Overview

• In a post titled "A Soul for Sale," Morrissey invited bids for the Smiths' name, artwork, merchandising, songs, synchronization rights, recordings and publishing contractual rights.
• He asked "serious investors" to inquire via the email address [email protected].
• Morrissey said he is "burnt out" by ties to Johnny Marr, Mike Joyce and the late Andy Rourke and wants to protect his health.
• Johnny Marr registered The Smiths trademark in 2018, and a 2024 assignment of joint ownership reportedly still awaits Morrissey's signature.
• Reports say Morrissey and Marr share the band's rights 50–50, creating uncertainty over what Morrissey can sell on his own.