Latest Johnny Marr News



Johnny Marr And Andy Rourke Reunite Onstage In New York

5th May 2013

Former The Smiths bandmates Johnny Marr and Andy Rourke reunited onstage in New York on Friday night (03May13) to run...

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13th April 2013

Johnny Marr completed his first solo set at the Coachella festival in California on Friday evening (12Apr13) with an off-pitch...

The Killers' Record Company Revenge

9th March 2013

The Killers were turned down by every major record label in the US. The 'Somebody Told Me' band found it...

Johnny Marr Enjoys Being Solo Artist

24th February 2013

Johnny Marr is creating his own ''archetype'' with debut solo album.The former Smiths guitarist admits he often disagreed with his...

Johnny Marr 'Happy' To Have Solo Pop Album

21st February 2013

Johnny Marr is ''happy'' to have created a solo pop album.The 49-year-old musician went in a new direction for his...

A Week In Music - Classic Blues From Ben Harper And Charlie Musselwhite, Raunchy Videos From The Weeknd, Jay Z And Justin Timberlake, Get Up Close And Personal With Rihanna In 'Stay'

18th February 2013

Albums Of Note... Get Up! pairs modern blues idol and expert slide guitarist Ben Harper with harmonica legend Charlie Musselwhite....

Noel Gallagher's Marr Mistake

17th February 2013

Noel Gallagher persuaded Johnny Marr to play on the ''s***est'' track he ever wrote. The former Oasis man used to...

Johnny Marr Learns To Love Guitar Again

15th February 2013

Johnny Marr has learnt ''if it sounds better on a guitar, just go with it.''The musician played lots of synthesisers...

Johnny Marr Was Almost Paul Mccartney's Man

14th February 2013

Rocker Johnny Marr almost joined Sir Paul Mccartney's band after The Smiths split.As a guitarist for hire in the late...

Still Brill! Nme God Like Genius Award For The Smiths Johnny Marr

12th February 2013

Good news for former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr! He’s a God-like genius! That must be reassuring to know.The axe-wielder, who...

Nme Awards Johnny Marr 'Godlike Genius' Title, 2013

11th February 2013

Johnny Marr will be crowned Godlike Genius of the Year at this year’s NME Awards. Marr, whose distinctive guitar licks...

Johnny Marr Named Nme's New Godlike Genius Honouree

11th February 2013

Rock veteran Johnny Marr is set to be hailed with the Godlike Genius honour at the 2013 Nme Awards.The former...

Johnny Marr 'In Pursuit' Of Morrissey

2nd February 2013

Johnny Marr lives ''in pursuit'' of a songwriting relationship like the one he had with Morrissey. The guitarist was a...

Elton John To Headline Bestival 2013

31st January 2013

Sir Elton John is headlining Bestival 2013.The 'Tiny Dancer' hitmaker will perform on Sunday September 8 during the final evening...

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30th January 2013

"People say to me, 'Do you dye your hair?' and I say, 'Well, does f**king Siouxsie Sioux? Does Bowie?'. Of...

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3rd December 2012

Johnny Marr joined Dinosaur, Jr. onstage in New York at the weekend (01-02Dec12) as part of a star-studded celebration of...

Johnny Marr's Great Live Album

14th November 2012

Johnny Marr's solo album is made of ''12 tracks that sound good live.''The legendary guitarist has made his first solo...

Johnny Marr's 'Homesick' Record

5th November 2012

Johnny Marr's solo album is inspired by being ''homesick''.The guitarist is releasing 'The Messenger' next year and says it draws...

Johnny Marr: I Didn't Want To Be In 'Someone Else's Band'

31st October 2012

Johnny Marr doesn't want to be a part of ''someone else's band'' anymore.The guitarist - a former member of The...

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25th October 2012

Former The Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr is set to join grunge stars Dinosaur Jr. onstage in New York to celebrate...

Johnny Marr's Solo Album Inspired By Germany

23rd October 2012

Rocker Johnny Marr left his native Britain to make his debut solo album, taking inspiration from the sights and sounds...

Morrissey Denies The Smiths Reunion

4th October 2012

The Smiths are ''never, ever going to reunite''.Morrissey's spokesperson has categorically denied rumours of a reunion for the 'How Soon...

Meat-free Festival Promised If The Smiths Reform For Coachella Festival

27th September 2012

Coachella Music Festival are still a while away from announcing their headliners for their 2013 event, but if reports are...

Alex James Wants To Work With Johnny Marr

31st August 2012

Alex James wants to work with Johnny Marr,The 43-year-old bassist says his group Blur's recent string of shows - which...

Paul Mccartney Backs Pussy Riot

16th August 2012

Sir Paul McCartney has pledged his support for Russian all girl punk group Pussy Riot.The 'Hey Jude' singer has written...

Madonna Appeals For Release Of Russian Punk Group

8th August 2012

Madonna appealed for the release of three members of the punk group Pussy Riot at her Russian concert last night...

Johnny Marr Scared Off Twitter By Critics

13th July 2012

Rocker Johnny Marr vowed to take a back seat on Twitter.com after critics ruined his "fun".The former The Smiths star...

Johnny Marr Writes Songs In His Sleep

13th July 2012

Rocker Johnny Marr is writing songs in his sleep.The former The Smiths guitarist has played in a range of bands...

Johnny Marr And Bryan Ferry To Unite For First Full Gig

13th July 2012

Former The Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr is joining forces with rock legend Bryan Ferry to headline a U.K. music festival...

Johnny Marr Shocked By Reaction To His Ban On David Cameron

12th July 2012

Rocker Johnny Marr was stunned when his comment about British Prime Minister David Cameron became headline news, insisting it was...

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