News about Johnny Marr

Salford Lads Club, in Greater Manchester, has been hailed as a lifeline for members of deprived local communities for decades. It was also pictured on the sleeve of the Smiths' 1986 album The Queen Is Dead, with group members including singer Morrissey and guitarist Johnny Marr posing outside - and has supporters including actress Maxine Peake. There is now a dedicated 'Smiths Room' at the community centre, while fans of the band continue to flock there to pay homage and take their own photos. Yet the club which opened in 1903 with a stated mission to 'Brighten Young Lives and Make Good Citizens' now finds itself in danger of having to end its work.

Soryy Mick and Keef, the Beatles are top of the charts... again.The Fab Four have been named as the ultimate British group by BBC Radio 2 listeners, beating some of the most legendary bands in UK music history. The Fab Four finished ahead of Queen in second, The Rolling Stones in third, and fourth-placed Pink Floyd.

They are two indie rock favourites from Manchester who have been feuding for years - and yet, unlike reunited Oasis brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher, heaven knows these two remain miserable now when it comes to reconciling. Devotees of The Smiths pleading to get what they want in the form of a reunion tour look set to remain disappointed as the decades-long dispute between Morrissey and Johnny Marr shows no sign of abating. Guitarist Marr this week issued a social media statement pouring cold water on the prospects of a reunion which would seem even more startling than the recently-announced Oasis rapprochement between fellow Mancunians Noel and Liam. Singer Morrissey, 65, had suggested he and his former friend were approached to go on tour as the Smiths next year, for the first time since splitting in 1987. He claimed Marr, 60, ignored the approach and also accused his ex-bandmate of trademarking the Smiths' name which could prevent anyone else using it - continuing an ongoing squabble involving open letters, Instagram posts and claims of 'fake news'.

The Manchester band was composed of Morrissey, Johnny Marr, Andy Rourke and Mike Joyce. Formed in 1982, The Smiths made hits such as Easy Money and Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now. Lead singer Morrissey and guitarist Johnny Marr have been arguing both publicly and privately for decades since the band's tumultuous split in 1987. As fans speculated that The Smiths would put their arms down and reunite for a world tour - just as fellow Mancunians Noel and Liam Gallagher did - Morrissey alleged that Marr 'ignored the offer'.

The Oasis star's Epiphone Les Paul electric guitar which he used in the run-up to the release of their debut 1994 album Definitely Maybe fetched £132,000 - almost double its £60,000-£80,000 estimate. Bidding was in the valuation range at £70,000 until the final moments of London-based auctioneers Sotheby's timed sale when an undisclosed buyer almost doubled their offer. Noel's Epiphone EA-250 electric guitar, which appeared in the video and artwork cover of the single Supersonic and was played during live performances in Manchester, Liverpool and London achieved £48,000. And a Gibson Flying V electric guitar previously owned by The Smiths' Johnny Marr and used by Gallagher in the recording of Cigarettes and Alcohol made £36,000.

MailOnline's stunning interactive chart reveals just how long it took for popular acts to reform - from Blondie to The Stone Roses, Take That, The Who and Led Zeppelin. Oasis last played a gig in 2009, but 15 years is nowhere near the longest gap between a split and a reconciliation.

Morrissey is steadfastly continuing the feud with Johnny Marr by claiming is ex-bandmate ignored a 'lucrative offer' to follow Oasis and reform The Smiths. A statement on Morrissey's website, titled 'war is old, art is young', said he 'said yes' to the offer by AEG Entertainment Group. It was to tour as The Smiths throughout 2025, but 'Marr ignored the offer', he claimed. While Marr, 60, hasn't responded, he responded to a post on X suggesting a reunion with a photo of Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. This is a reference to his opinion of the singer's political views.

One guitar which featured in both the music video and iconic cover artwork of Oasis' 1994 debut single Supersonic is expected to fetch £60,000 to £80,000. Another guitar which was previously owned by The Smiths's Johnny Marr and was used by Gallagher in the recording of Oasis' 1994 track 'Cigarettes and Alcohol ' is estimated to sell £20,000 to £30,000. The musical artefacts go on sale to celebrate 30 years since the release of Definitely Maybe which was the fastest-ever selling debut in the UK with hit songs Cigarettes and Alcohol and Live Forever. But the trove of Oasis artefacts are not the only treasures going up for sale at the auction as items used by Amy Winehouse, Prince, Lady Gaga, John Lennon, Pink Floyd and Paul McCartney will also be up for grabs.

