Johnny Marr Discloses Why He Rejected An “Eye-Watering” Payday To Reunite The Smiths

During a recent appearance on the Stick to Football podcast, Johnny Marr revealed why he declined an “eye-watering” offer to reunite The Smiths. The guitar legend said that ultimately “the vibe’s not right” with his long-estranged bandmate Morrissey. “We got made an offer recently, but I said no,” Marr disclosed. “It was a little bit about principles, but I’m not an idiot, I just think the vibe’s not right.” Marr went on to add that, “It was an eye-watering amount of money, but also, I really like what I’m doing now which makes it a lot easier. I like where I’m at. I still want to write the best song I’ve ever written.” Marr’s extensive musical journey following the break-up of The Smiths includes a series of well-received solo records and global headlining tours, as well as collaborations with the Pretenders, Electronic (with New Order’s Bernard Sumner), The The, Modest Mouse, and the Cribs. (Billboard)