In a new interview with Mojo, Johnny Marr shared some harsh words on this year’s planned (and imminently canceled) “Classically Smiths” reunion shows, as fan site Morrissey-Solo points out. Regarding the project—which was initially reported to feature former Smiths drummer Mike Joyce, bassist Andy Rourke, and second guitarist Craig Gannon along with the Manchester Camerata Orchestra—Marr commented, “What a farce. That was so obviously about money.”

Marr continued, “The legacy was being plundered.... I wasn’t consulted and that tells you all you need to know, I think.” He added, “It felt like being burgled by someone you used to know. It’s a good job those guys weren’t running the band when we were actually together, else we would never have been able to get one concert together.”

The “Classically Smiths” performances were first announced on January 22. Later that day, Andy Rourke denied his involvement. On January 23, Mike Joyce also pulled out. It was canceled altogether that same day.

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