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.

Johnny Marr's management took to Instagram to refute a series of claims made by Morrissey over the past few weeks.

Johnny Marr has rejected a string of recent claims from Morrissey. A few weeks ago, Morrissey said Marr “ignored” a lucrative offer for a 2025 reunion tour; last week, he said Marr blocked a forthcoming greatest-hits album;