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Johnny Marr and some of the artists he's influenced
10 brilliant songs that prove Johnny Marr is one of the most influential guitarists of his generation

By Niall Doherty Published

It's true, just ask Radiohead, Blur, Fontaines D.C., Red Hot Chili Peppers and more...

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The Smiths in 1985
"I’m not an idiot." Johnny Marr reveals why he turned down a recent offer of "an eye-watering amount of money" to reform The Smiths

By Paul Brannigan Published

The reunited Oasis might be stadium-bound soon, but don't hold your breath for another iconic Manchester band returning to the stage

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The Smiths in 1985
Morrissey and Johnny Marr on how The Smiths made Meat Is Murder

By Niall Doherty Published

The indie trailblazers’ second album turns 40 this month and sealed their status as one of the best British guitar groups ever

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The Smiths and The Stooges
They might sound worlds apart, but The Smiths wouldn't have existed without The Stooges

By Paul Brannigan Published

In 1976, Manchester schoolboy Johnny Marr purchased a punk rock album that would change his life forever

Interviews
Simmons, Morrissey, Marr
The Smiths' Morrissey versus Marr saga takes a new twist

By Paul Brannigan Published

The strained relationship between Morrissey and Johnny Marr just got a little more complicated

Interviews
Johnny Marr (left) and Morrissey of the group The Smiths pose under the branches of a willow tree in London in 1983.
Morrissey keen on "lucrative" offer for The Smiths to reunite – Johnny Marr...not so much

By Stef Lach Published

Morrissey says Johnny Marr ignored recent big money offer for The Smiths reunion but says he was on board

Interviews
The Smiths in Royal Oak, Michigan in 1985
Johnny Marr responds to hopes of a reunion from The Smiths

By Paul Brannigan Published

Just because one iconic Manchester indie band is coming back, doesn't mean that The Smiths will be following suit

Interviews
Various Glasto legends on stage
The 13 most iconic Glastonbury Festival performances ever

By Stephen Hill Published

As Glastonbury 2024 approaches, we run through the 13 sets that have defined the festival over its lifespan

Music Festivals
Johnny and Donny
“Consider this shit shut right down right now.” Donald Trump has been using a song by The Smiths at his rallies, and Johnny Marr is having absolutely none of it

By Paul Brannigan Published

Donald Trump might fancy his chances against Joe Biden, but taking on Johnny Marr might be a battle too far

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The Smiths in Royal Oak, Michigan in 1985
"There is an obvious media shift to delete me from being the central essence of The Smiths": Morrissey thinks that dark forces are conspiring to erase his contributions to The Smiths

By Paul Brannigan Published

Just because you're paranoid, don't mean they're not after you

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