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INTERVIEW BY JACK GAUGHAN: Elevenses in leafy Cheshire. The shortbread's out with a few biscuits, Dennis Tueart's graciously sorting the brews. There is a quick debate with the guy who lives two doors down on whether to reach for a decaf teabag or not. Johnny Marr decides he needs his caffeine and wants a black tea. The founder of the Smiths, seminal guitarist of his generation, looks at home lounging on his neighbour's sofa, arm draped over the back. These two have been close mates for well over a decade, predating Marr moving in eight years ago. Tueart was his childhood hero, even before that iconic overhead kick when Manchester City beat Newcastle in the 1976 League Cup final. Now they're a volley apart, Marr living on land formerly Colin Bell's.

Fans of Morrissey are now learning why the legendary crooner abruptly canceled a string of performances, two in Southern California. The Smiths frontman had been supposed to appear at the Honda Center in Anaheim on Friday, January 26, and the Kia Forum the next night in honor of his heralded album You Are The Quarry's 20th anniversary, but the Smiths frontman's arrival was postponed due to 'unforeseen circumstances.' 'Morrissey's tour guide Donnie Knutson wrote on his Instagram page, 'Morrissey is getting medical attention for physical exhaustion.'

The English band's 1984 album is just under two minutes long and has no lyrics, but it does have the title line and begins with the phrase, 'Good times for a change.' The song was used during a demonstration in Lacondia on January 22, according to the reporters, who took to social media. On X Wednesday, Johnny Marr (pictured right), the band's guitar player, responded immediately: "I never in a million years would have guessed that this would come to pass." This s**t shuts right down right now,' consider it.'

Since her death aged 52 was announced on Saturday night, tributes have poured in for Mani's beloved wife, Imelda Mounfield. Imelda died on the weekend, three years after being diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer. It's the second tragedy to rock the band in recent weeks after bassist Pete Garner's death.

Mani's wife, a Stone Roses bassist, died at the age of 52, three years after she was diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer. On Saturday, Imelda Mounfield passed away. On Mondays, Rowetta announced Imelda's death on X, the first time on Twitter.

In the last four years, Chrissie Hynde (pictured with Johnny Marr) has invested her time into a handful of unexpected artistic ventures. The American singer, who was once described by Neil Young as "a true rock 'n' roll woman," has released one album of jazz standards and another packed with Bob Dylan covers. She returned to her day job fronting The Pretenders, a London-based company she formed 45 years ago, but the band's 2020 album, Hate For Sale, was postponed due to the pandemic. Nevertheless, this year, she has been hard at work proving her rock 'n' roll credentials. The Pretenders have appeared intimate club shows and summer festivals, including drummer Dave Grohl and guitarist Johnny Marr, as guests, as well as enticed a viewing Paul McCartney onstage for a brief curtain call.

After giving him a £1000 cash grant, legendary Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr invited a lucky schoolboy busker to perform with him backstage at a gig in Yorkshire on Saturday. After reporting one of the band's hits on the streets of Manchester this year, the schoolboy busker caught Johnny's attention earlier this year. John Denton's appearances put them off, while videos of his finger-picking skills went viral on social media.

Morrissey (top) of the Smiths paid homage to 'terrific and unexpected' bassist Andy Rourke', who died at the age of 59 after a lengthy bout with pancreatic cancer. Rourke's distinction was so beautiful and unexpected, and he showed it could be achieved in a touching interview.' He was also very funny and happy... We hope that we were cherished at the end of it all. Andy does not need to worry about that.' Johnny Marr, Rourke's former bandmate, broke the sad news on Twitter this morning, describing Rourke as a "supremely gifted performer." As the Smiths became one of Britain's most influential bands during the 1980s, alongside drummer Mike Joyce, Rourke provided a pounding and melodic rhythm section under Marr's pioneering chords.

