"The sale includes: 1. The name 'The Smiths', as created by Morrissey. 2. All Smiths artwork, as created by Morrissey. 3. All Smiths merchandising rights. 4. All Smiths songs lyrically / musically. 5. All synchronisation rights. 6. All Smiths recordings. 7. All contractual rights for Smiths publishing."
"I am burnt out by any and all connections to Marr, Rourke, Joyce. I have had enough of malicious associations. With my entire life I have paid my rightful dues to these songs and these images. I would now like to live disassociated from those who wish me nothing but ill-will and destruction, and this is the only resolution. The songs are me - they are no one else - but they bring with them business communications that go to excessive lengths to create as much dread and spite year after year. I must now protect myself, especially my health."
Morrissey offered for sale all of his business interests in The Smiths to any interested investor. The sale covers the band name, Morrissey-created artwork, merchandising rights, lyrics and music, synchronization rights, recordings, and publishing contracts. Morrissey stated he is burnt out by connections to Marr, Rourke, and Joyce and wants to disassociate from those he says wish him ill will and destruction. He cited repeated business communications that cause dread and damage to his health as motivation. Morrissey provided an email for serious investors. The decision follows longstanding public feuding and recent disputes over reunion offers and trademark rights.
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