The Smiths

The Smiths were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1982, composed of Morrissey (vocals), Johnny Marr (guitar), Andy Rourke (bass) and Mike Joyce (drums). Morrissey and Marr formed the band’s songwriting partnership. The Smiths are regarded as one of the most important British bands and one of the pioneers of 1980s independent music.

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Johnny Marr Announces Second Solo Album Playland

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!

Rock Royalty

The King of Mope, Morrissey is back with World Peace Is None Of Your Business, coming out this late June/early July, worldwide release by Harvest Records through Capitol. Since Freddie Mercury's death in 1991, Queen has been without a regular lead singer. Various vocalists have temporarily joined on stage, including Elton John, Luciano Pavarotti, Zucchero, Robbie Williams, Kris Allen, and Jessie J, but nothing permanent.

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

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).