Thursday, 16 December 2010
Johnny Marr Hans Zimmer Golden Globe Nomination for Inception Score
Hans Zimmer has been nominated for the Golden Globe, Best Original Score for the film Inception, featuring Johnny Marr on guitar. The awards ceremony will be telecast live from NBC on 16 January 2011 and shown worldwide. The winners will be decided by members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA).
Johnny Marr. Jon Savage on song: The Smiths The Queen Is Dead is an anthem for our times
The recent student protests prompted Jon Savage to consider how relevant The Smiths' 1986 “The Queen Is Dead” still is. He has written a brilliant piece for the Guardian which can be read Here
Monday, 13 December 2010
Johnny Marr Inception released on DVD
Inception, which has Johnny playing on the Hans Zimmer composed soundtrack, has been released on DVD. IMDB has rated Inception 4th Best Film Of All Time after Shawshank Redemption and Godfather 1 and 2.
Tuesday, 23 November 2010
Tuesday, 16 November 2010
Johnny Marr Life Is Sweet (Todd Margaret Theme) available as download
Johnny’s recording of Life is Sweet, the theme song he wrote for The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret, has been made available as a Download.
It is released
It is released
Monday, 15 November 2010
Johnny Marr plays with Broken Social Scene.
Johnny played with Broken Social Scene at the Constellations festival in Leeds on Sunday 14th November. Johnny played the song Cause = Time. This is something he has been wanting to do for some time. After the show Johnny said, "Broken Social Scene have been one of my favourite bands for a long time, and Kevin Drew and I have wanted to play together for a while. Maybe we'll do it again."
Sunday, 7 November 2010
‘Tendency To Be Free’ No 1 in this months Mojo Top Ten Playlist
Johnny’s single for homeless charity Centrepoint ‘Tendency To Be Free‘ is Number 1 in this months Mojo Top Ten Playlist.
NME also gave the single a great review.
"Johnny Marr's solo efforts often get overlooked, but that should change with this stonking cover for homeless charity Centrepoint. Swaggering, stylish, and boasting a sloganeering delivery, it's a joy to hear the master cut loose." ‘Tendency To Be Free‘ can be bought here
Sunday, 10 October 2010
Tuesday, 5 October 2010
Johnny Marr NME review of Centrepoint single 'Tendency To Be Free'
NME have reviewed 'Tendency To Be Free', Johnny's single for Centrepoint, .
"Johnny Marr's solo efforts often get overlooked, but that should change with this stonking cover for homeless charity Centrepoint. Swaggering, stylish, and boasting a sloganeering delivery infused by standing so close to the Jarmans, it's a joy to hear the master cut loose."
'Tendency To Be Free' is included on Centrepoint's new compilation album '1969: Key To Change' and features contemporary musicians performing classic songs from 1969, the year Centrepoint was founded. you can buy it here
Thursday, 23 September 2010
Johnny Marr Records Single For Centrepoint Homeless Charity
Johnny has recorded a cover of Rabbit Mackay's 1969 hit 'Tendency To Be Free' for the homeless charity Centrepoint. It’s also included on Centrepoint's new compilation album '1969: Key To Change', which is released on October 4. The album features contemporary musicians performing classic songs from 1969, which was the year Centrepoint was founded.
The single and album will be available from Fairsharemusic, which is the UK’s first ethical download site. All the profits will go towards giving homeless young people a better future.The single and album can be pre-ordered here1969
Johnny was quoted as saying :- "Homelessness is awful for some unlucky people. The nights are too hard and the days are very lonely, and on and on it goes. As a culture we've become too used to it. I think it's important to do what we can, even if that's just saying 'hello, I see you exist".
Johnny was quoted as saying :- "Homelessness is awful for some unlucky people. The nights are too hard and the days are very lonely, and on and on it goes. As a culture we've become too used to it. I think it's important to do what we can, even if that's just saying 'hello, I see you exist".
Saturday, 11 September 2010
Johnny Marr. Save The Arts campaign needs all the help we can get
The Save the Arts campaign is organised by the London branch of the Turning Point Network, a national consortium of over 2,000 arts organisations and artists dedicated to working together and finding new ways to support the arts in the UK.
The aim of the Save the Arts campaign is to encourage people to sign a petition which will be sent to the Culture Secretary, Jeremy Hunt. It points out that it has taken 50 years to create a vibrant arts culture in Britain that is the envy of the world and appeals to the government not to slash arts funding and risk destroying this long-term achievement and the social and economic benefits it brings to all.
find out more and sign the petition here savethearts
Saturday, 4 September 2010
Johnny Marr talks guitar-playing career to Total Guitar Magazine
Johnny is on the cover of this months Total Guitar Magazine and there’s a 10 Page article on all things Johnny.
"Johnny was in pain from an injured elbow and jet-lagged from Japan, but he still chatted for over an hour, laughed at my jokes, and indulged ny fanboy questions about The Smiths. Interviewing him was a schoolboy fantasy, and he didn't disappoint. A genius and a gentleman..."
