Johnny Marr: "No Smiths Reunion"

The guitarist dismisses the legendary band's reconciliation as pure rumor and big-ups the Cribs.
The Smiths circa 1983

Back and forth, back and forth -- how many times do they have to tell us before we believe them?

Smiths Reunion Possible

After 20 years of estrangement, Morrissey and guitarist Johnny Marr are reportedly back on good terms.
The Smiths circa 1983

Things we'll see in 2009: The first-ever African-American president, Kylie Minogue going Bollywood, a lack of Chinese Democracy release speculation -- and perhaps most unbelievably -- a Smiths reunion?

Mother Mother, Smiths' Bassist Turn Out for SPIN at CMJ

Mother Mother and the Homosexuals play late-night soiree in Brooklyn, while Andy Rourke of the Smiths and MC Hollywood Holt rock the decks in Manhattan.
Smiths Bassist Andy Rourke at Beauty Bar / Photo By Heidi Greenwood

SPIN and the Musebox partnered for two nights of fun during one of New York City’s most exciting -- and hectic -- weeks for independent music: the annual CMJ Music Marathon.

Smiths to Reunite? Yes. No. Maybe

Will the Brit rockers earn gazillions to play Coachella? It depends whose "sources" you ask.
The Smiths circa 1983

Stop me if you've heard this one before: Despite protestations to the contrary, rumors are resurfacing that legendary Brit rockers the Smiths are planning to reform -- this time, for 2009's Coachella Music Festival.

New Smiths Record to Arrive Soon

The essential Brits ready a two-disc collection of hits and rarities. Click here to find out which tracks made the cut!
The Smiths circa 1983

A full-fledged reunion certainly isn't in the cards, but that's not stopping former frontman Morrissey and guitarist Johnny Marr from collaborating on a forthcoming album from Manchester's kings of mope, the Smiths.

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