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The Diary Entry That Exposes Morris and Patterson’s Fraud.

This entry, coupled with the later sale to Chrysalis, builds a strong argument that they both knew of my entitlement, chose not to execute it, and personally profited instead. It also points to breaches in fiduciary duty, misrepresentation, and unjust enrichment, excluding the coercive control, lies and manipulation. This is just one small example of the fraud. This deal generated £250,000.

Notes about this document:

Context
In 1992, internal notes from Morris’ diary confirm that discussions took place between Morris and Paterson regarding the transfer of a share in Orb Music to Weston (“Thrash”). Despite a contractual commitment to a 50/50 split of revenues after Weston joined The Orb, the transfer of directorship and shareholding in Orb Music was never executed.

Concealment and Exclusion

  • The diary shows Morris and Paterson were aware of Weston’s entitlement to a share but withheld both the knowledge and execution of that transfer.
  • Orb Music was later sold to Chrysalis without Weston’s knowledge or signature, despite his contributions and entitlement. This constitutes deliberate exclusion and concealment.

Misrepresentation of Orb Music

  • Orb Music was originally established and controlled by Morris and his wife, with personal significance (named after their late child).
  • Weston was told to sign to Orb Music on the basis it would generate more income for him, without disclosure of the true ownership structure or the extent of Morris’ personal interest.
  • Orb Music was also used as a funding vehicle for Morris’ own label, without transparency or consent.

The 20% Claim

  • Morris later justified retaining 20% of publishing revenue as an “admin expense.”
  • He also told Weston personally that it was “morally OK” for him to take 20% “across the board,” including publishing, as if it were a manager’s commission.
  • This is inconsistent: he could not simultaneously claim to act as manager and as a director/shareholder taking administrative expenses. Standard industry practice is that managers do not receive publishing revenue unless contractually agreed; their commission is normally a percentage of artist income, not ownership in publishing rights.
  • This shows an opportunistic attempt by Morris to siphon publishing revenues to fund his own record company (shares of which were also never transferred to Weston), outside the scope of normal management duties.

Breach of Duty and Unjust Enrichment

  • By failing to assign Weston his share of Orb Music, then selling to Chrysalis without his involvement, Morris and Paterson deprived Weston of rightful ownership and revenue.
  • The 20% extraction, justified on contradictory grounds, amounts to unjust enrichment and a breach of fiduciary duty, whether framed as mismanagement or misrepresentation.

Adam sent this to me with the note “I found this entry in diary, it was definitely agreed you were having a share of Orb Music” thereby implicating himself and Paterson.

Transcription:

Thrash contract 19/8/92

Letter from Rage

  1. non-exclusive amend Alex/WMM contract not inducement
  2. Merchandising 50/50 OK but need discussion on when and how.
  3. 2% off top not yet OK’d with lx
  4. Orb Music directorship ??? Current directors Orb Music 50/50 lx & Adam. Need to discuss how much is going to thrash
  5. Seek thrash/Rage approval happens anyway where humanly possible.
  6. WMM will account directly
  7. Earth and Towers will be included.
  8. Legal Fees. Not decided. We have been advised to say no.
  9. WMM did receive 10k on recording deal split 50/50 with band. thrash was held back £1250. Technically we do owe him 1250. He has been subbed at least £900 of this.

Letter of 10th July Wolf Seddon. From Tone of letter David Kent & Alexis do not get on.

  1. Inducement letter is fine subject subject to Alex being non-exlusive also.
  2. There is an agreement on video. Was it ever finalised & signed? 50/50 split no cross collat to records.
  3. Amounts discussed are Orb only. No Blue Pearl money in RT.
  4. tbc
  5. The monies discussed here are recording monies (£7500) see (9) above. The comments on Orb Music are incorrect.
  6. Smashing.
  7. Correct. Directors of Orb MU are lx and Modo. The 20% is used for admin expenses. Dividends are to board of directors which will be Modo/lx/Thrash.
  8. Thrash is published by Orb Music. Any song he writes be it 1% or 100% on an orb record is published by Orb Music.
  9. Once signed we use lawyer only on agreements.
  10. Merchandising is included in recording contract. This is why we agreed to split 50/50.
  11. Yes rescinded
  12. Legal bill TBC.