Morrissey says Johnny Marr “ignored” a “profitable” provide for The Smiths to reform in 2025.
Morrissey says Johnny Marr ‘ignored’ a ‘profitable’ provide for The Smiths to reform in 2025
The 65-year-old former frontman of the enduring Manchester group, who launched their debut album in 1984, spoke out concerning the missed probability for a reunion within the wake of stories Oasis are staging a comeback tour subsequent yr.
He stated in an announcement on the Morrissey Central web site amid questions from followers on whether or not the band would possibly reunite like Oasis he gave a “sure” to a proposal made by the AEG Leisure Group to tour worldwide as The Smiths in 2025.
Writing within the third individual, the singer stated guitarist Johnny, 60, “ignored the provide”, including: “In June 2024 AEG Leisure Group made a profitable provide to each Morrissey and Marr to tour worldwide as ‘The Smiths’ all through 2025.
“Morrissey stated Sure to the provide; Marr ignored the provide. Morrissey undertakes a largely offered out tour of the USA in November. Marr continues to tour as a particular visitor to New Order.”
After placing out much-loved albums ‘The Smiths’ and ‘Meat is Homicide’ – and touchdown three High 10 hits – Morrissey and Co break up in 1987 after solely 5 years collectively.
Johnny staged an emotional homecoming gig in his native Manchester on Saturday (24.08.24) at Wythenshawe Park forward of a set from New Order.
He informed followers how a lot the present meant to him because it was within the park the place he whereas away his youth minutes from his household dwelling.
Noel and Liam Gallagher stated on Thursday (29.08.24) they have been including three further live performance dates within the UK for his or her 2025 reunion tour because of “unprecedented demand” following registration for a ticket pre-sale.
