HA HA HA HA!!!!
HA HA HA HA!!!!
HA HA HA HA!!!!

Never ever going to happen, ever. I wish people would just stop thinking it will.

Plus - Yay! first comment! :)

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When you say it's gonna happen "now"
Well, when exactly do you mean ?
See I've already waited too long
And all my hope is gone

That would never happen. Never ever. And I hope it doesn't. It would ruin everything.

im sure theyd give it everything

I hope this never happens. When we do things out of nostalgia, it just seems to fuck everything up, and who wants that? Think about Guns and Roses, The Misfits, and The Supremes. Perhaps the only band that accomplished a succesful reunion was the Sex Pistols. It worked because, although it was profit motivated (Johnny said it himself), they stuck to their old material,had all the original members, and did not tour extensively. I suppose that would be the only way this would work. But why? What needed to be done was done. If anything,I just hope they can someday get along.

tonight is?

I put it down to the squadron of pigs that is presently flying over London

This is total bullshit and will never happen. KROQ is a sham and that inland invasion malarkey was uncalled for.

People who want the Smiths to reform are afraid of the present and future and only take comfort in the tried and true past.

Give it up - there will never be a reunion and there shouldn't be. The Smiths is dead and the past is where they belong. Just be thankful they even existed. It's better to have loved than to have never loved at all.

Yeah...while you're at it, Billy Idol fronts Marr/Rourke/Joyce...and we can all hear jangly versions of "Rebel Yell" and assorted idle Idol inane songsmithery.

of course...if they are greedy enough...who knows...hahaha

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a chance of a smiths reunion is like a snowball's chance in hell. it's never going to happen. you may see rourke and joyce together playing some smith's songs but you will never see all four of them on the same stage ever again.

"Why would Mozz piss away his newfound status?"

newfound status? as what exactly?

what is this??? why is this the 1st news item? if the smiths did reform it would be without morrissey anyway.

and Celine Dion will be their new lead singer, and Billy Idol will do an encore with them, and it will be just like old times. Except for the fact that Morrissey won't be there. He'll be in the back, watching the event with tears in his eyes- wondering what in the hell they were thinking.

When can I get tickets?!?!

...Wouldn't they do it at a bigger festival?! I mean, I went down to the Inland Invasion show from Canada, but I don't think hardly anyone outside of the US had heard about it...

I'm guessing if the Smiths were to reform they'd either do it at a bigger venue, or maybe do it at a show where it was JUST a Smiths reunion thing... not a smiths reformation + other 80's people... that would be silly.

Now let me get this clear I am NOT saying I want a reunion but, in this world I do believe everyone has a price.......and I say Moz and Johnny lost a HUGE chunk of thier fortunes to barristers and the like for all the legal fees in court. If you offer some totally REDICULOUS amount of money, some past feelings might be put aside and ..........who knows.
I personally DON'T think that rediculous amount will EVER be offered though.

These guys are old and gray now and it would be less interesting than seeing the Stones. Hopefully they will leave history alone instead of humiliating themselves!

Theres more chance of The original Beatles staging a comeback

when was it the last time he said it's not going to happen. How many times do they have to say no before someone stops asking? Like a trillion times?

A 'Smiths Reunion' belongs among such future reunions as: Joy Division, The Clash, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix Experience, The Ramones, The Germs, and The Velvet Underground & Nico. All original members.

The Smiths will never, ever be the same again.

Its really laughable AH HA HA AH HA HA HA.....

You poor fools,
stop making up stupid rumors. The smiths ended
and that is that. Get on your knees and pray
that hopefully Morrissey would consider playing solo if anything.

It's true! I heard that the original members of Menudo were going to be there as well.

I too spoke with a person very closely connected to KROQ and also another person closely connected to Morrissey as well- there have indeed been serious discussions- and it just might happen...
*crossing my fingers*

After all these years of dreaming and wishing to see The Smiths live again... This is just too good to be true and too late for my teen angst. After many years of restless nights and endless clubbing looking for "people who are young and alive" has ended in marriage and a daughter. My love for The Smiths has not waned but only grown and already I see their strong influence in today's youth. I now and then walk into a record store only to find a teenager fingering The Smiths CDs so I know music will last though... My little one is already grooving and moving to Johnny's riffs. SO in short.. "Thank you, but NO..." Let The Smiths forever live on as young carefree souls. I can hardly imagine Morrissey rolling around on the ground singing "Am I Still Ill..." He's too old and mature for that type of nonesense. Peace,

The Smiths will never play as 'the Smiths'.

contracts and royalties and lawsuits ya know

a better world.....and if they did play, i would cry to see them at inland invasio,, the most marketed piece of crap fstival where only asshole et the front tickets because they know people, while us fans, waiting for years, sit on the lawn a mile anda half away, vauguely hearing the tunes....what kind ofa reunion would that be....and would morrissey ever let that happen?

now I really hope this doesn't happen ...

oh, and it won't. Yes, Idol will probably play next years's show (he needs the cash, but the Smiths will not. They are no more, dead as that parrot I bought not too long ago...However, I now got myself a fish. He is an halibut. His name is Eric.

