On May 1 I received the following "Cease and Desist" document through email from Morrissey's lawyers (original .doc format, .txt format). A short email thread followed (.txt format) and this is where it currently stands. Note: In reference to the email followup, I posted the rumor I heard about the band/crew being paid but I neither made any accusations nor did I name Morrissey in the headline as the lawyer incorrectly wrote in his email.

As a result of these recent actions, I have since acquired legal representation and after things have settled, I'll consider the future of this site. This decision of whether or not to make this post was a difficult one, however I felt I had to make it in order to continue on in an honest fashion.

Although Morrissey's lawyers haven't indicated in the documents above which of the postings are false and defamatory, they are taking the position that some of them are. The original posts are currently still up and I'm leaving it up to you to decide what you want to believe.
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• Related item: Rumor - tour crew and band from last year's tour not paid yet? - Apr. 28, 2003

Wee Jock writes:

There is a nice article in Scotland's Sunday Herald (review section) by Simon Goddard celebrating 20 years of The Smiths. The BBC6 Smiths fan contest gets a mention also.

Article is online:

Keeping Up With The Smiths - The Sunday Herald, May 11, 2003
Music: It's 20 years since The Smiths rewrote the pop rule book and gave a voice to disgruntled youths. Simon Goddard reflects on their rise and demise and the enduring influence they have on UK music.
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Reminder: Smiths related programming all this week on BBC 6 Music (live stream available). Related items:

• BBC radio 6 to celebrate "Hand In Glove" 20th anniversary (released May 13, 1983) - Apr. 15, 2003
• Liz Kershaw wants a Smiths reunion - 20th "birthday party" at the Salford Lads Club (May 16) - May 1, 2003
• BBC 6 Music celebration programming notes - Apr. 24, 2003

Tim Jones writes:

Tim Jones from RC here - just to let you know that Morrissey is our main feature and cover for the June issue (out 29th May). Spread the word!

Copies can be ordered via [email protected] or on 0870 735 8080.

Andrew Harrison writes:

...if your readers outside the UK are interested in obtaining a copy of the issue, we're in Borders and Barnes & Noble in the US and, as of today, also on eBay. I've put some issues up for purchase on the site - search for "word magazine morrissey" and you'll find it. The cost is the same as the UK cover price (£3.50) plus postage. Alternately they can visit our site http://www.wordmagazine.co.uk.

dave writes:

Friday 23rd May
930-230
£2 before 1030 then £3
The Star & Garter
Fairfield St, Manchester, England
(opposite new Piccadilly station entrance on Fairfield St)

Morrissey / Smiths disco
music, booze, dancing, flowers, slides

Playlist from friday 11th April 2003: