Johnny Marr

Johnny Marr laments Smiths division

Music Gossip

2 May 2012

Johnny Marr thinks it is "unfortunate" that The Smiths don't get along any more. The iconic band - comprising guitarist Johnny, singer Morrissey, bassist Andy Rourke and drummer Mike Joyce - split in 1987 and have had an acrimonious relationship ever…

Johnny Marr thinks about reuniting The Smiths

Music Gossip

12 Apr 2012

Johnny Marr thinks about "how great it would be" to reunite The Smiths. The 'Panic' band split in 1987, shortly after guitarist Johnny left the group, and while relations between himself and singer Morrissey have never been repaired, he knows how…

Johnny Marr glad he left The Smiths

Music Gossip

7 Oct 2011

Johnny Marr is glad he left The Smiths. The 'This Charming Man' band's legendary guitarist is proud of what they achieved, but also glad he left in 1987 - causing the end of the group at the height of their popularity - because it means people…

Johnny Marr preparing new Healers album

Music Gossip

18 May 2011

Johnny Marr will release a new album with The Healers next year. The ex-The Smiths guitarist is working on new songs under the band name - the closest thing he has to a solo project, as he is the only permanent member, who sings and plays guitar…

Johnny Marr leaves The Cribs

Music Gossip

12 Apr 2011

Johnny Marr has left The Cribs. The guitar legend - most famous as a member of The Smiths - has left the group ahead of this summer's live shows so he can concentrate on his solo projects. He said in a statement: "I'm working on new solo songs.

Johnny Marr's vegetarian pride

Music Gossip

23 Jul 2010

Johnny Marr is "proud" The Smiths inspired people to go vegetarian. The iconic group's guitarist believes their seminal 1985 LP 'Meat Is Murder' changed the life of many of their fans, and admits it is one of his greatest achievements. He said: "I…

The Cribs cancel Coachella

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16 Apr 2010

The Cribs have cancelled their appearance at the Coachella festival in the US this weekend. The British band had to concede defeat in their bid to appear at the Californian festival - which takes place this weekend - after volcanic ash from an…

Johnny Marr's Morrissey invite

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12 Jun 2009

Johnny Marr has paved the way for a reunion with Morrissey. The guitarist - who quit The Smiths in 1987 because of differences with the singer - admits the legendary band are unlikely to reform, but he hasn't ruled out working with the 'First of the…

Johnny Marr's reform refusal

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16 Dec 2008

The Smiths are not reforming. The iconic British band's former guitarist Johnny Marr has insisted there are no plans for the 80s group to reunite, despite recent reports. Johnny - who is currently a member of indie group The Cribs - told NME.com…

Modest Mouse

23 Aug 2007

When I call for a chat, Modest Mouse’s Isaac Brock is at home in Washington State. He’s been hard at work all morning trying to replace the starter on his van, and seems excited at the prospect of getting his hands dirty. Not the sort of pastime you…