Biography: The supple, ringing guitars of Johnny Marr helped establish the Smiths among the most acclaimed and enduring bands of the 1980s. Born John Maher in Manchester, England, on October 31, 1963, he played in such little-known groups as Sister Ray and Freaky Party before forming the Smiths with singer Morrissey ...Read full biography
After a decade of relative anonymity in which he made his living playing as a touring member in other people's bands (Modest Mouse, the Cribs) and contributing to high-profile film score recordings (Inception, ...Read full review