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Morrissey says The Smiths' greatest hits album "blocked" by Johnny Marr

Morrissey has revealed that a proposed greatest hits album by The Smiths has been blocked by Johnny Marr, who also halted the reissue of a single. This comes after claims that Marr ignored a lucrative reunion offer as Morrissey goes on tour later this year. The situation has sparked controversy as Morrissey feels he has been 'gagged' over his unreleased album. He expresses frustration over the state of arts media in England and claims that artists are being held back by censorship.

Published on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 6:49 AM

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NME

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