Morrissey has canceled the first four dates of his World Tour in support of his new album, Years of Refusal. He was set to kick off on February 28 in Bacon Raton, Florida, but has canceled all dates in the Sunshine State. Affected dated include:

• Boca Raton, FL Mizner Park (February 28)

• Orlando, FL Hard Rock Live (March 1)

• Jacksonville, FL Florida Theater (3)

• St. Petersburg, FL Jannus Landing (4)

The tour is now set to begin on March 6 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

My question is, why in the hell is Mozzer launching his world tour in the deep south of the United States???

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