Overview

• Morrissey announced via a post titled "A Soul for Sale" that he is offering his stake in The Smiths to any interested party or investor.
• He listed seven assets for sale covering the band name, artwork, merchandising, lyrical and musical compositions, synchronization rights, recordings and publishing rights.
• He said he is "burnt out" by ties to Johnny Marr, Mike Joyce and the late Andy Rourke and cited a need to protect his health.
• Reporting indicates Morrissey and Marr each hold 50% of the band’s rights, that Marr registered The Smiths trademark in 2018 and that a January 2024 joint-ownership assignment still awaits Morrissey’s signature.
• It remains unclear whether he can complete such a sale alone, Marr’s representatives had not issued a fresh comment in initial coverage, and Morrissey directed serious investors to contact eaves7760@gmail.com.