January 23rd 2024.
Johnny Marr, the co-writer and guitarist of The Smiths, recently expressed his discomfort and disapproval towards the use of the band's music at a recent Donald Trump rally. Marr, who is 60 years old, took to social media to share his thoughts on the matter after discovering that their song "Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want" was played at the Republican event.
As a far cry from Trump's ideologies, Marr's political views do not align with the former president's. In response to the footage shared on social media, Marr commented, "Ahh...right...OK. I never in a million years would have thought this could come to pass. Consider this s**t shut right down right now." His bold statement was met with support from fans who applauded his response.
One fan, @dave__lamb, commented, "Well said Johnny, no way is this what the Smiths are about." Another fan, @pulmyears, added, "It’s so sad because all Trump ever does is beg to please please get what he wants. Thanks for shutting it down Johnny." Even @Betyt000 joked, "Heaven knows I’m miserable now," referring to another one of the band's songs.
Marr's song "Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want" is a call for change, with lyrics such as "Good times for a change / See, the luck I’ve had / Can make a good man / Turn bad." In light of this, @Angel_Devil98 shared a photo of Morrissey flanked by two men wearing "f**k Trump" t-shirts, clarifying that the singer does not support Trump despite any potential assumptions made by his fans.
Morrissey, the lead singer of The Smiths, has faced backlash over the years for his controversial, far-right views. He has described Hitler as left-wing, dismissed Harvey Weinstein's rape victims as simply "disappointed," and made comments that have been accused of racism (which he denies). He has also voiced support for far-right political party For Britain and is a vocal Brexiteer.
While Marr and Morrissey co-wrote many of The Smiths' songs, they have not been close for many years. In a 2022 interview with The Guardian, Marr admitted, "We never fell out over politics, but we probably would now." There has also been an ongoing online feud between the two, with Morrissey writing an open letter to Marr on his website, Morrissey Central.
Marr responded to this on Twitter, saying, "An 'open letter' hasn’t really been a thing since 1953. It’s all 'social media' now. Even Donald J Trump had that one down. Also, this fake news business…a bit 2021 yeah?" In a 2019 interview with NME, Marr stated that he is not worried about Morrissey's views affecting the band's legacy, saying, "The songs are out there for people to judge, relate to and hear."
Marr has often stated that he and Morrissey are not friends because they are "very different." In 2019, when a fan asked about rumors of a Smiths reunion, Marr simply responded, "Nigel Farage on guitar." Other members of The Smiths include bassist Andy Rourke and drummer Mike Joyce. The band formed in Manchester in 1982 and split five years later.
If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, you can get in touch with The Agency entertainment team by emailing us, calling 020 3615 2145, or visiting our Submit Stuff page. We'd love to hear from you. In other news, Donald Trump's biggest rival has unexpectedly pulled out of the presidential race. On a similar note, Boris Johnson has stated that four more years of President Trump is "just what the world needs."
[This article has been trending online recently and has been generated with AI. Your feed is customized.]
[Generative AI is experimental.]
