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Johnny Marr explains why he rejected “eye-watering” The Smiths reunion offer

The guitarist also opened up about the reunion offer they received in 2024. Marr told host Gary Neville: “We got made an offer really recently, in fact, but yeah, I said no.” The guitarist added: “I’m not an idiot, the vibe’s not right. Bad vibe.”

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While on the continent, Doherty and co have performing of The Smiths’ 1986 single ‘Panic’ as a closer, while one show saw the band play a segment of the 1984 classic ‘How Soon Is Now’ spliced with ‘The Last Of The English Roses’.

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Related item:

• NME: "Pete Doherty adds The Smiths’ Mike Joyce to solo live band, shares new “weird jazz number” ‘The Day The Baron Died’" (April 9...

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"I'm a Beatles fan and I've just joined The Smiths, the best band since The Beatles... yeah I was a bit nervous"

In this episode, we welcome Craig Gannon to tell us his story and talk about his journey through the 80s via some incredible indie pop bands, from Aztec Camera, the Colourfield, Adult net, Cradle, Edwyn Collins, Black Grape and of course, The Smiths.

Craig also has a chilling tale which he recalls fromrecording with Brix Smith in Jimmy page's famously haunted manor, which used to belong to Alistair Crowley!

Now composing music for films and TV, Craig is planning to tour in a new project fronted by Alain Whyte which will also feature Boz Boorer and various ex Morrissey players - one for Smiths/ Morrissey fans to keep their eyes peeled for.

Craig also chooses some fantastic tracks from the 80s for us.

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...will also feature Boz Boorer...
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Collette writes:

I am coordinating the Andy Rourke mural unveiling 21 November 2024. Thursday at the Wheatsheaf Pub.

At 1.30 pm onwards today Wednesday the BBC is filming a pre record and if any fans want to be interviewed or filmed come down today (Wednesday).

Also tomo- Thursday - the main unveiling and photo call is happening 1.30 pm - please come down and be part of this very special occasion.

Mike Joyce will be down along with the artist and Smiths’ photographer Nalinee Darmong whose image is what inspired the mural.

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Media coverage:

• About Manchester: "Mural to late Smith’s bassist Andy Rourke is unveiled in Manchester’s Northern Quarter" (November 21, 2024)
• RGM Press: "ANDY ROURKE MURAL UNVEILING – A SPECIAL FEATURE – WHAT...

“Other people will have other ideas but, as far as I’m concerned, with Andy not being here, it’s impossible to have a reunion of The Smiths. But Morrissey and Marr together? Obviously I read those back-and-forth statements and I’m surprised they didn’t get that together earlier – that they’d have done something 10 or 15 years ago, whenever. The ownership of The Smiths’ name, going out as The Smiths with a different rhythm section? So be it.”