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Morrissey’s Reunion Dreams Dashed Amid Producer Fallout

1/24/2025

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John Porter, the producer behind The Smiths' iconic debut album, shared in a candid interview that he sensed Morrissey's growing disdain for him, shifting from initial politeness to coldness. After being let go by Rough Trade Records over "How Soon Is Now," the tension lingered. Meanwhile, Morrissey's hopes for a 2025 reunion tour were dashed when Johnny Marr declined the offer.

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John Porter, the producer behind The Smiths' iconic debut album, shared in a candid interview that he sensed Morrissey's growing disdain for him, shifting from initial politeness to coldness. After being let go by Rough Trade Records over "How Soon Is Now," the tension lingered. Meanwhile, Morrissey's hopes for a 2025 reunion tour were dashed when Johnny Marr declined the offer.