Morrissey has announced he’s selling his entire stake in The Smiths’ business interests, citing burnout and long-standing tensions with former bandmates Johnny Marr, Mike Joyce, and the late Andy Rourke. The sale includes rights to the band’s name, music, merchandise, and publishing contracts. He described the songs as deeply personal but said the ongoing legal and emotional entanglements have brought “dread and spite.” Despite the turmoil, The Smiths’ legacy remains strong, with their music featured in films and embraced by new generations. Morrissey’s move may reshape the catalog’s future—commercially, if not creatively.
by rrollins
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