Smiths Reunion Update as Johnny Marr Denies Morrissey’s Claims About Trademark

Johnny Marr rubbishes Morrissey’s Smiths trademark claims

Johnny Marr has rubbished claims made by Morrissey that he has trademarked The Smiths name.

The former Smiths guitarist said he was “bewildered” that his former bandmate would say this.

In a statement released on social media, Marr said: “The suggestion that I have proposed that The Smiths name be trademarked is utterly ridiculous and without foundation.”

Morrissey’s Trademark Claims

Morrissey had claimed in an interview with the Spanish newspaper El Mundo that Marr had proposed that the band’s name be trademarked.

He said: “Johnny proposed to me that we trademark The Smiths name. Not the music or the songs, just the name. And I said, ‘No, I’m not interested in doing that.’

Morrissey has not yet commented on Marr’s denial.

The Smiths Reunion

The Smiths were one of the most influential bands of the 1980s.

They split up in 1987, and there have been no official reunions since then.

However, there has been speculation in recent years that the band could get back together.

Marr’s Previous Comments

In a 2021 interview with the BBC, Marr said that he would be open to a Smiths reunion.

He said: “I would never say never. But it would have to be the right time and the right place.”

Morrissey has also said that he would be willing to reunite with The Smiths, but only if Marr was not involved.

Conclusion

It remains to be seen whether The Smiths will ever reunite. But one thing is for sure: the band’s legacy continues to live on.

Their music has inspired generations of fans, and their songs continue to be played on radio stations around the world.

Only time will tell whether The Smiths will ever get back together. But one thing is for sure: their music will continue to be enjoyed for many years to come.