Morrissey cancels weekend shows due to ‘credible threat’ on his life

English rock and pop legend Morrissey has cancelled a pair of weekend shows due to a “credible threat” to his life.

The singer made the announcement on his Instagram account hours before he was slated to play at the Foxwoods in Connecticut. He was scheduled to play the MGM Music Hall in Boston on Saturday but that show was cancelled as well.

“Due to recent events and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of both the artist and band, the upcoming shows this weekend at Foxwoods and MGM Music Hall have been cancelled,” a message on his social media account read.

Rolling Stone said another post on his Instagram page read, “In recent days, there has been a credible threat on Morrisey’s life. Out of an abundance of caution for the safety of both the artist and audience, tonight’s enga