Johnny Marr continues his press tour in promotion of his third solo album Call The Comet which arrives on June 15th. The Guardian published a new interview with Marr yesterday - he answered questions about his new album, being a vegan, and his successful, long term marriage. Along with those questions, he was asked for the millionth time whether The Smiths will reunite ("no"), plus he answered a few questions about his ex-bandmates:
Does he ever feel he's being disloyal to Morrissey when he's asked to comment on Morrissey's controversial opinions?
"It’s just been so long – a lot can happen in 30 years. Morrissey and I were always different – everybody knows that. I understand why I’m asked – we were a big group, we’re still a huge group. But being his keeper, being disloyal, doesn’t come into it, because I do have a life."
Marr and Morrissey were sued for royalties by former members Mike Joyce and Andy Rourke. How does Marr feel about the case now?
"I resented it at the time, but you just get on with your life. It’s just part of being in a big band – drug busts, deaths, court cases… sometimes all three."
Read the full interview in The Guardian here.
Published June 10th, 2018