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Johnny Marr: I Didn't Want To Be In 'Someone Else's Band'
Johnny Marr doesn't want to be a part of ''someone else's band'' anymore.The guitarist - a former member of The Smiths, Modest Mouse and The Cribs - is working on his debut solo album 'The...
By Bang Showbiz on 31 October 2012
Meat-free Festival Promised If The Smiths Reform For Coachella Festival
Coachella Music Festival are still a while away from announcing their headliners for their 2013 event, but if reports are to believed there is one act they're absolutely desperate to get back together for the...
By Contributor on 27 September 2012
Johnny Marr Scared Off Twitter By Critics
Rocker Johnny Marr vowed to take a back seat on Twitter.com after critics ruined his "fun".The former The Smiths star opened an account on the microblogging website in 2010 and enjoyed making witty comments about...
By WENN on 13 July 2012
Johnny Marr And Bryan Ferry To Unite For First Full Gig
Former The Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr is joining forces with rock legend Bryan Ferry to headline a U.K. music festival on Sunday (15Jul12).Marr will take the stage at GuilFest in Surrey, England, for the whole...
By WENN on 13 July 2012
Johnny Marr Shocked By Reaction To His Ban On David Cameron
Rocker Johnny Marr was stunned when his comment about British Prime Minister David Cameron became headline news, insisting it was a light-hearted remark and his critics had suffered a "sense of humour bypass".The former The...
By WENN on 12 July 2012
Brian Fallon Aims Broadside At Morrissey And Johnny Marr
The Gaslight Anthem frontman Brian Fallon has declared war on former The Smiths stars Morrissey and Johnny Marr by making a cheeky reference to the singer's sexuality and accusing the guitarist of dressing like a...
By WENN on 09 May 2012
Johnny Marr And Mike Joyce Deny New The Smiths Reunion Rumour
Former The Smiths stars Johnny Marr and Mike Joyce have denied new reports the cult 1980s band is planning to reunite.The group split in 1987 after a bust-up between singer Morrissey and guitarist Marr, and...
By WENN on 26 April 2012
Johnny Marr Thinks About Reuniting The Smiths
Johnny Marr thinks about ''how great it would be'' to reunite The Smiths.The 'Panic' band split in 1987, shortly after guitarist Johnny left the group, and while relations between himself and singer Morrissey have never...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 April 2012
Chris Daughtry Sued By Band Mates: 3 Other Rock Feuds
The American Idol contestant Chris Daughtry is being sued by his former band mates, who claim that they are owed royalties for four songs that they helped to write. Ryan Andrews, Scott Crawford and Mark...
By Lew Irwin on 10 April 2012
James Mccartney To Form The Beatles 2.0 With Sean Lennon?
Paul MCCartney's son, James Mccartney, has hinted that The Beatles - The Next Generation is a distinct possibility. In an interview with the Bbc, James explained that the idea of The Beatles: Version 2.0, featuring...
By WENN on 04 April 2012
Johnny Marr Says Smiths Reunion Hinges On David Cameron
Following Johnny Marr 's proclamation at the recent Nme Awards that his old group The Smiths would only reform if the current UK government stepped down from power, that great commentator of cultural society and...
By WENN on 02 March 2012
Kasabian Named Best British Band At Nme Awards
Kasabian were named Best British Band at the NME Awards tonight (29.02.12).The 'Rewired' group beat off competition from Arctic Monkeys, Biffy Clyro, Foals and Muse to land the prize - and singer Tom Meighan used...
By Bang Showbiz on 29 February 2012
Noel Gallagher's Beady Eye Jealousy
Noel Gallagher is "jealous" of Beady Eye.The 'If I Had a Gun' singer is envious that his brother Liam managed to convince all of the other final members of Oasis - bassist Andy Bell, guitarist...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 February 2012
Johnny Marr Designs Bags For Charity
British rocker Johnny Marr has designed three unique backpacks to raise money for an Aids awareness charity.The former The Smiths guitarist has fashioned a trio of personally-signed pop art-style bags as part of a fundraising...
By WENN on 24 January 2012
Johnny Marr Designs Sunglasses For Ray-ban
Former The Smiths rocker Johnny Marr is venturing into fashion - he's designed his own sunglasses for Ray-ban.The guitarist has teamed up with the high-end sunglasses giant to create his limited edition Signet shades with...
