Mon Sep 16 15:49:34 UTC 2024: ## Morrissey Claims Johnny Marr Stole the Smiths Name, Now Allowed to Tour With New Vocalist
In a fresh wave of acrimony, Morrissey has accused his former guitarist, Johnny Marr, of obtaining full trademark rights and intellectual property ownership of the Smiths name without his knowledge or consent. This, according to a statement posted on Morrissey’s website, allows Marr to tour as the Smiths with a vocalist of his choosing, effectively barring Morrissey from using the band’s name and potentially cutting him off from significant financial income.
The statement claims Morrissey was not given the opportunity to object to the transfer of ownership and suggests that Marr’s move is a deliberate attempt to deny him the ability to capitalize on the band’s legacy.
This latest attack on Marr follows a string of accusations from Morrissey last week, where he claimed the guitarist blocked a Warner Bros. release of a Smiths greatest hits album and a 40th-anniversary reissue of their self-titled debut. Morrissey also lamented the “hostage” situation surrounding his own album, “Bonfire of Teenagers.”
The ongoing feud between the former bandmates continues to escalate, with Morrissey alleging a blatant attempt to erase his contributions to the iconic band’s success.
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