The truth of the matter is that Morrissey and the band will begin recording the new album under the watchful eye of Jerry Finn in October. This will take place in the States somewhere. Recording should be completed by the end of the month or early November at the latest. The album itself should see the light of day early in 2004. There is the slight possibility of a single prior to the New Year but don't hold your breath. A tour will follow, most likely in the Spring.

Now, with all of that going on when exactly will The S****s have the time to get back 'round the fire and plan their comeback?

This is absolutely ridiculous. Why do people send in these nonsense stories? Is it purely to elicit the kind of responses that I am giving? How curious.

The S****s reunion? "The S****s might get back together...but not with me." (Morrissey, Janice Long Show)

I am certain that they WILL get back together one day, without Mike Joyce. It won't be until they are all about 50, but they will. Trust me.

the previous post about the Morrissey & Marr not playing Meat Is Murder together at the Mcartney gig because they didn't want to overshadow it, then it is possible for them to be on stage together. I don't think we will have a Smiths reunion for all the reasons mentioned in the posts here today. Most reunion bands are just cashing in on reunion factor (especially if there solo careers are not producing returns) I don't think Morrissey or Marr are ready to hang there heads in shame and cower to the greed factor of the states in that way. (yet) But a song together for shock value, even if not a Smiths song might be something they pull off one day.

Unless the rhythm section from the Stone Roses joined

Where is Kroq anyway? Sounds very Californian- san Fransico stations always start with K...K is for Pakifik.

But I digress...

Why would Psychedelic Furs fans know? They had a reunion last year which I missed...
I know there was An 80s band of yesteryear reunion last year- ABC-Boy George.
never heard of ISland Inlets tours.
I guess they would by-pass Europe to paly for a continent that never wooed them.

Has anyone told Johnny Marr? See his site for updates.

Love our way...
In it for the
Royalties? Money? Everyone has a price? How vulgar. The Clash kept their word...not even for a million.
Cashstrapped musicians not necessarily sellout, buy in..

Make it stop. I don't think I can visit this site any more. Make it stop. Seriously, no news should be posted until the new album comes out. Enough already. Save this crap for the general forum.

The reasons the rumor never dies are:

1- The band members have occasionally answered questions about a reunion equivocally or positively.

2- Stranger things have happened, irreconcilable differences have been reconciled, people get remarried to each other.

3- Almost all Smiths fans want it so bad.

I wonder if they'll also have a live broadcast of Jesus returning to Jerusalem, and the four horseman of the apocalypse reefing havoc on the earth at the next inland invasion too.

I really don't think this will happen...certainly not next year, anyway. I mean, can you imagine a group spilt as acrimonious as that of the Smiths resulting in a reunion at this point? Maybe when they need to raise money for a good nursing home, but not anytime soon...which I think is great. I don't want them to reform and I don't understand why anyone would. They wouldn't be able to recpature the magic - they were a product of their time and that's how they should be remembered. They've moved on and I think certain fans should too.
I've posted on here before saying how sad and pathetic some Morrissey fans sound and have gotten a lot of abuse for it, but I stand by that. I'm a huge Morrissey fan and I visit this site regularly, although my posts have become less frequent. But, to be honest, I sometimes feel a little embarassed saying that I'm a Morrissey fan. Nothing to do with him or his music, you understand, but it's the reputation his fans have for being obsessive, well, losers. I understand that he generates a form of idolatry that's incredibly rare, but I just wish some of you guys would get a grip. The Smiths...they are probably my favourite band of all time...but they've split up now. They no longer exist. Look forward to Morrissey's music new album, go crazy when you see him live, but for the love of God, get some perspective.

Oh, and using Morrissey lyrics to make a point for yourself is laughably sad. Please - stop doing this.

yeah right!

the one thing that really bugs the s**t out of me when these type of rumors come out or when i hear morrissey "fans" wish out loud for a smiths reunion, is the fact that boz and alain (with special mention to both spencer and gary)have been far more loyal to morrissey than johnny, andy, or mike ever were. do the math. the smiths were together for no more than 6 years (approx. '82-'87)while morrissey and the lads have been together for about 12 years! (91 tour-present day) AND unlike the smiths days, boz and alain have been co-writing practically every song since 'your arsenal.' all i ask is that you give these guys the respect they have earned and stop trying to get bastards like mike joyce (recent lawsuit against moz), andy (heroin addict, fired by moz), and marr (talked shit about moz in the smiths bio)more credit than they deserve. peace out

The original rumour was that the Inland Revenue are planning an invasion of Morrissey’s home looking for the crock of cash that they claim he owes.

