Johnny Marr


Born John Martin Maher on 31 October 1963 to Irish immigrants in Ardwick Manchester. Johnny Marr is a guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer. He is best known for being the founder member, songwriter and guitarist in eighties cult band The Smiths. The Smiths released 4 studio albums between 1984 and 1987 when the band dissolved. The Smith's major hits in the UK included 'Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now' and 'Sheila Take a Bow' which both reached #10 in the Official UK Singles Chart in 1984 and 1987 respectively.

Johnny Marr in the news

	Craig Finn To Release New Solo Album; Shares First Song "People Of Substance" (27/01/2025)
	Lightheaded Shares New Single 'Bright Happy Girls' Ahead Of Slumberland Album (25/04/2024)
	By The Waves Release 'Εyes': Manchester's Next Big Thing! (18/04/2024)
	Wisp Shares 'See You Soon' (25/01/2024)
	Top 40 Albums Of 2023 (36-40): Diverse Sounds And Evocative Messages (26/12/2023)
	BBC Radio 6 Music Festival Returns In March 2024 (06/12/2023)
	Fences' Christopher Mansfield Releases His First Book Of Poetry 'The Horses In Montana' (25/10/2023)
	Mona Release Brand New Single 'Told Ya' (29/09/2023)
	Johnny Marr Previews New Compilation Album With New Single 'Somewhere' (20/09/2023)
	'Jeane' By The Smiths Immortalized In Power Pop Version By Minneapolis' The Persian Leaps (14/09/2023)

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