The guitar legend gives us a guitar-playing career retrospective – from The Smiths to Modest Mouse and The Cribs – and explains the key points behind his new signature Fender Jaguar.
Wednesday, 25 August 2010
Johnny Marr's Epic Soundtracks
Anyone who's been to see Christopher Nolan's current movie Inception will realise the importance of Hans Zimmer's soundtrack and the key role played by Johnny Marr's "churning" guitar. Suitably impressed, MOJO's resident soundtrack nut Andrew Male quizzed Johnny.
Friday, 6 August 2010
Johnny Marr writes and records theme song and scores David Cross TV show.
Johnny has written and recorded the theme song ‘Life is Sweet’ , and the score for The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret ,a channel 4 sitcom
Sunday, 1 August 2010
Johnny Marr 'Inception' Soundtrack Couldn't Have Happened Without Johnny Marr
MTV news has an Interview with Johnny and Hans Zimmer.
"What happened was I kept writing this tune, and I kept hearing Johnny Marr play it," Zimmer told MTV News' Kara Warner at the premiere of "Inception" last week. "Finally, I said to Chris [Nolan], 'What do you think of this idea? I'm like channeling Johnny Marr by now.' And he said it was a great idea." Had Zimmer and Nolan not brought in Marr (who declared the project "a dream come true"), the entire film might have felt different. "I don't think anybody else could have done it," Zimmer said of Marr's work. "It wouldn't have worked otherwise, and I was willing to throw out the tune if he said no." The full interview can be seen here :- MTV News
Johnny Marr & The Cribs release new single
Johnny & The Cribs have announced the release of a new one-off, non-album single, 'Housewife' The song is available from August 10 as a download and seven-inch vinyl single.
The single was recorded at Edwyn Collins
The single was recorded at Edwyn Collins
Friday, 30 July 2010
Johnny Marr’s Classic Cortez Trainers MAG charity auction
Bid on Johnny Marr’s uniquely decorated shoes and make the world a safer place!
These Classic Cortez trainers by NIKE have been personalized by Johnny. Decorated and intricately designed with graphics and quotes including “Ignore the ignorant”, these trainers are wonderfully colourful and are the ultimate expression of customized personal style!
Thursday, 15 July 2010
Johnny Marr has new Sarracenia hybrid plant named in his honour
Hampshire Carnivorous Plants have named a new Sarracenia hybrid plant in honour of Johnny Marr. They will be unveiling the plant to the world for the first time at this year’s Royal Horticultural Society Show, held at Tatton Park Knutsford Cheshire (21-25 July)
Matt Soper of Hampshire Carnivorous Plants said “ I have been a fan of Johnny’s for some years, and 'play' guitar myself, as does my daughter. I have only named two of my own hybrids previously,
Matt Soper of Hampshire Carnivorous Plants said “ I have been a fan of Johnny’s for some years, and 'play' guitar myself, as does my daughter. I have only named two of my own hybrids previously,
Wednesday, 14 July 2010
JOHNNY MARR AND HANS ZIMMER PERFORMING AT INCEPTION PREMIERE IN LOS ANGELES VIDEO
We have a link to the video of Johnny and Hans Zimmer performing a brilliant special concert backed by a wonderful 20-piece orchestra at the Los Angeles premiere of Inception at El Capitan Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard, the one-time concert took place on the same day as the soundtrack, Inception: Music From The Motion Picture, was released. The concert is preceded by interviews with the stars of the film, Johnny and Hans and director Christopher Nolan. The performance was streamed live to fans at Inception premiere
Friday, 9 July 2010
Johnny Marr profile BBC 6 Music Sunday 11th July 12 midday
The programme explores Johnny’s post-Smiths career and collaborations with The Pretenders, Electronic, Modest Mouse & The Cribs
Thursday, 8 July 2010
Johnny Marr and Hans Zimmer To Perform Special Concert Following INCEPTION FILM Premiere in Los Angeles July 13th
ONE-TIME CONCERT EVENT TO STREAM LIVE ON USTREAM; SAME DAY AS SOUNDTRACK RELEASE
Heralded guitarist Johnny Marr
Heralded guitarist Johnny Marr
Johnny Marr featured on Inception soundtrack album
Johnny is featured on guitar on the album of Hans Zimmer’s original score for Christopher Nolan’s Inception, which will be released on July 13th, three days prior to the film’s release.
Hans was quoted
as saying “It’s a very electronic score. There is orchestra, but the electronics share an equal spotlight, and I also have Johnny Marr playing guitar. Besides Johnny and the orchestra, everything else stays virtual throughout the mix.”
"Inception" Soundtrack Tracklisting
1. Half Remembered Dream
2. We Built Our Own World
3. Dream Is Collapsing
4. Radical Notion
5. Old Souls
6. 528491
7. Mombasa
8. One Simple Idea
9. Dream Within A Dream
10. Waiting For A Train
11. Paradox
12. Time
Hans was quoted
as saying “It’s a very electronic score. There is orchestra, but the electronics share an equal spotlight, and I also have Johnny Marr playing guitar. Besides Johnny and the orchestra, everything else stays virtual throughout the mix.”
