The former Smiths guitarist on modernism and magazines, Paul Klee and art manifestos, Maxine Peake – and what impeccable taste his fans have
Born John Maher in Manchester on 31 October 1963, Johnny Marr formed the Smiths with singer Morrissey in 1982, and was widely regarded as the driving force behind their unique sound. Between 1984 and 1988, the band released four studio albums, including The Queen Is Dead, and a live LP. All received widespread critical acclaim. Since then, Marr has been involved in a number of bands: his most prolific projects include the Healers, Pretenders, The The, Modest Mouse, the Cribs and Electronic, his collaboration with New Order’s Bernard Sumner. He has released two solo albums, The Messenger and Playland, and his new single Dynamo is out on 15 December. * *
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Born John Maher in Manchester on 31 October 1963, Johnny Marr formed the Smiths with singer Morrissey in 1982, and was widely regarded as the driving force behind their unique sound. Between 1984 and 1988, the band released four studio albums, including The Queen Is Dead, and a live LP. All received widespread critical acclaim. Since then, Marr has been involved in a number of bands: his most prolific projects include the Healers, Pretenders, The The, Modest Mouse, the Cribs and Electronic, his collaboration with New Order’s Bernard Sumner. He has released two solo albums, The Messenger and Playland, and his new single Dynamo is out on 15 December. * *
Continue reading... Reported by guardian.co.uk 4 days ago.