May 23, 2026

Johnny Marr

Johnny Marr is an English-born Irish musician, singer and songwriter. He first achieved fame as the guitarist and co-songwriter of the Smiths, who were active from 1982 to 1987. He has since performed with numerous other bands and embarked on a solo career.

Johnny Marr at Vista Theater, Los Angeles (16 November 2016)

Set the Boy Free: Johnny Marr on Tour

vusleeper November 17, 2016

Legendary The Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr is currently on a book tour for his autobiography Set the Boy Free (Century/Cornerstone). At each of these stop, he will be on stage with a moderator, interviewing Johnny Marr each day. For the The Vista Theater with Skylight Books event, he was in conversation with KCRW's Jason Bentley. Our friend, Mark, in attendance, sent in the Vista Theater's marquee.

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Registered Historical Facts: Marr Feels You, Transmission, and Morrissey’s Still Ill

vusleeper March 12, 2015

Legendary Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr recently dropped his cover of Depeche Mode's "I Feel You" on his soundcloud.com/officialjohnnymarr. It's only been two days but it's already racked over 35k plays. Smiths' bassist Andy Rourke will be heading to Minneapolis next Saturday as a special guest to Minneapolis dance club Transmission's 14th Anniversary. As a longtime Smiths (and Britpop) fan, I can tell you that DJ Jake Rudh is also a fan and will play classic British music at his club. At the 11th hour, Morrissey cancelled his March 10th show in Tilburg. Look, I totally understand being sick and ill, but you would think Morrissey would have known he was unwell the night before or morning of?

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Johnny Marr Announces Second Solo Album Playland

Johnny Marr Announces Second Solo Album Playland

vusleeper July 22, 2014

We caught former-Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr last year at a rare signing and Q&A, in promotion of his Minneapolis show (which he played some Smiths tunes) and also getting word out about his debut solo album The Messenger. Marr recently announced that his second solo album Playland is set to release October 7th via Warner Music Group!

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Johnny Marr & the Healers at First Avenue, Minneapolis (05/07/2003)

Johnny Marr & the Healers at First Ave, Minneapolis (05/07/2003)

vusleeper January 23, 2014

The poster and ticket stub tells me that the show was booked by the Developing Arts & Music Foundation and listed as a 21+ show. I do have poor memory of the event, I remember that I touched Johnny Marr's arms and guitar (so I was front, as usual).

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Johnny Marr at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Los Angeles (11/03/13)

Johnny Marr at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Los Angeles (11/03/13)

weheartmusic November 4, 2013

We love Johnny Marr, the legendary guitarist from The Smiths. He's currently on a Fall tour in the U.S. in support of his album The Messenger. You may recall that he was in Minneapolis earlier this April.Compared to his tour with the Healers, ten years ago, this current 2013 tour features old classic Smiths songs.

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