Morrissey Closes Door on Smiths Music Rights Sale Amid Controversy

Morrissey 'Switched Off' Email Soliciting Offers for Rights to Smiths' Songs In a surprise move, Morrissey has shut down an email soliciting offers for his rights to the Smiths music and other connected intellectual property, according to a post on his official website. The decision comes after Morrissey announced last week that he was selling the entirety of his business interests in the Smiths. The email address, eaves@morrisseycentral.com, has been switched off due to the "colossal response" to Morrissey's announcement, as stated in a post on Friday. The post also revealed that Morrissey is tired of dealing with "disagreeable and vexatious characters involved in The Smiths business." After 38 years of insults and abuse, Morrissey has had enough, according to the post. While it is unclear if Morrissey created the posts announcing his decision to sell his business interests, they were posted on both Morrissey Central and his official Instagram accounts. In a statement, Morrissey's representatives did not immediately return Rolling Stone's requests for comment. However, the posts, titled "A Soul for Sale," sparked widespread interest among fans and industry professionals alike. According to an article by Althea Legaspi published in Rolling Stone on September 6, 2025, the decision to sell Morrissey's business interests has left many wondering about the future of the Smiths' music catalog. As one fan noted, "This is a huge development for fans of The Smiths and Morrissey. It will be interesting to see who ends up owning the rights to these iconic songs." The sale of Morrissey's business interests in the Smiths has significant implications for the music industry as a whole. As music historian and critic, Simon Reynolds, noted, "This move highlights the complexities of ownership and control in the music industry. It raises questions about the role of artists in managing their own intellectual property and the impact on fans." The current status of Morrissey's decision to sell his business interests is unclear, with no official announcement from Morrissey or his representatives regarding a potential buyer or timeline for completion. As the situation continues to unfold, fans and industry professionals will be watching closely to see what happens next. *Reporting by Rollingstone.*