Johnny Marr

Macca and Marr
Macca and Marr
Macca and Marr
Johnny Marr is a bona fide indie rock star, thanks in no small part to his time with the Smiths. But did you know he once hooked up with a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legend? Marr tells The Autojubilator that he hit a rehearsal studio with Paul McCartney for a jam session just after the Smiths split in 1987. And while nothing came of it in terms of recorded music or a spot in the ex-Beatles singer'
Johnny Marr, ‘Upstarts’ – New Video
Johnny Marr, ‘Upstarts’ – New Video
Johnny Marr, ‘Upstarts’ – New Video
"The underground is overground," Johnny Marr sings in 'Upstarts,' the latest single to drop from his forthcoming 'The Messenger' album, which is being billed as his first solo disc. Marr told Stereogum that the song has political overtones, but he cold easily be singing about the rise of indie music, which has grown in prominence substantially over the last decade.
Johnny Marr Unveils New Song, ‘The Right Thing Right’
Johnny Marr Unveils New Song, ‘The Right Thing Right’
Johnny Marr Unveils New Song, ‘The Right Thing Right’
Last month Johnny Marr unveiled the video for the title track from his forthcoming debut solo album, 'The Messenger,' and now he's issued the audio from another tune, 'The Right Thing Right.' (Listen by clicking the orange button below.) The former Smiths guitarist previously announced a Feb. 26 release date for the disc, which he recorded in Berlin and his hometown of Manchester, England. Read Mo
Johnny Marr, ‘The Messenger’ – New Video
Johnny Marr, ‘The Messenger’ – New Video
Johnny Marr, ‘The Messenger’ – New Video
Former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr has gone solo and unveiled a brand-new video for ‘The Messenger.’ The black-and-white clip depicts the British musician making his way from the forest to the sea, accompanied by his shadow.
Johnny Marr to Join Dinosaur Jr. for New York City Show
Johnny Marr to Join Dinosaur Jr. for New York City Show
Johnny Marr to Join Dinosaur Jr. for New York City Show
Guitarist Johnny Marr will join Dinosaur Jr. during a one-off performance set for this December in New York City. Marr will be one of three special guests sitting in with Dinosaur Jr. at the gig, during which the band will celebrate the 25th anniversary of 'You're Living All Over Me.'
Johnny Marr Plays on ‘The Sweeney’ Film Score
Johnny Marr Plays on ‘The Sweeney’ Film Score
Johnny Marr Plays on ‘The Sweeney’ Film Score
Johnny Marr, the guitar genius from the Smiths who has also played with the The, Electronic and Modest Mouse, has lent his chops to the soundtrack to 'The Sweeney.' The film is a modern adaptation of the British cop show of the same name.