Johnny Marr has refueled the flames of a Smiths reunion by claiming he’ll reform The Smiths when the coalition government steps down. The guitarist was at the NME awards at the O2 Academy in Brixton to collect the prize for best reissue (for the ‘Complete Smiths’ box-set) and also to hand Noel Gallagher his Godlike Genius award.
When asked if the band’s enduring popularity had ever made him tempted to speak to Morrissey about the prospect of a reunion, he told NME: “I don’t not speak to him, because that implies a certain standoff or whatever. He’s doing his thing and I’m doing mine, and we go through periods of time when we’re in communication and at times when we’re not .I’m not sure he wants to communicate, so I’ll just carry on doing what I’m doing, and live my life and be a musician.”
Marr then added “We won’t be reforming this week. Maybe if the government stepped down. If this government stepped down, I’ll reform the band. How’s that? That’s a fair trade, isn’t it? I think the country would be better off, don’t you? I’ll do it if the coalition steps down.”
Johnny Marr previously forbade David Cameron from liking The Smiths, who are reportedly his favourite band.
So Cameron, we’re sure you’ll do what’s best for the country!
