Johnny Marr has reminded followers of why a Smiths reunion is unlikely as fellow Mancunians Oasis put together to reunite after 16 years.
Johnny Marr says The Smiths reunion continues to be unlikely – regardless of Oasis returning
The Britpop legends introduced on Wednesday morning (27.08.24) that they’re to embark on a 14-date stadium tour in July and August 2025 – together with 4 dates at London’s Wembley Stadium and 4 homecoming concert events at Manchester’s Heaton Park – placing an finish to the prolonged feud between siblings Liam and Noel Gallagher.
When the reunion information was teased by the ‘Wonderwall’ hitmakers, followers took to social media to recommend that different teams like The Smiths ought to reunite if Oasis can do it.
One X person wrote: “If Oasis can do it The Smiths can too (I’m delusional).”
Johnny responded by sharing an image of former UKIP chief Nigel Farage to level out once more that the group’s former frontman Morrissey’s controversial political opinions are the issue.
The singer was pro-Brexit and hailed Farage “a liberal educator” when it was confirmed that the UK would exit the EU.
In response, Johnny jokingly tweeted: “Nigel Farage on guitar.”
Morrissey courted controversy when he stated the results of the EU Referendum in June was “magnificent”.
Johnny later addressed his feedback and insisted he has nothing to do together with his bandmate’s political views and that he does not see the band – which was additionally comprised of Andy Rourke and Mike Joyce – making a comeback anytime quickly.
He stated: “I can solely actually communicate for myself, I do not really feel prefer it’s needed in any respect actually.
“I actually like shifting ahead. Myself and Andy (Rourke, bass participant) play collectively once I’m over in New York … he performs a few songs with me and that is at all times very nice, however that is actually so far as it must go I believe.”
He additionally beforehand insisted Morrissey’s outbursts cannot taint the ‘This Charming Man’ hitmakers’ legacy as a result of folks know they’re nothing to do with the band.
He stated: “It appears to be upsetting folks greater than it is really upsetting me.
“Me and Morrissey had been at all times very completely different folks. It is OK. You possibly can’t change historical past.
“The Smiths stood for the marginalised, and the disenfranchised, whether or not that was due to your sexuality or your way of life or your sensibility, or the place you had been born, or your race.
“All people is aware of The Smiths had been by no means about hate. I do not consider The Smiths any in another way.
“The rest, it isn’t The Smiths, it is one thing else. And that hasn’t been something to do with me for 30 years.”
