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The performance was recorded by NME as part of the Song Stories series and shows Marr talking about how he came to own the guitar he eventually wrote The Smiths’ most memorable songs on. “I got this guitar on January 2, 1984 because a few weeks earlier when The Smiths were going to sign to Sire Records, […]

Johnny Marr Guitar Great Johnny Marr has always been a groundbreaking figure in the world of music, particularly for leaving The Smiths at just 21. With a style that’s musically explosive and brimming with creativity, Johnny has inspired countless fans and musicians alike. My admiration for Johnny began with The Smiths’ early Rough Trade releases. […]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2008/may/10/johnnymarr.popandrock Playing the guitar means always having something cool to do. It means having ambitions to be a rock star, escaping your life, or just learning to play your favourite songs. It means having fun – because you really don’t need to be able to read music or have lessons to do it pretty well […]