The Smiths News and Photos

'If you want to know about me and Morrissey, Google it': Ex-Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr talks relationships and reunions

Fri, May 24 2013 11:13pm - Source: The Independent - Music

We are in Brighton where he is due to play a show.

Morrissey hits out at Duchess of Cambridge over her 'taste for foie gras'

Fri, May 24 2013 7:20pm - Source: NME

Morrissey has hit out at the Duchess of Cambridge over her apparent taste for foie gras.

Rare footage of The Smiths unearthed after 25 years - watch

Thu, May 23 2013 6:17pm - Source: NME

Footage of a rare gig Morrissey performed with The Smiths after he left the band to go solo has emerged online.

Friday on My Mind: Biking!

Fri, May 17 2013 3:53pm - Source: KEXP 90.3 Blog

It's time again for Friday on My Mind , our weekly blog post where we look at videos centered around one common theme.

The Smiths: best or worst band of the last 30 years?

Sun, May 12 2013 7:36am - Source: Telegraph - London - UK [Music]

"I remember the first time I heard a song by The Smiths. I didn't understand it. Not that there was anything obscure or experimental about it; it was a three-minute pop song, with verses and choruses in the expected places and an indelible vocal melody.

Morrissey joins petition for inquiry into animal suffering at Imperial College

Fri, May 10 2013 9:49am - Source: Music-News.com

Former The Smiths front-man, Morrissey has joined the BUAV call for an independent inquiry into disturbing evidence of animal suffering and poor practice revealed at an Imperial College London animal research laboratory.

The Smiths' Johnny Marr and Andy Rourke Reunite in Brooklyn to Play 'How Soon Is Now?'

Sat, May 04 2013 3:12pm - Source: Rolling Stone

One night before concluding his solo headlining tour of the United States, former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr surprised his crowd at the Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn by inviting his former bandmate Andy Rourke onstage.

The Friday Morning Listen: The Smiths – Meat Is Murder (1985)

Fri, May 03 2013 11:28am - Source: Something Else!

Why the hell am I listening to The Smiths?

Johnny Marr is here, played "How Soon is Now?" on Fallon

Thu, May 02 2013 5:57pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

Guitar legend Johnny Marr is currently in NYC for two sold-out tour stops -- tonight (5/2) at Irving Plaza and Friday (5/3) at Music Hall of Williamsburg -- and last night he stopped by Late Night with Jimmy Fallon to perform live.

50 GREAT ALBUMS IN MY 50th YEAR (Part 33)

Wed, May 01 2013 5:09am - Source: THE VINYL VILLAIN

Whereas I hummed and hawed with quite a few artists about which of their albums to choose, I'm in no doubt that Morrissey has only made one truly outstanding, memorable, masterpiece of an album in the 25 years that he's been a solo artist.

Johnny Marr at The Phoenix in Toronto

Mon, April 29 2013 12:43pm - Source: Chromewaves

Frank Yang For the better part of the past 20 years, I've kept with me a copy of the January, 1990 issue of Guitar Player , the cover of which features a too-cool black-and-white photo of Johnny Marr under the title of "Anti-Guitar Hero".

(Re)Graded on a Curve: Felt, Crumbling the Antiseptic Beauty

Fri, April 26 2013 12:31pm - Source: The Vinyl District

Apparently Lawrence Hayward's whole plan was to release ten LPs and ten singles in ten years.

YET ANOTHER 12" CLASSIC FROM THE SMITHS

Wed, April 24 2013 5:21am - Source: THE VINYL VILLAIN

It's been well documented that this was a release fraught with difficulties and problems.

Morrissey Pens Another Anti Thatcher Letter

Wed, April 17 2013 9:28am - Source: ClashMusic.com

Morrissey has penned another letter concerning how thoughts on the death of Margaret Thatcher.

Hints :: "Cher Amie"

Thu, April 11 2013 11:51am - Source: 32feet/second

Plaintive, reverb-rich guitars and a leading bass line instantly inculcate comparisons between Brooklyn guitar rock band, Hints and their ideological forerunner, the Smiths.

Hints – Vol. II

Wed, April 10 2013 2:19pm - Source: All Things Go

Morrissey made it clear this week that he was — and is still – not the biggest fan of the late Margaret Thatcher.

Morrissey provides further comment on Thatcher

Wed, April 10 2013 10:39am - Source: CMU - Complete Music Update

Morrissey has commented further on the death of Margaret Thatcher, explaining why he was cautious of providing any official quotes on the former Prime Minister's passing to the British press.

The Smiths reunion denied by Johnny Marr's manager

Wed, April 03 2013 10:10am - Source: Uncut.co.uk

"It isn't happening. We are fully focused on preparing Johnny's new album for release and booking shows for 2013."

I Am The Resurrection: 10 Comeback Albums That Don’t Suck

Sun, March 31 2013 10:08am - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

As Easter marks a period of rebirth and re-evaluation, so has the first quarter of the year, with some monumentally significant returns from modern music's most seminal artists.

