Marr denies 2009 Smiths reunion

Former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr has spoken out against speculation that the Manchester band is to reform for a concert next year.

A report on Friday claimed that the group were considering reuniting for the Coachella music festival.

Some £2.8 million has reportedly been offered to the band, despite repeated denials from lead singer Morrissey that he would ever perform with Marr, Andy Rourke and Mike Joyce again.

Now, a spokesperson for Marr has dismissed the speculation, telling Uncut the reports are "rubbish".

The Smiths broke up in 1987 when Marr announced that he was leaving the group.