Smiths Reunion Rumors...

By shane

KROQ-FM in Los Angeles is diving headfirst into the rumour mill about a possible SMITHS reunion on the horizon. The supporting facts, although sketchy at best, remain intruiging: Former Smiths frontman MORRISSEY and guitarist JOHNNY MARR are both currently working on new solo recordings in Los Angeles. Here's the kicker: KROQ is reporting that Marr, who recently wrapped up session work on Beck's new record, is now set to join Beck onstage at this summer's COACHELLA FESTIVAL in Indio, CA, on October 9th... a festival at which Morrissey is already slated to perform. If so, it would be the first time Morrissey and Marr have shared a bill since 1987. Though it's mere speculation at best, the thought of Marr jumping onstage to join Morrissey at Coachella is reason enough to go on living for another month or two...