The Smiths fans all say same thing as Morrissey shares Johnny Marr revelation
The Smiths frontman Morrissey claims guitarist and fellow member of the Manchester band, Johnny Marr, declined a 'lucrative' reunion tour offer for 2025.
The Smiths frontman Morrissey has revealed former collaborator Johnny Marr turned down a "lucrative" deal to tour next year.
A statement released by the lyricist, 65, claimed AEG Entertainment Group had offered the pair a deal to tour The Smiths through 2025. It comes as an unlikely reunion of Oasis was confirmed by brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher.
Morrissey's statement has fans in an uproar, with a knock to Marr, who allegedly "ignored the offer" presented to the pair.
The statement read: "In June 2024 AEG Entertainment Group made a lucrative offer to both Morrissey and Marr to tour worldwide as 'The Smiths' throughout 2025."
It continued: "Morrissey said yes to the offer; Marr ignored the offer. Morrissey undertakes a largely sold out tour of the USA in November. Marr continues to tour as a special guest to New Order."
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Holy moly! Morrissey was up for a reunion with Johnny Marr, but Johnny said no. This is quite astounding. Statement from Moz attached. pic.twitter.com/5PHKbzycJh
— The Morrissey Mercury (@MorrisseyMerc) August 29, 2024
Fans were less than impressed with the announcement and say it reflects poorly on Morrissey, rather than on Marr. One wrote: " If someone turned down literally millions because of how bad my personality is I probably wouldn't publicise that."
Another added: "The world's officially gone mad." A third suggested enough time had passed to critique the work of The Smiths, saying: "Johnny Marr can write some of the most wonderful music and Morrissey is just like 'Some girls are bigger than others. Some girls' mothers are bigger than other girls' mothers'."
Those holding out hope of The Smiths reuniting on stage were devastated, with one using the title of one of their best-known tracks to vent their frustrations. "Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now," they wrote.
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Some are still adamant on the band getting back together, with a few suggestions on how peace can be mediated between Morrissey and Marr suggested in replies to the official statement.
"They need a mutually agreed upon mediator to sift through 37 years of problems and make this happen, along with a strong business management team," one wrote.
Another longed for a reunion, adding: "I love them both, because The Smiths made the music that means the most to me. I was only 9 when they split, but I got into them a couple of years after and have yearned to see them live ever since. Life passes by so quickly - it’s complicated, but God, I wish it could happen."
