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Johnny Marr

Born 31 October 1963.

member of "The Smiths"

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Johnny Marr (born John Martin Maher on 31 October 1963 in Ardwick, Manchester) is an English songwriter, guitarist, keyboardist, harmonica player, and singer. Marr rose to fame in the 1980s as the guitarist in The Smiths, where he formed a prolific songwriting partnership with Morrissey. Marr has been a member of Modest Mouse since 2006, and in 2008, joined The Cribs after touring with them on 2008's NME Awards Tour.

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Credits

Role Artist Release
Producer Marion The Program (1998)
Instrument Electronic Raise the Pressure (1996)
Instrument The Smiths The World Won't Listen (1993)
Composer Electronic Electronic (1991)
Instrument The Smiths Rank (1988)
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