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Johnny Marr
In 2019, Johnny Marr talked to Classic Pop about his then-latest album Call The Comet… A warehouse on an industrial estate just outside of Manchester isn’t the most obvious location…
Johnny Marr interview: Fever Dreams Pts 1-4
Fever Dreams Pts 1-4 is the first double album in the prolific five-decade career of Johnny Marr. The iconic guitarist reveals all about his visionary new epic, the influence of…
Making Electronic by Electronic
With Electronic, Johnny Marr and Bernard Sumner shook off the shackles of being at the forefront of two of the most significant bands of the 80s and aimed straight for…
Issue 74 is now on sale
In the latest Classic Pop Issue 74, our cover stars are Tears For Fears. We meet Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith to hear the remarkable story behind their comeback album,…
Morrissey hits back at former bandmate Johnny Marr
Morrissey has issued a statement on his website directed towards his former bandmate Johnny Marr, requesting that the guitarist stop mentioning him in interviews. In a lengthy post on his…
The Smiths – the complete guide
Pop in the 1980s was rocked to its foundations with the arrival of The Smiths in 1983. With their blend of Morrissey’s misery and Johnny Marr’s melodies, they became an…
Johnny Marr new album: Everything you need to know about Fever Dreams Pts 1-4
When is Johnny Marr’s new album out? Johnny Marr’s new double album, Fever Dreams Pts 1-4, his fourth solo release, will drop on 25 February 2022, via BMG. The record…
Johnny Marr announces new double album, Fever Dreams Pts 1-4
Johnny Marr has announced his upcoming double album release, Fever Dreams Pts 1-4. Marking his fourth solo full length record, the 16-track double LP will be released on 25 February…
80s icons team up with The Avalanches for new album
Dance outfit The Avalanches have revealed details of their new album, and it features an impressive array of 80s and 90s pop icons, including Johnny Marr, Neneh Cherry, Sananda Maitreya…
Q+A: Johnny Marr
Celebrating the first 10 singles of his solo career with a new boxset, Johnny Marr tells John Earls he won’t be looking back for long… It’s rare that Johnny Marr…