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Johnny Marr to headline first Rockaway Beach - Rockaway Beach, a brand new eclectic music festival, has confirmed the first wave of acts appearing …
Johnny Marr to headline first Rockaway Beach

Rockaway Beach, a brand new eclectic music festival, has confirmed the first wave of acts appearing at the three-day indoor event. These include …

June 16, 2015
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Johnny Marr autobiography confirmed - Century today announced a World Rights deal for the autobiography of music legend and The Smiths …
Johnny Marr autobiography confirmed

Century today announced a World Rights deal for the autobiography of music legend and The Smiths co-founder, Johnny Marr. Century won the hotly …

March 23, 2015
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Johnny Marr pulls all remaining US dates - Johnny Marr has cancelled the last ten dates of his North American tour due to a "serious close …
Johnny Marr pulls all remaining US dates

Johnny Marr has cancelled the last ten dates of his North American tour due to a "serious close family illness."Marr had already cancelled three …

December 9, 2014
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Johnny Marr streams new solo album, Playland - Brilliant news for fans of Mr Johnny Marr, as he's now streaming his new solo album Playland online …
Johnny Marr streams new solo album, Playland

Brilliant news for fans of Mr Johnny Marr, as he's now streaming his new solo album Playland online in full a week ahead of release. Check it out …

September 30, 2014
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Johnny Marr discusses the death of political songwriting - To makr his second album Playland, Johnny Marr has spoken about about the decline of …
Johnny Marr discusses the death of political songwriting

To makr his second album Playland, Johnny Marr has spoken about about the decline of  political songwriting.In an interview with …

September 28, 2014
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Johnny Marr to kick off 6 Music Live at Maida Vale - 6 Music Live at Maida Vale returns in October and this year will form part of 6 Music Live …
Johnny Marr to kick off 6 Music Live at Maida Vale

6 Music Live at Maida Vale returns in October and this year will form part of 6 Music Live, a network-wide celebration of live performances.Today …

September 8, 2014
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Johnny Marr thanks 'not going to the pub' for 'How Soon Is Now'

Johnny Marr has given an insight into the writing of the classic Smiths song 'How Soon Is Now', notably that had he been in the pub with the rest of …

August 29, 2014
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Johnny Marr announces 'atmospheric' new album Playland

Johnny Marr has revealed details of his new solo album Playland, calling it an "atmospheric" record.Speaking to NME, Marr described it as a record …

July 22, 2014
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Johnny Marr announces new solo album 'Playland' - Johnny Marr has announced the release date for his second solo album "Playland,"which is set for …
Johnny Marr announces new solo album 'Playland'

Johnny Marr has announced the release date for his second solo album "Playland,"which is set for release on October 7. Last year, the legendary …

July 22, 2014
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Johnny Marr on The Libertines reunion: 'If it sounds good, do it'

Johnny Marr has said that he fully backs with the Libertines reunion - but only if they sound good.In signature laidback fashion, the guitarist and …

June 19, 2014
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Johnny Marr tickets for October 2014 tour on sale tomorrow, 2014

Tickets for Johnny Marr's October solo headline tour of the UK go on sale tomorrow, 6 June 2014, at 9am. Dates and details below.The former Smiths …

June 5, 2014
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Johnny Marr tickets for October 2014 tour on sale today at 9am

Tickets for Johnny Marr's October solo headline tour of the UK go on sale today at 9am. Dates and details below.The former Smiths star and establish …

June 5, 2014
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Johnny Marr announces 13-date UK October tour - tickets

Johnny Marr has announced a string of live shows across the UK, taking place in October 2014. Dates and details below.The former Smiths star and …

June 3, 2014
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Johnny Marr announces October tour - Johnny Marr's shows in support of his critically acclaimed Top 10 debut solo album 'The Messenger' …
Johnny Marr announces October tour

Johnny Marr's shows in support of his critically acclaimed Top 10 debut solo album 'The Messenger' inspired a rapturous reception – as the review …

