The “Classically Smiths” concerts set to debut this summer in the United Kingdom have been cancelled. In a statement, Joel Perry of production company Bad Production Ltd. has said, “In response to recent comments in the press, the planned Classically Smiths events will now, no longer be taking place.” The concerts, announced yesterday, were set to feature original Smiths members Andy Rourke and Mike Joyce performing alongside second guitarist Craig Gannon and the Manchester Camerata Orchestra. Shortly after the initial announcement, Rourke publicly denied any involvement, saying that he never agreed to take part in the concerts. Earlier today, Joyce pulled out of the shows, citing Rourke’s decision to abstain.