Johnny Marr Wishes Smiths Fans Would "Find A Hobby"

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Anyone born after 1990 has never known a time when The Smiths were together and touring the world, but thanks to licensing and a passionate fanbase, it’s unlikely they’ll make it to high school without at least hearing their name. Rumors of reunions circle every year, and like clockwork the various members take turns denying said rumors every chance they get. One might think such repetition would get exhausting, and according to Johnny Marr it has.

While speaking with a Japanese news outlet recently, Marr was asked about his thoughts on fans who still seek hope for a Smiths reunion over two decades since the band last appeared together. Marr, who had previously spoken at length about how proud he is of the work the band accomplished, replied:

“If people get genuinely upset and frustrated that four men that last played together 25 years ago are doing other things, then those people need to go and find a hobby. They really do. If the band only split up two years ago it might be a different matter, but 25 years? Come on.

That should close the book once and for all on reunion talk, but something tells us it probably won’t. Fans can always dream, right?