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  1. this no nonsense man
    Johnny Marr Says Morrissey Failed to Protect the Smiths’ LegacySo he stepped up “to prevent third parties from profiting from the band’s name.”
    By Devon Ivie
  2. respect the classics
    The Smiths, Like the Queen, Are DeadMorrissey says Johnny Marr, unlike him, declined a “lucrative offer” for a worldwide reunion tour.
    By Devon Ivie
  3. glastonbury 2023
    Watch Rick Astley Audition to Be the New Morrissey at GlastonburyThere’s a new charming man in town.
    By Bethy Squires
  4. remembrance
    Andy Rourke Paid His DuesThe Smiths’ late bassist was the band’s driving force even as he fought for credit.
    By Craig Jenkins
  5. rip
    The Smiths Bassist Andy Rourke Dead at 59He had pancreatic cancer, Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr said.
    By Justin Curto
  6. superlatives
    Johnny Marr on the Best of the Smiths and His Solo Career“Sure, there was drama, but what you hear was a result of stone-cold love.”
    By Brady Gerber
  7. the lads are fighting again
    Morrissey Wants Johnny Marr to Cease and Desist, Bitch“Must you persistently, year after year, decade after decade, blame me for everything?”
    By Devon Ivie
  8. respect the classics
    Johnny Marr Goes Full Mob Boss, Says He ‘Dealt With’ Rick Astley’s Smiths Covers“I didn’t ask for that.”
    By Devon Ivie
  9. we swear this isn’t a rickroll
    Rick Astley Covering the Smiths Is Lowbrow BrilliantHe really was “This Charming Man.”
    By Devon Ivie
  10. my single is dropping
    Johnny Marr’s Music Is the Actual Light That Never Goes OutHis new song takes us to disco church.
    By Devon Ivie
  11. these charming men
    Watch the Killers Bring Out Johnny Marr, Pet Shop Boys at Glastonbury“They say never meet your heroes but I think that went over alright.”
    By Bethy Squires
  12. rumor mill
    Unauthorized Morrissey Biopic Now Titled England Is MineThe movie was previously titled Steven, Morrissey’s rarely used first name.
    By Tolly Wright
  13. the jukebox
    The Smiths Are Releasing Two New Songs for the First Time in DecadesThey may not be new-new, but we’re very excited anyway.
    By Devon Ivie
  14. dream reunions
    Johnny Marr: A Smiths Reunion ‘Was a Very Real Prospect’ a Few Years AgoBut then Moz ghosted on him.
    By Devon Ivie
  15. casting couch
    This Charming Man Is Playing Morrissey in an Upcoming BiopicPlease, please, please let this film have a good soundtrack.
    By Madeline Raynor
  16. rock and roll hall of fame
    N.W.A Leads 2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame InducteesPlus Chicago, Deep Purple, and Steve Miller.
    By Greg Cwik
  17. rock and roll hall of fame
    Janet Jackson, N.W.A Nominated for Rock HOFChaka Khan, the Smiths, and Chicago are also nominated.
    By Dee Lockett
  18. Morrissey Will Next Try His Hand at a Novel, List of the LostIt’s set to be released in September, according to his zine.
    By Sean Fitz-Gerald
  19. Mexico’s Cult of Morrissey Comes to BrooklynMexrrissey arrives at BAM — and into the mainstream. 
    By Bryan Hood
  20. patterns
    Jaden and Willow Smith May Have Figured Out the Meaning of Life“School is not authentic because it ends.”
    By Lindsey Weber
  21. music
    James Franco Is Making a ‘Smiths-Inspired’ AlbumAnd he got Smiths bassist Andy Rourke to play on it.
    By Nate Jones
  22. kudos
    Your 2015 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominees: Green Day, Nine Inch Nails, N.W.A.You are old.
    By Jesse David Fox
  23. chat room
    Johnny Marr on Going Solo, Turning 50, and Fond Memories of the Smiths“To be alternative in a field full of English snobs was quite a feat.”
    By Nisha Gopalan
  24. non-reunions
    The Smiths Are ‘Never Ever’ Reuniting, EveryoneStop asking!
    By Margaret Lyons
  25. no hard feelings
    Johnny Marr Still ‘Hears the Love’ in the SmithsHe had “many feelings of love” while remastering the albums.
    By Margaret Lyons
  26. false alarms
    No, the Smiths Are Not ReunitingBlame David Cameron.
    By Amanda Dobbins
  27. trades
    Only David Cameron Has the Power to Reunite the SmithsJohnny Marr will do it “if the coalition steps down.”
    By Amanda Dobbins
  28. party chat
    Portlandia Enlists Smiths Guitarist Johnny Marr“He’s a brilliant guitar player, and he’s really funny.”
    By Jennifer Vineyard
  29. vulture recommends
    Today on Vulture Recommends: Smiths Covers From Nitsuh AbebeFive to do Morrissey proud.
    By Jillian Goodman
  30. clickables
    Watch a Recently Unearthed 1992 Smiths Documentary“We believe this was commissioned by the label in 1992 to support the ‘Best’ album … “
    By Amanda Dobbins
  31. bigmouths
    British Government Solid in Knowledge of the SmithsThe band gets discussed by Parliament, puns are made.
    By Willa Paskin
  32. the smiths
    Mr. and Mrs. Smith to Do Streetcar, MaybeHaving enjoyed whatever it was they did as producers of ‘Fela!,’ Will and Jada Pinkett Smith are looking to star in a play.
    By Lane Brown
  33. overnights
    Really, Ricky Gervais? The Smiths?Speaking of shows you’ll never see new episodes of ever again, Extras bowed out last night with a dour Christmas special on HBO.
  34. right-click
    Wu-Tang Clan Still Refreshingly Old-SchoolPlus a new track from Britney! Yay!
  35. right-click
    Lil Wayne Wants to Stand Next to Your FirePlus: The Hives!
  36. right-click
    Arcade Fire Celebrates No. 2 StatusNew music from Daft Punk and Cold War Kids!
  37. right-click
    Diddy Plays Third WheelDJ Shadow, the Smiths, and more!