Few bands have blazed so well for so short a time, with just five years of ferocious performances establishing their place as one of England's best-known indie music legends. The most apparent reason for their break-up was a row about royalties, but other factors had been cited that have sparked much debate to this day. In June 1987, the first rumblings occurred when guitarist Johnny Marr decided to take a break after stating himself drained by the workload. The band is seen from left to right: Marr, Morrissey, Joyce, and Rourke are among the artists on display. Morrissey is also seen correctly.

We take a look at some of early warning signs of pancreatic cancer that are so subtle that it is often only detected in later, deadlier stages. Rourke's former bandmate Johnny Marr revealed the tragic news on Twitter this morning, describing Rourke, aged 59, as a "supremely gifted guitarist." As the Smiths became one of Britain's most influential bands during the 1980s, they joined drummer Mike Joyce in a pounding and melodic rhythm section under Marr's pioneering chords. Pancreatic cancer deaths reached just shy of 10,000 British people a year, with only 5 percent of people who get the disease surviving in the next decade. Although survival rates for the majority of cancers have increased over the years as a result of medical advancement, pancreatic cancer has not changed at all since the 1970s. This is in part due to how easy it is to miss early signs of the disease, meaning that it is only visible at later, more dangerous stages. Here MailOnline reveals some of the early warning signs of pancreatic cancer:

Andy Rourke (left and right in the brown jacket) has died at the age of 59 after a bout with pancreatic cancer. Rourke's ex bandmate Johnny Marr (inset) announced the sad news on Twitter this morning, describing him as a "supremely gifted musician." "It's with great sadness that we learn Andy Rourke died after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.' Many who knew him and as a supremely gifted musician by music enthusiasts will remember Andy as a kind and beautiful soul. At this sad time, we are request anonymity.' The band members are pictured from left to right: Marr, Morrissey, Rourke, and Joyce.

Royel Otis does not sing about love, and the band will tell you that this is deliberate. Royell Maddell, one-half of the Aussie indie duo that includes bandmate Otis Pavolvic, says, "We set out not to write as many romantic songs." "We still have them, but we've just tried to mess it up a bit." Since the band's debut EP, Campus, a brightly hued tribute to throwing all your cares away that sounds like the closing scene of your favorite John Hughes film, "Oysters in My Pocket" has resulted in breakthrough hits such as "Oysters in My Pocket." The boys yells, "That's miles away," they yell, a chant that may refer to virtually every challenge, romantic or otherwise. It's the best gateway to the band's total sound: '80s-fueled guitar-driven songs that swerve into yacht rock, jangle pop, or beach music at a moment's notice. But wait, and even in the excitement, the longing for companionship is still present. “Itie (output: The yell of “I still miss ya!” indicates a Freudian slip. Royel admits that "this song isn't romantic at all." "The lyric was kind of a joke," the narrator of 2022's "Egg Beater" tells the tale of a known fuckup convinced of both his passion and the belief that doesn't deserve it: "I hate the air you breathe but I still want you, sugar lumps."

Morrissey has accused Capitol Records of deliberately'sabotaging' his latest album, Bonfire of Teenagers. The singer, 63, 'voluntarily' left the brand, as well as his management company, in December 2022, a year after settling a contract with them. Morrissey has come out, saying that the corporation has refused to release or return his 14th solo LP Bonfire of Teenagers.

On social media, John Denton's online presence as home of his finger-picking skills earned him the opportunity to receive a £1,000 grant that was not intended for Marr's name. The announcement came after a 12-year-old man waited for three hours in the freezing cold at the back of Piccadilly's Piccadilly records in Manchester for an event signing hosted by Marrs. The lead guitarist knew the boy from Salford was a guitarist straight away, and gave him some sarcastic advice on finding a new bass guitarist for his new band.

Since the charming young man covered one of the bands' songs, a schoolboy busker has been caught the attention of Johnny Marr, The Smith's legendary guitarist. The performances of John Denton in Manchester held customers' attention, while videos of his finger-picking skills went viral on social media. The 12-year-old's talents have now been acknowledged by guitarist and songwriter Marr, who was instrumental in selecting him for a £1,000 grant that was ostensibly named in his name. John, who started playing guitar at the age of eight, has performed on The Queen is Dead's album, which was used as a backdrop for The Smith 1986 opus.