By Did Morrissey ever pay Mike Joyce?
In 1996, Joyce sued former Smiths’ colleagues Johnny Marr and Morrissey for an equal share of performance and recording royalties. Joyce won the case and was awarded damages of around £1 million from Morrissey and Marr. In 2001, as a final payment of back royalties, Johnny Marr paid Joyce £260,000 plus ‘costs’.
Are Morrissey and Johnny Marr friends?
Johnny Marr has spoken about his relationship with Morrissey, reiterating that the former bandmates are “not mates”. Haha, no we’re not mates,” Marr said in response. “We’re just very different. But we always were very different people.
Will The Smiths ever reunite?
Johnny Marr has dismissed rumours of a Smiths reunion after a fan asked for clarification about a rumoured 2020 tour. Marr is leftwing. On his most recent album, Call the Comet, he imagines an alternative society that “resets the ridiculousness of the last few years”, he told the Independent in 2018.
Who was the bassist in The Smiths?
Andy Rourke
The Smiths/Bassists
Who is Johnny Marrs wife?
Angie Marrm. 1985
Johnny Marr/Wife
Personal life. Marr and his wife Angie have been together since 1979, before the Smiths formed. They have two children, Sonny and Nile Marr.
Did Morrissey crush on Marr?
I’ve discussed the Smiths with a few musical friends, and they all independently asserted that Morrissey probably had an unrequited crush on Marr, and that the tension of it accounted for the creative intensity of their collaboration.
Does Morrissey get royalties?
Only Morrissey and Marr received songwriting royalties. The recording and performance royalties were split 40 per cent Morrissey, 40 per cent Marr and 10 per cent each for Joyce and bass player Andy Rourke. To cut a long story short, Rourke settled out of court for a lump sum and is still on 10 per cent of royalties.
Does Morrissey listen to the Smiths?
Morrissey has said that he no longer listens to The Smiths, as “his pride lies” with the bulk of his work as a solo artist. Asked about whether he would listen to work by his past band, Morrissey replied: “No. It was beautiful, but it’s gone.
What was the outcome of Joyce V Morrissey?
Joyce continued with the litigation, reaching the High Court of Justice (Chancery Division) in December 1996 after an agreement from Morrissey and Marr than Joyce and Rourke were partners. The only contention was the share Joyce was entitled to as a equal partner.
How much did Morrissey and Rourke get from the Smiths?
Morrissey and Marr each took 40 percent of The Smiths’ recording and performance royalties, allowing 10 percent each to Joyce and Rourke. This was stipulated in a verbal contract that superseded an earlier agreement for an equal share amongst all four members of the band.
Who was the drummer that accused Morrissey of racism?
Former Smiths drummer Mike Joyce faced awkward questioning regarding accusations of racism levelled against ex-bandmate Morrissey in a new interview (and played a game called ‘Is Morrissey Racist?’). Watch the interview below.