June 3, 2014
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Johnny Marr praises Arctic Monkeys ahead of Finsbury Park gigs

Johnny Marr has spoken out in praise of Arctic Monkeys ahead of their massive shows at Finsbury Park - praising frontman Alex Turner as one of modern …

May 22, 2014
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Johnny Marr tour under threat after rocker broke his hand while running - Johnny Marr, who recently broke his hand whilst running, has admitted his injury has posed a threat …
Johnny Marr tour under threat after rocker broke his hand while running

Johnny Marr, who recently broke his hand whilst running, has admitted his injury has posed a threat to his upcoming live show - saying everything is …

March 13, 2014
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Johnny Marr tour under 'up in the air' after rocker broke his hand while running - Johnny Marr has broken his hand while running and admitted his injury has posed a threat …
Johnny Marr tour under 'up in the air' after rocker broke his hand while running

Johnny Marr has broken his hand while running and admitted his injury has posed a threat to his upcoming live show - saying everything is …

March 13, 2014
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Johnny Marr October UK tour announced - Currently riding on the crest of a wave following the glowing reception which greeted his Top 10 …
Johnny Marr October UK tour announced

Currently riding on the crest of a wave following the glowing reception which greeted his Top 10 debut solo album 'The Messenger', Johnny Marr can …

June 18, 2013
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Johnny Marr plays 'How Soon Is Now' and 'The Messenger' on Fallon - Last night, Johnny Marr performed his hit new single "The Messenger" on Late Night With Jimmy …
Johnny Marr plays 'How Soon Is Now' and 'The Messenger' on Fallon

Last night, Johnny Marr performed his hit new single "The Messenger" on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon. Following the performance, Marr and his band …

May 3, 2013
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Johnny Marr to hit US with New Order - Johnny Marr is coming to North America for the Coachella Festival and has built a tour of 16 …
Johnny Marr to hit US with New Order

Johnny Marr is coming to North America for the Coachella Festival and has built a tour of 16 original dates around the shows.Marr will play shows in …

February 6, 2013
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Johnny Marr adds extra tour date - The mesmerising return of Johnny Marr - one of the most celebrated and influential guitarists in …
Johnny Marr adds extra tour date

The mesmerising return of Johnny Marr - one of the most celebrated and influential guitarists in the history of contemporary music – gathers pace …

December 20, 2012
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Johnny Marr announces solo debut headline tour and album - The mesmerising return of Johnny Marr - one of the most celebrated and influential guitarists in …
Johnny Marr announces solo debut headline tour and album

The mesmerising return of Johnny Marr - one of the most celebrated and influential guitarists in the history of contemporary music – gathers pace …

December 4, 2012
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Johnny Marr reveals real name - Johnny Marr has been talking to Xfm about his debut solo album The Messenger, which is out in …
Johnny Marr reveals real name

Johnny Marr has been talking to Xfm about his debut solo album The Messenger, which is out in February… and has explained that the songs were …

November 20, 2012
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Johnny Marr releases 'Messenger' video teaser - One of the most celebrated guitarists in the history of contemporary music, Johnny Marr will follow …
Johnny Marr releases 'Messenger' video teaser

One of the most celebrated guitarists in the history of contemporary music, Johnny Marr will follow his recent Q Hero Award with the release of his …

November 13, 2012
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Johnny Marr readies solo debut album - Johnny Marr, one of the most celebrated and influential guitarists in the history of contemporary …
Johnny Marr readies solo debut album

Johnny Marr, one of the most celebrated and influential guitarists in the history of contemporary music, will release his first ever solo album …

November 6, 2012
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Johnny Marr to join Bryan Ferry on stage at GuilFest - Legendary guitarist Johnny Marr will perform on stage with Bryan Ferry at Ferry's headline show at …
Johnny Marr to join Bryan Ferry on stage at GuilFest

Legendary guitarist Johnny Marr will perform on stage with Bryan Ferry at Ferry's headline show at GuilFest this coming weekend. Marr will play …

