Arstist are not the ones who deal with royalties. I mean Morrissey doesn't get the 100% and then send a Money Order to his cowritters, different organisms and publishing companies do that for the artists and get a commission

...but it does tie in nicely with the first story about last year's tour doesn't it?

Look, anyone can defend Moz with emotions and say "He doesn't deal with payments" or "I don't believe it. Moz wouldn't do that. He's my idol."
But, the FACTS have been published on several occasions about his poor business dealings, etc. and I tend to go with those. I mean, think of all the people who have had a problem with him...and you think all THOSE people are the source of the problem and not the one man whose the only constant!

I mean how many royalties can you expect from "Girl Least Likely To"?

I do have a healthy sense of 'hero-worship', but Morrissey cannot be as financially irresponsible as so many people claim!

To be as financially irresponsible as *so* many people claim would be suicidal. Morrissey is not about to throw away his career or his artistry.

I realize the music industry can be dog-eat-dog, but I will not believe the following:

1. Morrissey is in charge of royalty cheques to others.

2. Morrissey deliberately cheats others out of money.

3. Morrissey 'expects' people to work for him pro bono.

4. Morrissey plots to line his pockets at the expense of others.

5. Morrissey is in charge of paying the band and crew.

I do believe that Morrissey has good lawyers and fair contracts related to most of his business associates. I also believe that he has insurance for all of his endeavors.
I do believe that money disagreements and shortcomings do and can occur, and that many of these are not withing Morrissey's control. I am not a lawyer, but to screw everyone you work with is suicidal and not like Morrissey.

Truly,
Ken

So there he goes, travelling around the world, playing records(!!) and dwelling in his memories of being part of the greatest band ever. I feel sorry for this guy who just happened to be at the rigt place at the rigt time and now, 16 years later, still has nothing but his memories of passed glory. Get a job, you lousy sod!

It might have already been said by other users, but I would like to set the record straight on how artists, Moz included, earn royalties. I work for a record label administering royalties and know a "bit" about it. Here's how it works:
There are two types of royalties an artist may get
* Recording Artist Royalties (which apply to any artist signed to a record deal)
* Publishing Royalties (which apply to any writer who receives a "writing credit" for a song)

Mr. Rourke complaining about Moz having to pay HIM songwriting royalties is LUDICROUS! That's what publishing companies are for: they collect monies from all over the world and pay writers or whomever has a songwriting credit for songs. If Mr. Rourke is NOT getting his publishing royalties he should be complaining to the publishing Company that represents his interests, given that he HAS a songwriting credit for those songs. If he doesn't have a songwriting credit (he may have been stupid enough to give it up), tough luck, he is not entitled to squat!

Mr. Rourke would be entitled to artist royalties from Morrissey's records if and only IF he has a "producer" or "featured artist" royalty and a contract is in place between Moz/Mr. Rourke and Warner. In this case producer royalties are usually "deducted" from the artist's royalties and paid directly to the producers of a said track. There are a lot of other issues that tie into the producers getting paid or not, but it's way too complex to explain here. In any case, if Mr. Rourke has a contract providing for him to receive "producer" or "featured artist" royalties, then he must take it up with Warner Bros who issued the release and STOP WHINING LIKE A CRY BABY ABOUT HOW MOZ IS CHEATING HIM OR IS SUPPOSED TO PAY HIM! ENOUGH ALREADY!

Advice to Mr. Rourke: If you believe you have any claims against royalties I could suggest a few auditing firms that specialize in royalty audits, I used to work for one.

look I commented on the tour and i didnt get any royalities...

shave it !

oops

shove it !