The Smiths to reunite for 2020 tour promoted by Live Nation?

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Concert industry insiders, not authorized to speak publicly, say concert giant “Live Nation” has won the rights for the long-awaited Smiths reunion to happen next year. We know what you’re already singing to yourself (“stop me if you think that you’ve heard this one before”), but because dates and venues are already said to be in the “plotting stage,” this would indicate that a Morrissey-Marr reunion is closer than ever to becoming a reality. There’s no word yet on if all four original members will share the concert stage. Morrissey just completed his “California Son” tour. According to his website, Johnny Marr has no upcoming shows scheduled. Keep your fingers crossed and stay tuned.

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Johnny Marr's Twitter response when asked regarding this story - Twitter (November 6, 2019), link via @ordinaryboy86:

Media coverage:

• Johnny Marr scotches Smiths reunion rumours: 'Nigel Farage on guitar' - The Guardian (November 7, 2019)
  
• Johnny Marr breaks silence on Smiths reunion rumours with Nigel Farage jibe - The Birmingham Mail (November 7, 2019)
• Johnny Marr commnets on rumours of The Smiths reunion with right-wing Morrissey jibe - Far Out Magazine (November 7, 2019)
• Johnny Marr Shoots Down Rumors of a Smiths Reunion with Morrissey - Flood Magazine (November 7, 2019)
• Johnny Marr responds to Smiths reunion rumours with swipe at Morrissey's political stance - The Independent (November 7, 2019)
• Johnny Marr has quashed rumours The Smiths are set to reunite - Music News (November 7, 2019)
• "Nigel Farage on guitar": Johnny Marr responds to The Smiths reunion rumours - Radio X (November 7, 2019)

Related item:

• Johnny Marr tweets response to Smiths reunion rumours - Nov. 7, 2019

 

[Anonymous]

Despite Johnny Marr's twitty response this is from a trusted source so it's definitely going to happen...some day - even if all the ex-Smiths deny it happening a trusted source would no longer be a trusted source if they were dumping a steaming pile of bullshit on the pavement.

If it were a lie than the statement needs to be updated to state that this comes from an 'untrusted source' or someone who has no idea and just made it up for a lark.

I wonder what the setlist will be?

 

[marred]

What exactly does anyone need from the Smiths today? Is it a new record or a concert that will fill a hole in your life? What itch do the Smiths need to scratch for you? Would them all hugging it out quench your thirst?

 

[Verso]

Morrissey will never do it because it's the final, holy morsel of integrity that he can cling to until the day he dies. No matter what happens, no matter how many stupid things he says, no matter how many awful albums he puts out, at least he never sank so low as to get his old band back together. It's basically all he's got.

 

[Deleted member 29417]

Morrissey will never do it because it's the final, holy morsel of integrity that he can cling to until the day he dies. No matter what happens, no matter how many stupid things he says, no matter how many awful albums he puts out, at least he never sank so low as to get his old band back together. It's basically all he's got.

I like all his solo albums! I like the melodrama. And the way he fused happy 60s pop with rockabilly/punk & made them both miserable and murky.

 

[Morrissey's left nut]

I don't really mean the kind of thing that is announced in advance, where everybody gets paid millions and there's a massive scrum to get tickets. I mean an ordinary show in an ordinary place, and Johnny says "I'd like to bring on an old friend..."

I don't know that Johnny views him as a friend anymore. Certainly doesn't seem like it.

 

[Deleted member 29417]

What exactly does anyone need from the Smiths today? Is it a new record or a concert that will fill a hole in your life? What itch do the Smiths need to scratch for you? Would them all hugging it out quench your thirst?

I'm a bit too young to really care about them getting back together - but it would be worth it if they wrote some new material together.

 

[The Truth]

the man who is always wrong. Always liked to think you’re “in the know” - couldn’t be further from the truth.
One day you maybe right, as a blind squirrel will eventually find an acorn, but not you.
Not a chance.

If you didn't quote this it would be hidden.

 

[The Truth]

I think they should do it just to show that no one wants to go anyway.

 

[The Truth]

@We'll Let You Know is a homo. These gammas come out to troll but add nothing to the convo

I bet when your mom's making your hot pockets she's dreaming about a life where you were never born.

 

[PuppetParrot]

He would also love the glory and adulation of playing mammoth venues again.

But the thought of 'The Smiths' playing the London o2 makes me cringe.

Marr would bask in the publicity giving interviews left and right as if he were more than a hired sidekick.
He has a gigantic ego and cant deal with ageing. He has issues. Moz doesnt need to deal with
Toxic Johnny ever again.

 

[Deleted member 1074]

I think they should do it just to show that no one wants to go anyway.

I want to go!
I’d rather they work on a new album but still!

 

[Zoinks]

Johnny would do it for the money definitely. Morrissey wouldn't.

Dude, you're delusional. I guess that's why Johnny put the kibosh on it right away. Meanwhile, Moz is signing other people's albums for $$.

 

[Oh my]

@We'll Let You Know is a homo. These gammas come out to troll but add nothing to the convo

Do you get that the humasexual Morrissey is mostly a homo?
(probably homosexual + special female guests in rare occasions)

 

[The Truth]

I want to go!
I’d rather they work on a new album but still!

I would watch the documentary on the failed attempt to make the new album.

 

[Deleted member 1074]

I would watch the documentary on the failed attempt to make the new album.

What if the reunion on Bands Reunited only failed because they sent an Indian guy to talk to Morrissey?

 

[GodEmperorMorrissey]

I bet when your mom's making your hot pockets she's dreaming about a life where you were never born.

Nope but I'm willing to bet you had a shitty father which would explain your hate for your own heritage and skin tone. Also probably explains your love for sodomy too

 

[GodEmperorMorrissey]

Do you get that the humasexual Morrissey is mostly a homo?
(probably homosexual + special female guests in rare occasions)

I don't care what Morrissey does but since he's christian I'm assuming he's probably not having sodomy. And I don't care about guys having feelings for other guys , I'm calling out f*****ry. You know the difference. While we're on the topic, homophobia is not a thing. It's a made up term

 

[Anonymous]

He would also love the glory and adulation of playing mammoth venues again.

But the thought of 'The Smiths' playing the London o2 makes me cringe.

Oh please, Marr just played Glastonbury!

 

[Vesper Nocturne]

Oh my lorrrrddddd. This place

 

[Deleted member 1074]

Nope but I'm willing to bet you had a shitty father which would explain your hate for your own heritage and skin tone. Also probably explains your love for sodomy too

I will sodomize you and you will love it too.