Kiss’ Gene Simmons has advice about the Smiths that Morrissey cannot follow

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As a music enthusiast who has seen the highs and lows of the industry, I must say that Gene Simmons’ advice to Morrissey is spot-on, albeit a bit naive when it comes to the complex dynamics between former bandmates like Morrissey and Johnny Marr.

Gene Simmons, bassist for Kiss, has a good understanding of earning money. Although his band’s music may not have been groundbreaking after the early 1980s, they have made a substantial income through touring and earnings for many decades. When offering financial advice to others, he speaks from experience.

As a hardcore gamer, I can relate to the tumultuous journey of the iconic duo Morrissey and Johnny Marr from The Smiths. Unlike me who’s always been good at navigating virtual worlds, they’ve had their fair share of disagreements when it comes to the business side of things. Morrissey, the lead vocalist, has a knack for ruffling feathers in the record industry and carving his own path. The pair, including Marr on guitar, have even found themselves entangled in legal disputes over who truly owns the rights to The Smiths’ music.

There’s been some discussion about Marr and Morrissey reconciling, potentially leading to a comeback tour similar to Oasis’s planned reunion tour in 2025. However, it seems that the two members of The Smiths aren’t interested in making that happen just yet. Fans are eagerly awaiting a reunion of the band.

Gene Simmons of Kiss has advice for former Smiths front man Morrissey that the singer cannot follow

In a conversation with Forbes, Gene Simmons commented on Morrissey and Marr turning down an estimated $100 million to reunite for live performances. However, as Simmons’ suggestion might seem straightforward, the dynamics surrounding The Smiths’ business dealings are complex.

I’ve been pondering over Simmons’ suggestion: forming a new iteration of the Smiths band, with me at the helm. However, there’s a snag – Marr owns the rights and intellectual property associated with the Smiths. This means I can’t tour under the Smiths name without him, but here’s an interesting twist: he could embark on a tour as the Smiths, without me. Quite a conundrum!

Here’s one way to rephrase that: It’s clear that neither Marr nor Morrissey touring together under the name ‘The Smiths’ without both of them participating would be nothing more than a greedy cash grab and a deceitful move towards fans. That’s probably why Marr has never done it. However, for music enthusiasts worldwide, it might be better if they put their disagreements aside and create new tunes and tour once more. After all, life is too short not to make beautiful music together.

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2024-09-17 13:00