Johnny Marr gives us ‘The Right Thing Right’
Best known (at least or the moment) as a strummer of strings in The Smiths, Modest Mouse and The Cribs, Johnny Marr is effectively stoking the fires of his guitar-hero legacy with imminent debut, The Messenger. His second single from the record (due due February 26th) is entitled, The Right Thing Right, and it serves...
Johnny Marr unveils ‘The Messenger’
Earlier this month, we gasped when it was reported that Johnny Marr had announced his first proper solo LP, The Messenger, for release in February 2013. Today, we muffle tiny squeals of delight as he surprises us with a video for the title track. It’s artsy (but not too artsy) in a tasteful black and...
Johnny Marr announces solo LP, ‘The Messenger’
Did you hear that? We sure did. It was the collective *gasp* of Johnny Marr fans the world over as concrete news of his first-ever, proper solo album breaks across the intraweeb. According to his official website, Johnny has recorded The Messenger and scheduled it for a February 25th release date via Warner Bros. Recorded...
While you were sleeping: Morrissey played Fallon
Last night, after we tucked ourselves under the covers in hopes of staving off early cold symptom, former frontman to The Smiths and all-around music icon, Morrissey, performed a pair of songs on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon. After treating TV-land to a solid cover of Frankie Valli’s “To Give (The Reason I Live)” he...
Morrissey announces U.S. tour
Morrissey has announced a large-scale tour of the U.S. to commence this fall with American singer/songwriter Kristeen Young as support on all dates except one: Punk icons Iggy and the Stooges will act as special guests at LA’s November 24 Staples Center show. The 55-year-old former Smiths front man has also recently completed a 600+ page...
The Cribs: And then there were three
The Cribs are three brothers from Wakefield, West Yorkshire who formed in 2002 for “something to do.” With a keen ability to merge punk riffs with pop hooks, Ryan, Gary and Ross Jarman signed quickly to Wichita Recordings and by 2004, released their self-titled debut to instant acclaim. Then came two more: 2005’s The New Fellas and...
Update: Johnny Marr squashes buzz of The Smiths reuniting
Yesterday we reported on a fresh rumor circulating about a potential Smiths reunion tour when UK site Music-News.com alleged the band was in talks with a “well known promoter.” Former guitarist Johnny Marr however has since posted this on his Facebook page: “The rumor of the Smiths reunion is untrue. It’s not happening.” Just like...
The Smiths plan an autumn reunion?
In what can only be considered wishful thinking at this point, UK site Music-News.com has reported that well-loved Manchester band The Smiths are talking with a “well known promoter” about a major fall reunion tour. Morrissey, Johnny Marr and crew have been offered millions to reform at various points since their final show was played...
Fender announces Johnny Marr Signature Jaguar
From The Smith’s to The The to Modest Mouse, Johnny Marr’s signature sound is honored with Fender’s newest special-edition Jaguar. Iconic guitar manufacturer Fender has paid homage to British guitarist Johnny Marr’s “instantly identifiable ringing, jangling genius” with a new, special-edition Jaguar model. Revered for his inimitable approach to melody and layering, guitar anti-hero Marr...