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Electronic to Reissue “Get the Message” Best-of Album on Double-Vinyl and Expanded 30-Track 2 Disc CD

In the late 80s, a chance encounter sparked the formation of Electronic, an English alternative dance supergroup. The brainchild of Bernard Sumner (of New Order) and Johnny Marr (of The…

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Rick Astley Performs a Surprise Set of The Smiths’ Greatest Hits at Glastonbury

In an unexpected twist that captivated attendees at this year’s Glastonbury Festival, the ever-resilient Rick Astley rolled into a surprise encore performance paying homage to his personal heroes, The Smiths.…

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Johnny Marr reunites with Former Smiths Bandmate Andy Rourke for new Single “Strong Forever”

“We’ve got the love, we’ve got the power We’re in it together, stay strong forever. Though the possibility of The Smiths reuniting is left out in the cold, bassist Andy…

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Classic Bands

Morrissey Asks Johnny Marr to Stop Talking About Him in Interviews

Morrissey, in response to a recent interview with Johnny Marr, featured as the cover story in Uncut Magazine for their latest issue, has asked his former Smiths songwriting partner to “please…

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Listen to the Full Version of The Smiths’ Historic First Recording “I Want A Boy For My Birthday”

A complete version of The Smiths’ first known recording has been unveiled! The track was a bedroom recording made in August of 1982 and features the duo of Johnny Marr and Steven…

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You’re A Mean One Mr. Eldritch—A Very New Wave Christmas 2019

Artist Matthew Lineham returns with his 2019 edition of New Wave Christmas ornaments. This year’s ornaments featuring Bernard Sumner, Andrew Eldritch, Sting, Grace Jones, Annie Lennox, Brian Eno, Johnny Marr,…

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Concerts

Billy Duffy Invites Johnny Marr to Join The Cult On Stage to Perform ‘Rain’

Last Thursday night in Manchester, former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr was invited by his lifelong friend and fellow guitar legend Billy Duffy to join his band The Cult onstage to…

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News

Johnny Marr Celebrates his Solo Career with Ten 7-Inch Single Box Set “Single Life”

Guitar hero Johnny Marr is celebrating his solo career with a limited edition Ten 7-Inch single box set titled “Single Life”. The collection is wrapped in a metallic silver box,…

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Johnny Marr Sells his Soul in the Video for “The Bright Parade”

Guitar hero Johnny Marr has unveiled the video for his whirling Post-Punk infused single “The Bright Parade”—one of the best things he has done since leaving The Smiths. Following the…

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Song Premiere

Johnny Marr Unveils Swirling Post-Punk Infused Single “The Bright Parade”

Guitar virtuoso Johnny Marr has unveiled his swirling Post-Punk infused single “The Bright Parade”, and honestly it is one of the best things he has done since leaving The Smiths.…

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