Johnny Marr (The Smiths), UK Guitarist 265: The Rory Gallagher Story, BBC Radio 2
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One of the things that was crucial for me I got from Rory Gallagher, which was the idea of, like, being a guitar player for life and living it.
— Johnny Marr on Rory Gallagher
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About Johnny Marr
Johnny Marr (born John Martin Maher;31 October 1963) is an English guitarist, keyboardist, harmonica player, singer and songwriter. In the 1980s he was the guitarist in The Smiths, where he formed a highly influential songwriting partnership with Morrissey. He has since founded and worked with different bands, such as Electronic, Johnny Marr and the Healers, Modest Mouse and The Cribs.
About Johnny Marr
Johnny Marr (born John Martin Maher;31 October 1963) is an English guitarist, keyboardist, harmonica player, singer and songwriter. In the 1980s he was the guitarist in The Smiths, where he formed a highly influential songwriting partnership with Morrissey. He has since founded and worked with different bands, such as Electronic, Johnny Marr and the Healers, Modest Mouse and The Cribs.
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