Johnny Marr Responds to Morrissey’s Claims About Smiths Reunion Tour, Name Ownership: ‘It Was Left to Me to Protect the Legacy’

• 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. Last month, Morrissey claimed that the Smiths had received a lucrative offer for a …