It's just ludicrous.
Morrissey and Joyce Michael hate each other.
Marr doesn't much like Moz but dislikes the other Smiths even more. Moz has a new solo deal. A Smiths reunion is more unlikely now than it has ever been.
Are we this desperate for news? Come on! Moz begins recording a new album within just a few weeks. Let's wait for some proper news, please.

It will be as "Morrissey & Marr" (and yes, Morrissey would get top billing, or he wouldn't play - believe me), and not as "The Smiths." Much the same way Robert Plant and Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin reunited for an MTV special as "Page & Plant," and not as Led Zeppelin.
And would this in any way marr (sorry Johnny) their legacy? Abso-f**king-lutely not. In fact, it would be a welcome gesture on Morrissey's part - let's face it: the man is a stone cold self absorbed arse hole, and he's rarely done anything generous for his fans.. so him agreeing to this would definitely be an unusually nice move on his part. The reunion between Morrissey & Marr would be a historic one, capping an illustrious, wonderful history.. and if it were done in LA - one of the last true bastions of dedicated Smithdom.. it would be ..well.. utterly magical. How amazing would it be to hear the opening riff to Bigmouth or What Difference Does It Make.. knowing Johnny is playing it.. and Moz is beside him holding the mic...
It's wishful thinking, to be sure.. but that would never stop me from holding on to that wish..
Perhaps we all need to pitch in and call the "Make-A-Wish-Foundation," ay?

I love the Smiths as much as everybody else here, however a reformation would take away everything that was special from the band. Between 1982-1987, and in keeping the contract issues aside, The Smiths created wonderful music together. Songs that changed lives, and continue to influence countless artists around the world. Morrissey and Marr WROTE timeless pieces of art together, but now they have strayed from each other. The Smiths are no more, except for what is in our hearts. And they should stay there. In my opinion, a true Smiths fan would follow the lads' current ventures, ala Rourke&Joyce doing the rhythm fill in thing, Marr with Boomslang, and Mozzers new material. That is true loyalty. All four members are on so many different paths in life, and in many ways, I doubt they would be thrilled to death to see each other. Keep holy the past, and viva what the future holds. This is the true message of the Smiths, the music, not the members. And if it's all about the Smiths' music, let it stay in your car or living room, where it belongs.

Woah! Billy Idol...

I don't think a reunion of these two is out of the question. All four of The Smiths on stage? Highly unlikely.

Gaz, Spencer, Moz, and Marr...that would be a pretty amazing lineup. No offence to Boz and Alain of course...I'd actually like to hear Marr play some of their best work. Their fretwork may not be as complex, but the quality of the Lads' best songs are just as good as Marr's...although there may be less of them. Sorry naysayers.

Isn't the Inland Invasion supposed to have a different theme every year?!

This year was flashback to the future... Last year was punk losers... Why would they go on and do another flashback to the future NEXT year too... that seems almost as unlikely as seeing all the smiths boys enjoying themselves on stage almost 1 year from now!

do any of you loose angelas remember? kroq swore the smiths were reuniting for an impromptu performance at the radio station on this day around 14 years ago

Never one to rain on anyones parade but i really must say that this is just a publicity stunt to raise something/ones profile.... I agree with some of the comments that mable,just mable Moz & Marr but i feel it would be at one or the others gigs & just a complete one off...unless of course they say what the hell lets just take the money..but i really don't think so.

I think everybody who is dismissing Joyce & Rourke as unimportant elements of The Smiths are greatly missing the point. The Smiths were a BAND, they weren't Morrissey & Marr & session musicians. I'm quite sure that Joyce & Rourke were given free rein to give any suggestions creatively & I'm sure that they both did. To dismiss them as nothing but mere session musicians is extremely harsh & very unfair. I can only presume that the people who do dismiss them have never been in a band & just don't understand how different personalities & different playing styles greatly change the dynamic in any band. Joyce & Rourke were there pretty much from the beginning, they did all the tours, they played on all the records, they were a part of The Smiths.
The Smiths would have sounded quite different if Morrissey & Marr had had different session musicians on each of the Smiths albums. There would have been no character to the sound. The band ethic was extremely important to Morrissey & Marr during The Smiths.

I love morrissey, but I long for the days

when he really was excellent.

He needs J. Marr badly to revive his career.