Johnny On The Spot

The former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr is doing quite well on his own, thank you very much, but as he continues his solo career, the fans still want to see The Smiths reunite.

BY ANDREW DALY

Johnny Marr is often referred to as “the man who would not solo,” which couldn’t be further from the truth. He has soloed, though not all the time, and definitely not obnoxiously. That is to say: Johnny Marr has not once stepped onstage with the intent to impress with shred-head chops. That’s not his vibe. “I’m very lucky that I not only have a knack for song but respect for it,” he tells Goldmine. “Even at an early age, I played a lot of covers and was pushed to think about the nature of the chords. I like harmony. I like what chords do. It all came together for me.” Indeed, it did. In 1982, at just 19, Marr formed The Smiths, an iconic Manchester, England, staple that effortlessly blended…

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Goldmine (Digital) - 1 Issue, Winter 2024

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