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.

Johnny Marr’s management has released a statement debunking the accusations made by former The Smiths singer Morrissey, who claimed that his ex-bandmate trademarked the group's name "without any consultation".

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