Morrissey Selling Stake in The Smiths' Name, Songs, Publishing

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As a justification, the singer wrote that his relationship with his former bandmates, primarily Johnny Marr, had deteriorated.

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The dispute between Morrissey and his former bandmates of The Smiths goes into a new round. The singer now wants to protect himself with a drastic step from alleged »willingness and destruction«.

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Morrisey, the controversial exvocalist of The Smiths, has announced on his website that he sells to any individual or investor his commercial rights over the legacy of the British band he led since the early eighties. In a statement titled A Soul for Sale, Steven Patrick Morrissey (Davyhulme, UK, 66) makes available to the best bidder: the band's name, all the art in relation to group products, all the rights of merchandising, all the songs of T…

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The British singer claims to be "exhausted" by having any connection with the members of 'The Smiths' and notes that he is "harto" from malicious associations.

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The British singer, Morrissey, announced that he will offer the best bidder all his commercial rights over the group The Smiths, with the aim of “delinking” his former bandmates. Through his official website, and under the title of “A Soul for Sale,” the artist, 66 years old, detailed that the operation includes “all exclusive rights” over “The Smiths name, as created by Morrissey.” In addition, this also implies the group’s graphic art; marketi…

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The former frontman of the legendary indie band The Smiths continues to argue with the band about the rights. Now he announces an unusual step.