The Smiths are in the top 3 of my favourite bands ever. The Jam and New Order are there too.
Really puzzled by what Morrissey has become. The patriotism was always there and I'd love to think he is just putting a point across clumsily, has dug a hole for himself and, true to form, will not back down. If not, I'll feel as disappointed as when Ben Elton 'sold out' and started toadying up to those he used to savage in the 80s.
I won't be turning my back on The Smiths back catalogue because of Morrissey's more recent comments - that's not fair on Johnny Marr et al. Loved the band for the music and never bought into the gladioli, hearing aid etc. gimmicks.