This week, Johnny Marr, former guitarist of The Smiths, fumed after learning that his tunes were being played before a Trumpian gathering. One struggles to name a more creatively pathetic Smiths number (and that’s saying something). https://t.co/M6eYROedOy — Johnny Marr (@Johnny_Marr) January 23, 2024On reflection, there are connections between Trump’s speeches and Morrissey’s lyrical style. “Consider this shit shut right down right now.”He may or may not, ahem, get what he wants. If Marr does fail to stop the Maga masses from playing Smiths weepalongs he could, perhaps, suggest a few suitable titles.

Source: The Irish Times January 28, 2024 10:59 UTC