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Heaven knows they're miserable now: Johnny Marr denies former bandmate Morrissey's claims he ignored offer of lucrative Smiths reunion tour
The Manchester band was composed of Morrissey, Johnny Marr, Andy Rourke and Mike Joyce. Formed in 1982, The Smiths made hits such as Easy Money and Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now.
As fans speculated that The Smiths would put their arms down and reunite for a world tour - just as fellow Mancunians Noel and Liam Gallagher did - Morrissey alleged that Marr 'ignored the offer'. Morrissey also claimed that Marr 'blocked' the release of a greatest hits album and acquired 'trademark rights and intellectual property' of The Smiths, meaning he could tour as a band without the original lead singer. Guitarist Johnny Marr, singer Morrissey, drummer Mike Joyce and bassist Andy Rourke of The Smiths pose for a portrait before their first show during the Meat Is Murder Tour in 1985
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