The Smiths - Rare Tape May 1983

Thu, March 28 2013 3:41pm - Source: Highway Five

Just when you think that all the possible live tapes of The Smiths had been unearthed and shared this long lost gem appears.

Morrissey "Cautioned" To Retire

Fri, March 22 2013 3:31pm - Source: ClashMusic.com

Morrissey has revealed that a health professional recently "cautioned" him to retire.

Rare Smiths Demo Unearthed

Wed, March 20 2013 2:53pm - Source: Rolling Stone

Here's a rarity for fans of the Smiths: former drummer Mike Joyce has tweeted a link to a very early demo tape recorded by the post-punk luminaries sometime in 1983, before they recorded their self-titled debut the following year.

Johnny Marr – The Messenger (2013)

Mon, March 18 2013 5:48am - Source: Something Else!

A hired gun and a second fiddle for almost his entire career thus far, Johnny Marr finally slips into the driver's seat with The Messenger.

Johnny Marr, Shepherd's Bush Empire, review

Sat, March 16 2013 8:38pm - Source: Telegraph - London - UK [Music]

The band take the stage, backlit, in silhouette, four skinny men in straights and crop jackets, symmetrically spread amidst towering amp stacks and drum risers.

Simon Price on pop: Smiths' reborn rocker Johnny Marr is on the side of the angels

Sat, March 16 2013 7:46pm - Source: The Independent - Music

That dichotomy, however, comes with certain problems.

Morrissey cancels remainder of US tour due to illness

Sat, March 16 2013 12:58pm - Source: NME

Morrissey has cancelled the remainder of his US tour.

25 Years On: Morrissey's Viva Hate Revisited

Fri, March 15 2013 2:44pm - Source: The Quietus

As a teenager my walk to school would take me past the childhood home of the lead singer of my favourite band at the time, The Smiths.

The Smiths - The Ultimate Music Guide! Uncut special on sale this week

Wed, March 13 2013 10:29am - Source: Uncut.co.uk

This Thursday, March 14, the next in our ongoing series of Ultimate Music Guides hits the shops.

Morrissey cancels more shows after being diagnosed with double pneumonia

Tue, March 12 2013 2:49pm - Source: NME

Morrissey has postponed another US tour date after being diagnosed with double pneumonia.

Morrissey is sick again, cancels tonight’s show in San Francisco

Sat, March 09 2013 11:35pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

Just when you thought things were back on track, Morrissey' s current U.S. tour has again been again derailed by health issues.

Morrissey Says Paul McCartney Should Ditch Knighthood

Thu, March 07 2013 1:05am - Source: ArtistDirect

Morrissey and Paul McCartney are two famed vegetarians.

Morrissey 'Rickrolls' David Bowie following photo ban

Wed, March 06 2013 11:45pm - Source: NME

Morrissey has 'Rickrolled' David Bowie by replacing a photo of him with one of 1980s singer Rick Astley.

Morrissey blames Beyoncé for the extinction of rhinos

Wed, March 06 2013 11:37am - Source: Daily Express - London - UK

The former Smiths front man hit out at the mother-of-one during his own gig at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Playing The Long Game: Accrington Stanley Interviewed

Wed, March 06 2013 10:06am - Source: The Quietus

Luke Haines arguably achieved his aim of the Auteurs becoming "an English equivalent to the Modern Lovers", but another band, who have done the same but perhaps more so, reaching a later-in-life peak with the release of last years Exactly album, are Accrington Stanley.

Watch Johnny Marr perform The Smiths’ ‘How Soon Is Now?’

Thu, February 28 2013 10:34pm - Source: Death + Taxes

While Morrissey has been off pissing off just about everybody, Johnny Marr has been busy releasing a damn good solo album and generally being a great guy.

Morrissey Slams Jimmy Kimmel, Accuses Him of Making Fun of Gun Control, Depression, Obesity

Wed, February 27 2013 9:10pm - Source: Pitchfork Media

As you may know, Morrissey 's just-rescheduled U.S. tour was set to kick-off last night with a performance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live".

Morrissey: 'If more men were homosexual there would be no wars'

Wed, February 27 2013 12:48pm - Source: The Independent - Music

The 53-year-old singer, made his claims in an interview with an online magazine for teenage girls.

Johnny Marr 'The Messenger' -- 47 Second Album Review

Tue, February 26 2013 8:25pm - Source: Spinner

Morrissey plays a half-dozen Smiths songs at every show, so really, what difference does it make what the name on the marquee says anyway?

Morrissey Reschedules Tour, Adds More Dates

Mon, February 25 2013 6:35pm - Source: Pitchfork Media

Morrissey has been forced to postpone many tour dates due to health concerns since he was first hospitalized for a bleeding ulcer in January.

Johnny Marr Tells Fans Fans To Stop Hanging On For Reunion Of The Smiths

Mon, February 25 2013 11:53am - Source: Stereoboard

Alt-rock icon Johnny Marr has told fans that they need to stop hanging on for a reunion of The Smiths - and that they should instead simply enjoy life!

Follow Us

Hot Music News

Most Popular