Morrissey Slams Johnny Marr Who Takes Over The Smiths Without Him

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JAKARTA - The relationship between former The Smiths personnel, Johnny Marr and Morrissey has not improved. As a result, there is still a fierce struggle over the works listed on behalf of The Smiths.

Morrissey recently claimed that Johnny had taken over all of their band's copyrights. In uploads on the official website, he revealed that this could have a bad impact on him.

"J Marr has successfully registered 100 percent of intellectual rights / property on behalf of The Smiths. His submissions have been accepted with the oaths and claims he has made," Morrissey wrote.

"This action was carried out without consulting Morrissey and did not provide space for Morrissey to file an objection," the statement read further.

Consequently, Johnny Marr will have power if he wants to hold a tour of The Smiths without involving Morrissey. This is unfortunate for the vocalist who has sparked the band's name.

"Among many other things, this means that Marr can now tour as The Smiths using his vocalist of choice, and this also prohibits Morrissey from using the name as well as hindering Morrissey's considerable financial livelihood. Morrissey himself created the name of the music unit 'The Smiths' in May 1982," he concluded.