Rusholme Ruffians (from Meat Is Murder, 1985) West Side Story hits a fairground in South Side ... Not just a comeback masterclass, but maybe the greatest rock single of the 1980s. Johnny Marr wanted ...

In a new post on his website shared last night (September 11), Morrissey revealed that a “proposed greatest hits album by the Smiths entitled ‘Smiths Rule OK!’ has been blocked by J Marr”.

“The proposed greatest hits album by The Smiths entitled Smiths Rule OK! has been blocked by J Marr,” he wrote, in a post featuring a classic pic of the four-man Manchester band and what he ...

with the guitarist refuting claims that he’s acquired his old band’s trademark without consulting his erstwhile creative partner and has blocked a new Smiths’ Greatest Hits album.

As the guitarist for The Smiths, Johnny Marr established himself as a titan of the indie underground, but he never lost his appreciation of pop performers.

Last week, Morrissey further claimed that Marr was blocking the release of a Smiths greatest-hits album. And earlier this week, Morrissey wrote on his website that Marr has acquired the rights to ...