The group separated in 1987, and have rejected 5 million dollars to be the star group for the Coachella festival in the United States.
According to Billboard magazine, the leader of the group Morrissey indicated that "money doesn’t come into it".
The group was formed in 1982, and separated due to a difference in opinion. Morrissey explained "I wanted to continue. Johnny wanted to end it. And that was that."
The Smiths released many critically acclaimed albums including The Queen is Dead, one of the best albums in history. The Smiths’ music and social implication have given them recognition from their peers.