By WENN on 12 January 2012
Noel Gallagher Wants Smiths To Reform
Noel Gallagher wants The Smiths to reform.The 'If I Had a Gun' hitmaker is a massive fan of the iconic 80s indie band and though frontman Morrissey and guitarist Johnny Marr have always maintained they...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 December 2011
Noel Gallagher Owes Johnny Marr A Fortune In Rent
Noel Gallagher owes fellow British rocker Johnny Marr thousands of dollars after staying rent-free at The Smiths star's home for two years.Guitarist Marr owns an apartment in London and let Gallagher live there after the...
By WENN on 27 October 2011
Bert Jansch Dies
Bert Jansch has passed away. The highly influential folk musician died aged 67 from lung cancer at a hospice in Hampstead, North London in the early hours of this morning (05.10.11). He had been diagnosed...
By Bang Showbiz on 05 October 2011
Graham Coxon And Johnny Marr Pay Tribute To Jansch
British rockers Graham Coxon and Johnny Marr have paid tribute to legendary guitarist Bert Jansch following his death on Wednesday (05Oct11).The pioneering folk musician passed away at a hospice in Hampstead, north London after a...
By WENN on 05 October 2011
Bert Jansch Legendary Folk Musician Dies Aged 67
Bert Jansch, the legendary Scottish folk musician and founding member of the band Pentangle, has died aged 67 after a battle with cancer. He passed away in the early hours of Wednesday morning (5th October...
By WENN on 05 October 2011
Johnny Marr Reforming The Healers
British rocker Johnny Marr has reunited his former band The Healers for two gigs next month (Oct11) following his departure from The Cribs.The former The Smiths guitarist has confirmed reports the band he formed with...
By WENN on 21 September 2011
Johnny Marr Preparing New Healers Album
Johnny Marr will release a new album with The Healers next year.The ex-The Smiths guitarist is working on new songs under the band name - the closest thing he has to a solo project, as...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 May 2011
Johnny Marr Joins Morrissey With Anti-monarchy Rant
Rocker Johnny Marr has joined his former The Smiths bandmate Morrissey by tearing into Britain's royal family just days ahead of Prince William's wedding.Morrissey sparked controversy on Wednesday (27Apr11) after describing the U.K.'s monarchy as...
By WENN on 27 April 2011
Morrissey And Marr Reunite For Animal Rights
Former THE SMITHS songwriters MORRISSEY and JOHNNY MARR have joined forces once more - to support a leading animal rights campaign group.The musicians, who had a highly public bust-up after the cult British band split...
By WENN on 14 February 2011
Stars To Honour Maccoll With Charity Gig
Rockers including SHANE MACGOWAN, BILLY BRAGG, and JOHNNY MARR are set to mark tragic singer KIRSTY MACCOLL's birthday with a concert in aid of her charity fund.The Fairytale of New York vocalist died in 2000...
By WENN on 27 July 2010
Marr 'Proud' To Have Inspired Vegetarians
Former THE SMITHS star JOHNNY MARR feels "very proud" of the band's 1985 album MEAT IS MURDER - because the record inspired so many fans to become vegetarian.The animal activist admits many devotees have told...
By WENN on 24 July 2010
Johnny Marr's Vegetarian Pride
Johnny Marr is "proud" The Smiths inspired people to go vegetarian.The iconic group's guitarist believes their seminal 1985 LP 'Meat Is Murder' changed the life of many of their fans, and admits it is one...
By Bang Showbiz on 23 July 2010
Marr & Zimmer To Perform For Dicaprio At Premiere Party
Former THE SMITHS star JOHNNY MARR and legendary film composer HANS ZIMMER are teaming up to perform at the Los Angeles premiere of LEONARDO DiCAPRIO's new movie INCEPTION.The odd couple will perform a special concert...
By WENN on 10 July 2010
Stars Line Up To Help Collins With Comeback Album
FRANZ FERDINAND stars ALEX KAPRANOS and NICK MCCARTHY, MAGIC NUMBERS frontman ROMEO STODDART and JOHNNY MARR are among the stars who will appear on Scottish singer/songwriter EDWYN COLLINS' first full-length album since suffering a stroke...
By WENN on 17 June 2010
Morrissey Denies Gay Relationship With Marr
British singer MORRISSEY has hit out at enduring speculation he enjoyed a homosexual relationship with his former THE SMITHS bandmate JOHNNY MARR. The songwriting duo joined forces in 1982 when Morrissey was approached...
By WENN on 27 September 2005
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