After a trio of claims against Marr and a precise retort from the guitarist, The Smiths' singer just went nuclear on his own team

With decades of unpleasant words between principal members Morrissey and Johnny Marr, the Smiths have long been one of the classic rock groups least likely to reunite, and it seems even less likely given the events of the past few weeks and days.

"As for the offer to tour" as The Smiths with Morrissey, Johnny Marr says "I didn't ignore the offer - I said no."

The Smiths singer says he's “severed all connections” with Red Light Management Morrissey Fires Management Amid Public Spat with Johnny Marr Jo Vito

Why pamper life’s complexities when you can read a scathing Johnny Marr rebuttal instead? The guitarist has issued a missive against his former Smiths bandmate Morrissey days after the latter claimed Marr successfully applied for full trademark rights and intellectual property ownership of the Smiths’ name — which meant he could,

Singer’s announcement comes shortly after his ex-bandmate hit back at his claims surrounding The Smiths trademark

Bigmouth Strikes Again... Morrissey has fired his management team after having previously claimed that his ex-bandmate Johnny Marr owns "100 per cent trademark rights" to The Smiths' name, and that he had “ignored” an offer for a 2025 tour.