably because therse two musicians get lumped together in the same category so often even though they are little to nothing alike. The Cure is more successful worldwide and over the years and due to the miserabalist nature of Morissey's stuff it's not surprising he would hate anyone. Smith probably dislikes Moz for the same reason a Henry Rollins and lot of people do. He's very flamboyant and self absorbet yet self loathing at the same time.

everyone hated morrissey, #1 most hated musical act of all time