Johnny Marr

Born John Martin Maher on 31 October 1963 to Irish immigrants in Ardwick Manchester, UK, Johnny Marr is a guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer. He is best known for being the founder member, songwriter and guitarist in The Smiths. The band released numerous singles and four studio albums between 1983 and 1987 until the band dissolved. Since leaving The Smiths in 1987, Marr focused mainly on contributing to the work of established bands. He played session guitar and or wrote music for artists such as The Pretenders

Influenced by: The Smiths, Television, The Velvet Underground, Gang of Four

Active:

1982-present

Scene:

Manchester

Side projects

• Electronic
• Badly Drawn Boy

• MorrisseyThu, Oct 15
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• The ManhattansSun, Nov 29
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• CeromanticsFri, Aug 28
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• The Charlatans UKSat, Sep 26
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• The TakesMon, Oct 5
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• Hollywood UndeadMon, Sep 28
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• Iron MaidenFri, Sep 11
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• Minyo CrusadersFri, Sep 25
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