Johnny Marr
New ZealandmusicianMaleb. 19637.9Global Dominance: 0.01%Johnny Marr is an English musician and songwriter, best known as the guitarist for the iconic band The Smiths. His innovative guitar work and distinctive style have made a significant impact on alternative music, and he has collaborated with various artists throughout his career, contributing to the sound of contemporary music.
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Johnny Marr is auctioning guitars he played with The Smiths and Billie Eilish.
Johnny Marr to auction guitars he played with The Smiths and Billie Eilish
United Kingdom· 2026-06-22
Johnny Marr announces his new album with a song reflecting on the speed of current events.
Listener’s Songs of the Week: Jonathan Bree and Princess Chelsea are on fire, plus Gin Wigmore, Mel Parsons, Johnny Marr, Graham Coxon and moreNew Zealand· 2026-06-21
Johnny Marr appeared as a guest on Blindboy's podcast, contributing to its diverse range of discussions.
‘I’ve been called a pr**k every day for 20 years by a stranger. It chips away’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-25
Johnny Marr declined Morrissey's suggestion for a reunion tour, maintaining the band's split.
Alison Healy’s advice to those thinking of changing jobs at this time of year – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-19
Johnny Marr is the father of Nile Marr and a well-known guitarist.
‘You have a traffic problem,’ Hans Zimmer tells Dublin before a mesmerising evening with the movie maestro – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-27
Johnny Marr was a member of The Smiths and had a strong connection to Ireland through his family.
The Stone Roses’s Mani was a born rock star and fiercely proud of his Irish roots – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-20
Johnny Marr, the guitarist of The Smiths, was involved in a legal dispute with Mike Joyce over royalties.
– Stolt av min tid i bandet
Norway· 2025-11-03
Johnny Marr's guitar playing was integral to The Smiths' sound, as described by Mike Joyce.
‘I took mushrooms before my audition’: Smiths drummer Mike Joyce on wild gigs, Marr’s jim-jams and Morrissey’s genius | The SmithsUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-03
Johnny Marr criticized the use of The Smiths' music at political rallies.
Something inside so wrong: Labi Siffre tells Tommy Robinson to stop using anti-apartheid anthem | Tommy RobinsonUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-28
Johnny Marr is known for being the guitarist of The Smiths and is also pursuing a solo career.
Grožnja s smrtjo ustavila Morrisseyjeva nastopa v ZDA
Slovenia· 2025-09-22
Morrissey expressed his frustration with his erstwhile colleague Johnny Marr in a recent post.
Morrissey abruptly shuts down email address shared to sell stake in Smiths | MorrisseyUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-05Johnny Marr has been known for his more progressive views compared to Morrissey.
Ο Μορισέι βάζει πωλητήριο στους The Smiths
Greece· 2025-09-05Johnny Marr has previously said that he declined an 'eye-watering' offer for the Smiths to re-form.
Morrissey puts his business interests in the Smiths up for sale ‘to any interested party’ | The SmithsUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-04
Johnny Marr is noted as part of the influential Irish emigration that impacted British rock music, alongside Shane MacGowan.
Rainy Night in Soho lives on, almost 40 years after its release – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-25
Johnny Marr of The Smiths contributed to Blondie's last LP, Pollinator.
what next for Blondie? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-06
Ana Matronic appreciates Johnny Marr's guitar brilliance in The Smiths.
‘I find it sad and difficult to listen to the Smiths’: Ana Matronic’s honest playlist | MusicUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-22
Johnny Marr, born John Maher, is honored with a plaque in Athy for his contributions to music.
Athy, the town of the plaques, gets ready to welcome US senator Bernie Sanders – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-24
Johnny Marr has been involved in a long-standing feud with Morrissey.
Elton John and Madonna have made up, but why do famous people publicly go to war? | MadonnaUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-12
Johnny Marr denied Morrissey's claims about blocking a Smiths reunion tour.
‘It ain’t over till one of us is gone’: the pop stars who refuse to bury the hatchet | MusicUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-08
Johnny Marr publicly objected to David Cameron claiming to like The Smiths.
King Charles hat jetzt eine Apple-Music-Playlist
Switzerland· 2025-03-14
Johnny Marr is also a product of the long-running Anglo-Irish cultural exchange.
Why do so many Irish men - from the rugby team to Paul MescalIreland· 2025-03-13