July 12, 2012
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Johnny Marr loses driving license - Johnny Marr, former member of the Smiths, has lost his license to drive over multiple speeding …
Johnny Marr loses driving license

Johnny Marr, former member of the Smiths, has lost his license to drive over multiple speeding tickets.The Mirror reports that the guitarist pleaded …

December 6, 2011
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Johnny Marr Plant In Running For Chelsea Flower Show 2011 Prize - Johnny Marr has revealed that a plant named baring his name is in the running for Flower Of …
Johnny Marr Plant In Running For Chelsea Flower Show 2011 Prize

Johnny Marr has revealed that a plant named baring his name is in the running for Flower Of The year at this year's Chelsea Flower Show. The former …

May 24, 2011
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Johnny Marr plant shortlisted at Chelsea Flower Show - Ex-Smiths and Cribs guitarist takes to Twitter to announce the news …
Johnny Marr plant shortlisted at Chelsea Flower Show

Ex-Smiths and Cribs guitarist takes to Twitter to announce the news …

May 24, 2011
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Johnny Marr to release a new album with The Healers next year - The ex-The Smiths guitarist is working on new songs under the band name - the closest thing he has …
Johnny Marr to release a new album with The Healers next year

The ex-The Smiths guitarist is working on new songs under the band name - the closest thing he has to a solo project, as he is the only permanent …

May 18, 2011
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Johnny Marr leaves Cribs to work on new solo projects - Johnny Marr has announced that he won't be playing at the upcoming Cribs shows as he is working on …
Johnny Marr leaves Cribs to work on new solo projects

Johnny Marr has announced that he won't be playing at the upcoming Cribs shows as he is working on solo projects. …

April 12, 2011
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Johnny Marr: David Cameron Can Like One Smiths Song After Forest Sale U-Turn - Former Smiths guitarist has given David Cameron permission to “like” on of the band's songs …
Johnny Marr: David Cameron Can Like One Smiths Song After Forest Sale U-Turn

Former Smiths guitarist has given David Cameron permission to “like” on of the band's songs following the government's decision to ditch plans to …

February 17, 2011
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Johnny Marr & Hans Zimmer Inception soundtrack nominated for Oscar - Johnny Marr's collaboration with composer Hans Zimmer on the soundtrack to the film Inception …
Johnny Marr & Hans Zimmer Inception soundtrack nominated for Oscar

Johnny Marr's collaboration with composer Hans Zimmer on the soundtrack to the film Inception directed by Christopher Nolan, has been …

January 27, 2011
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Johnny Marr to reveal Smiths secrets in autobiography?

Guitarist says 'serious' book deal will get signed …

January 18, 2011
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Johnny Marr Asks Nick Clegg To 'Hand Over iPod' - The Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr has asked Nick Clegg to hand over his iPod in an apparent …
Johnny Marr Asks Nick Clegg To 'Hand Over iPod'

The Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr has asked Nick Clegg to hand over his iPod in an apparent reference to politicians’ music tastes. It follows his …

December 4, 2010
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Johnny Marr Forbids David Cameron From Liking The Smiths - The Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr has forbidden prime minister David Cameron from liking the band. …
Johnny Marr Forbids David Cameron From Liking The Smiths

The Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr has forbidden prime minister David Cameron from liking the band. The conservative politician has frequently listed …

December 2, 2010
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Johnny Marr Blocks Harry Hill Smiths Medley - Former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr has blocked comedian Harry Hill from performing a medley of …
Johnny Marr Blocks Harry Hill Smiths Medley

Former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr has blocked comedian Harry Hill from performing a medley of the band's hits on his new album. Hill's covers were …

October 5, 2010
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Johnny Marr, Bad Lieutenant and Ian Brown cover 60s classics on charity album - Bad Lieutenant and Johnny Marr are amongst the artists commiting themselves to record to support …
Johnny Marr, Bad Lieutenant and Ian Brown cover 60s classics on charity album

