The Smiths were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1982. ... Internal tensions led to their breakup in 1987, followed by lawsuits over royalties; the band have refused offers to reunite.

Why did The Smiths sue each other?

In March 1989, Joyce and Rourke started legal proceedings against their former bandmates, arguing that they were equal partners in The Smiths and each entitled to a 25 percent share of the band's profits on all activities other than songwriting and publishing.

Will The Smiths ever get back together?

Johnny Marr has dismissed rumours of a Smiths reunion after a fan asked for clarification about a rumoured 2020 tour. The rumour, posted on the forum Morrissey Solo, came from a “trusted source” who claimed that concert promoter Live Nation had won the rights to the band's reunion. ... Marr is leftwing.