Johnny Marr has responded to Morrissey’s claim that he ignored an offer of a Smiths reunion for a new tour. The singer, 65, shared an update to his website alleging that the guitarist, 60, had applied for copyright of The Smiths’ name “without any consultation” with him,

In a new public statement, Marr says his former bandmate didn't accurately convey what happened. "I didn't ignore the offer," he wrote. "I said no." The news comes a little over a

With decades of unpleasant words between principal members Morrissey and Johnny Marr, the Smiths have long been one of the classic rock groups least likely to reunite, and it seems even less likely given the events of the past few weeks and days.