Bad Lieutenant and Johnny Marr are amongst the artists commiting themselves to record to support Centrepoint.The album is called '1969: Key To …

September 23, 2010
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Johnny Marr featured on Hans Zimmer ‘Inception’ score - Johnny Marr is featured on the Hans Zimmer penned original score to Christopher Nolan's new film …
Johnny Marr featured on Hans Zimmer ‘Inception’ score

Johnny Marr is featured on the Hans Zimmer penned original score to Christopher Nolan's new film 'Inception' which will be released in the UK on 16th …

July 6, 2010
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Johnny Marr is not as important as The Cribs - JOHNNY MARR has said that he is not as important as The Cribs.The legendary Smiths guitarist …
Johnny Marr is not as important as The Cribs

JOHNNY MARR has said that he is not as important as The Cribs.The legendary Smiths guitarist insisted he didn't join the band in an attempt to …

September 16, 2009
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Johnny Marr is a fully-fledged Crib - THE CRIBS have said they look on Johnny Marr as a "normal" member of the band.The former Smiths …
Johnny Marr is a fully-fledged Crib

THE CRIBS have said they look on Johnny Marr as a "normal" member of the band.The former Smiths guitarist joined the rock band last year, and they …

July 14, 2009
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Johnny Marr and Morrissey reunion - Johnny Marr has paved the way for a reunion with Morrissey.The guitarist – who quit The Smiths in …
Johnny Marr and Morrissey reunion

Johnny Marr has paved the way for a reunion with Morrissey.The guitarist – who quit The Smiths in 1987 because of differences with the singer – …

June 13, 2009
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Johnny Marr auctions of signed guitar - To celebrate the newly remastered 'The Sound Of The Smiths' release, Rhino are giving fans …
Johnny Marr auctions of signed guitar

To celebrate the newly remastered 'The Sound Of The Smiths' release, Rhino are giving fans The Smiths the chance to bid on a Fender® '62 Jaguar® in …

November 25, 2008
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Johnny Marr co-presenting with Clint Boon - The Smith's guitarist Johnny Marr will be co-presenting Music:Response with Clint Boon this Tuesday …
Johnny Marr co-presenting with Clint Boon

The Smith's guitarist Johnny Marr will be co-presenting Music:Response with Clint Boon this Tuesday 26th February on 97.7 Xfm Manchester. Johnny will …

February 27, 2008
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Johnny Marr honoured again - It has been a busy month for Johnny Marr who has collected a total of 3 Honors in as many weeks. …
Johnny Marr honoured again

It has been a busy month for Johnny Marr who has collected a total of 3 Honors in as many weeks. This month has seen him honored by both Trinity …

October 17, 2007
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Johnny Marr designs sneakers - Johnny Marr has announced his collaboration with PF Flyers to design a limited-edition sneaker with …
Johnny Marr designs sneakers

Johnny Marr has announced his collaboration with PF Flyers to design a limited-edition sneaker with all proceeds going to charity partners …

May 15, 2007
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Johnny Marr scores US number 1 - The Modest Mouse Album "We Were Dead Before The Ship Even Sank" featuring Johnny as songwriter and …
Johnny Marr scores US number 1

The Modest Mouse Album "We Were Dead Before The Ship Even Sank" featuring Johnny as songwriter and guitar player has entered this weeks American …

March 30, 2007
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Johnny Marr teams up with Modest Mouse - Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr has collaborated with Modest Mouse on their seventh album.Marr has …
Johnny Marr teams up with Modest Mouse

Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr has collaborated with Modest Mouse on their seventh album.Marr has helped to write and record material on the Seattle …

August 4, 2006
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Johnny Marr denies Smiths reunion - The Smiths will not be reforming for a charity gig, according to Johnny Marr. His band The Healers …
Johnny Marr denies Smiths reunion

The Smiths will not be reforming for a charity gig, according to Johnny Marr. His band The Healers are due to perform at the Manchester V.Cancer …

January 5, 2006