Overview

• The reunion proposal from AEG Entertainment Group, intended for a 2025 global tour, was accepted by Morrissey but rejected by Marr due to mismatched band chemistry.
• Marr said his refusal stemmed from principle and his satisfaction with current solo projects rather than financial motivations.
• He has secured the trademark rights to The Smiths name to protect the band’s legacy from third-party exploitation.
• Former drummer Mike Joyce and Marr have agreed that bassist Andy Rourke’s death in May 2023 makes a genuine reunion unfeasible.
• Marr refuted Morrissey’s assertion that he ignored the offer, telling listeners on the Stick to Football podcast that he explicitly said no.