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Johnny Marr found worldwide fame in the ?80s with cult British band The Smiths. One of Britain's most famous guitarists, Marr has played in a number of successful bands such as Modest Mouse and? The Cribs as well as becoming a renowned session musician.?
After playing in a few bands and performing the odd solo gig in his mid-teens, Marr formed The Smiths with a poet and singer called Morrissey at the age of 18. They wrote the songs together and the band that formed in 1982 went on to become one of the truly iconic British acts of the ?80s. Hit albums such as the self-titled The Smiths in 1984, Meat is Murder in 1985, The Queen is Dead in 1986 and finally Strangeways - Here We Come in 1987 became albums that helped define the era. Their music helped bring the guitar sound back to the mainstream, and their songs proudly stood as a musical backlash against the synth-pop chart music of the time. In 1987, creative differences led to the band splitting up, but thankfully their five-year run of huge success and critically acclaimed albums had already established Johnny Marr as one of the most influential songwriters and performers of the decade.
Marr stayed incredibly busy after The Smiths' time was up, playing sessions with the likes of Sir Paul McCartney and both recording and touring with established bands such as The Pretenders and The The. Essentially, from 1987 until 2002 Johnny Marr worked with everyone who was anyone in the UK music industry. Collaborations included working with Billy Bragg, Talking Heads, The Pet Shop Boys, Kirsty MacColl and Black Grape. He also made a special one-off appearance playing with Oasis in 2001, as well as working with them on some album tracks in the studio.
In more recent years he has toured and played with Modest Mouse extensively, including supporting R.E.M. on their US tour. Johnny is also a member of occasional super-group Seven Worlds Collide, which is made up from members of Radiohead, Crowded House and Pearl Jam. Together they have recorded a number of tracks to raise money for Oxfam. He also plays with The Healers and? The Cribs, touring whenever he can. His solo album, The Messenger, was released through Warner Brothers in 2013 and Marr continues to be one of the very best live and studio artists.
Marr was brilliant. Played the guitar like it was the '80's! Did all the Smiths hits I wanted to hear and more newish stuff. One complaint -not loud enough. And Stubbs inexplicably not using the outer PA speakers? Why???? And mix wasnt great for first 1/3 of show. Stubb's need a new sound guy??
I'd already seen Johnny Marr 3 or 4 times in the past but it's easy to forget how good his shows are and just how cool he is. Always a good time!
What a treat! So lucky to see a guitar genius! He played six songs from The Smiths and two from Electronic....what an amazing set! Super grateful!
What can I say, an amazing venue with 2 great artists. James and Johnny Marr James kicked off with an amazing set list and cried interaction Getting the crowd going, playing new and old with amazing vocals.. it was like beeling back in person in 1991 with less hair. Then Johnny Marr took the stage... Unbelievable.. a polite and gifted alternative to the Gallagher brothers. Playing hits from his solo career and his time with the Smiths. I would have seen it for the second night but had to drive back to Nevada for work the next day.
If you love The Smiths, you have to see Johnny Marr. He was the master of all the beautiful music from The Smiths. He put on a show with a lot of energy and played other songs from his career, tunes from Electronic and more.
Listen, it's hard to accurately capture the magic of Johnny Marr in a concert review. He plays his original songs. He plays some of his side project songs. And yes, he plays Smiths songs... it's a delight to be part of and never gets old. Don't miss him!
Legend Johnny Marr was perfect!! The staff was wonderful also at the Orpheum Theater!!
Johnny Marr the legend didn’t disappoint a very energetic show with a mix of The Smith’s classics.
Guess what? No need for the Smiths to re-unite, Johnny Marr and band is the sound of the Smiths! Absolutely delivered on those songs. How Soon Is Now? never sounded better. His solo songs are excellent, Armatopia, Easy Money, Spirit Power and Soul all bangers. My favorites were the acoustic songs Somewhere and Please Please Please. The latter in particular, just sublime guitar and voice, lovely, emotional, pure joy. Do not miss Johnny and band when they come to your town!
So many people got up and left, me included. The lights were terrible flashing all over the place. Thankgoodness it didn't trigger a seizure but I had a doozy migraine. So disappointed that I spent money on this show.
