A bit of speculation:

I've often though that the Smith's Paint a Vulgar Picture might be about Marc Bolan. It fits. Even if it isn't specifically about him, it certainly is meant to apply to any dead rock star who's material and image is exploited for the profit of less talented folks. Besides, I like to imagine Morrissey walking a pace behind Marc at the sound check, having somehow finagled his way backstage. My favorite line of that song, however: "BPI MTV BBC pah-lease them please them!"