Johnny Marr News

Morrissey's concert in Dallas was halted when fans invaded the stage
4 November 2024

Morrissey's concert in Dallas cut short after stage invasion by fans

Morrisseys Dallas concert had to be cut short after fans invaded the stage.
Johnny Marr has hit back at Morrissey
18 September 2024

Johnny Marr hits back at Morrissey

Johnny Marr has admitted he said no to a Smiths reunion.
Andy Rourke will be honoured with a permanent mural in his home city of Manchester
16 September 2024

The Smiths' late bassist Andy Rourke to be honoured with Manchester mural

The Smiths Mike Joyce has launched a fundraiser for a permanent mural of late bandmate Andy Rourke...
Morrissey has claimed Johnny Marr prevented the release of a greatest hits album by The Smiths
12 September 2024

Morrissey claims Johnny Marr 'blocked' release of The Smiths' greatest hits album

Morrissey has claimed Johnny Marr has blocked the release of a greatest hits album by The...
Morrissey says Johnny Marr ‘ignored’ a ‘lucrative’ offer for The Smiths to reform in 2025
29 August 2024

Morrissey says Johnny Marr ‘ignored’ a ‘lucrative’ offer for Smiths reunion

Morrissey says Johnny Marr ignored a lucrative offer for The Smiths to reform in 2025.
Johnny Marr says The Smiths reunion is still unlikely - despite Oasis returning
27 August 2024

Johnny Marr shuts down Smiths reunion as Oasis confirm comeback

Johnny Marr has reminded fans of why a Smiths reunion is unlikely as fellow Mancunians Oasis prepare to...
Johnny Marr wants to put an end to jukebox musicals
19 March 2024

Johnny Marr takes swipe at Meryl Streep over Mamma Mia! role: 'What was she thinking doing that?!'

Johnny Marr has called for an end to jukebox musicals.
Johnny Marr urged Donald Trump to stop using The Smiths' music at his rallies
24 January 2024

Johnny Marr slams Donald Trump for using Smiths song at 2023 rally

Johnny Marr is furious that Donald Trump used a Smiths song during one of the former presidents...
Johnny Marr grew tired of rock music saturated with 'feelings' and 'adversity'
20 November 2023

'I got really tired of rock music': Johnny Marr grew to dislike rock music when he went solo

Johnny Marr grew tired of rock music.
Johnny Marr's kindness has cost him
17 October 2023

Johnny Marr stopped drinking after kind Noel Gallagher gesture

Johnny Marr admits he quit booze after he happily agreed to replace a smashed-up guitar he kindly gave...
Johnny Marr has new music out from his solo compilation
20 September 2023

Johnny Marr releases new song penned on the road with Blondie and The Killers

Johnny Marr has released one of two new songs as part of his Spirit Power The Best Of Johnny...
Rick Astley has been a fan of The Smiths since he was a youngster
18 September 2023

Rick Astley followed The Smiths' Andy Rourke around Manchester

Rick Astley once stalked The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke around Manchester after spotting him while out...
The Smiths star died after a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer
19 May 2023

The Smiths' Mike Joyce and Ian Brown remember Andy Rourke

The Smiths Mike Joyce and Ian Brown have paid tribute to the late Andy Rourke.
Johnny Marr has paid heartfelt tribute to his childhood friend and bandmate
19 May 2023

Johnny Marr's touching Andy Rourke tribute: 'He reinvented what it is to be a bass guitar player'

Johnny Marr says his late Smiths bandmate Andy Rourke reinvented what it is to be...
Andy Rourke is being remembered by the music world
19 May 2023

Tim Burgess leads tributes to legendary late Smiths bassist Andy Rourke

Tributes have poured in for late Smiths bassist Andy Rourke.
Andy Rourke's bass-playing inspired future generations
19 May 2023

The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke dead at 59

The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke has died at the age of 59, following a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer.
The Lottery Winners are eyeing up more collaborations
3 May 2023

The Lottery Winners eye up collaborations with Johnny Marr, Noel Gallagher and more

The Lottery Winners would love to collaborate with the likes of Johnny Marr, Sir Elton...
'Council Skies' is released on June 2 and is the follow-up to 2017's 'Who Built The Moon?'
8 March 2023

Noel Gallagher releases 'spaced-out' remix of Pretty Boy featuring The Cure's Robert Smith

Noel Gallaghers High Flying Birds have released the remix of Pretty Boy featuring The...
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds announces new album Council Skies
18 January 2023

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds announces new album Council Skies

Noel Gallaghers High Flying Birds will release new album Council Skies on 2 June.
Jeremiah Green has died at the age of 45
3 January 2023

Modest Mouse star Jeremiah Green dies aged 45

Jeremiah Green has died at the age of 45.
Johnny Marr has penned another track for Blondie
1 December 2022

Johnny Marr has written new song for Blondie

Johnny Marr has written a new song for Blondies upcoming album.
Johnny Marr wants to work with Alicia Keys
20 November 2022

Johnny Marr wants to work with Alicia Keys

Johnny Marr wants to work with Alicia Keyes.
Johnny Marr has recorded a song with Andy Rourke's band
18 November 2022

Johnny Marr guests on track for Andy Rourke's band

Johnny Marr and Andy Rourke have reunited for their first song in 35 years.
Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds fans have a countdown to the next record
8 November 2022

Noel Gallagher let slip his new album is coming in May 2023

Noel Gallagher has teased his new album will drop in May 2023.