"Inception" Soundtrack Tracklisting
1. Half Remembered Dream
2. We Built Our Own World
3. Dream Is Collapsing
4. Radical Notion
5. Old Souls
6. 528491
7. Mombasa
8. One Simple Idea
9. Dream Within A Dream
10. Waiting For A Train
11. Paradox
12. Time
Wednesday, 7 July 2010
Johnny Marr featured on the Hans Zimmer-penned ‘Inception’ score
Johnny is featured on the Hans Zimmer penned electronic heavy score to Christopher Nolan's new film ‘Inception’. Hans Zimmer said, “It’s a very electronic score. There is orchestra, but the electronics share an equal spotlight, and I also have Johnny Marr playing guitar. Besides Johnny and the orchestra, everything else stays virtual throughout the mix.”
The Playlist has the story here Inception
The Playlist has the story here Inception
Monday, 28 June 2010
Johnny Marr & The Cribs Glastonbury show video
Johnny and The Cribs played Glastonbury’s Other Stage on Saturday 26/6/10. You can watch their set here.
Sunday, 27 June 2010
Johnny Marr & The Cribs at Glastonbury
Johnny and The Cribs played Glastonbury’s Other Stage on Saturday. You can watch ‘Hey Scenesters’ and
Wednesday, 16 June 2010
Johnny Marr discusses and defends guitars on BBC Radio Front Line
Johnny discusses and defends guitars with Jo Wiley on BBC Radio Front Line.
You can listen to the discussion here
Tuesday, 15 June 2010
Johnny Marr featured on the Hans Zimmer-penned ‘Inception’ score
Johnny is featured on the Hans Zimmer penned electronic heavy score to Christopher Nolan's new film ‘Inception’. Hans Zimmer said, “It’s a very electronic score. There is orchestra, but the electronics share an equal spotlight, and I also have Johnny Marr playing guitar. Besides Johnny and the orchestra, everything else stays virtual throughout the mix.”
Johnny Marr co-writes song with Edwyn Collins
Johnny has co-written ‘Come Tomorrow, Come Today‘ with Edwyn Collins for Edwyn’s new album ‘Losing Sleep‘ which will be released on September 13th.
Sunday, 13 June 2010
Johnny Marr talks about Fender guitars
Johnny spoke to BBC Radio 4 about Fender guitars with Martin Kelly, who
Wednesday, 9 June 2010
Johnny Marr & The Cribs Glastonbury warm-up show announced
Johnny and The Cribs have announced a one off show on the 24th June at Kingston, New Slang @ The Hippodrome. Tickets are on sale via
Friday, 4 June 2010
Johnny Marr recalls The Smiths at Glastonbury 1984
Johnny speaking to The Guardian about The Smiths 1984 Glastonbury appearance.
“ When the Smiths played Glastonbury in 1984, we were slightly out of our element. Previously, we'd always played to manic, devoted audiences who were more like supporters at a cup final, but at Glastonbury we were playing to people who largely hadn't seen us before. It wasn't like when Jay-Z played, but we were very "urban" compared to the other acts. Our songs were
“ When the Smiths played Glastonbury in 1984, we were slightly out of our element. Previously, we'd always played to manic, devoted audiences who were more like supporters at a cup final, but at Glastonbury we were playing to people who largely hadn't seen us before. It wasn't like when Jay-Z played, but we were very "urban" compared to the other acts. Our songs were
Friday, 28 May 2010
Johnny Marr Inception Trailer
Here is a link to the trailer for Inception, the science fiction action thriller film written, produced and directed by Christopher Nolan, that Johnny contributed to the Hans Zimmer composed soundtrack. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio, with a supporting cast that includes Cillian Murphy, Ken Watanabe, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard, Ellen Page, Tom Hardy, Tom Berenger, Dileep Rao and Michael Caine. Inception is scheduled to be released on July 16 2010.Inception Trailer
Wednesday, 26 May 2010
Johnny Marr guests with Crowded House in Manchester
Johnny joined old friend Neil Finn’s Crowded House on stage at the
Manchester Apollo tonight Wednesday May 26th. Johnny played ‘Even A Child’, for the first time, 'Please Please
Manchester Apollo tonight Wednesday May 26th. Johnny played ‘Even A Child’, for the first time, 'Please Please
Johnny Marr featured on the Hans Zimmer-penned ‘Inception’ score
Johnny is featured on the Hans Zimmer penned electronic heavy score to Christopher Nolan's new film ‘Inception’. Hans Zimmer said, “It’s a very electronic score. There is orchestra, but the electronics share an equal spotlight, and I also have Johnny Marr playing guitar. Besides Johnny and the orchestra, everything else stays virtual throughout the mix.”
The Playlist has the story here The Playlist
The Playlist has the story here The Playlist
Thursday, 20 May 2010
Johnny Marr Ivors thank you message
Thanks to everyone for all the good wishes on my Ivor Novello Award. Love and thanks especially to Alex Kapranos for presenting the award and for being great company. Johnny.
Johnny Marr Awarded The Ivors Inspiration Award.
Johnny was awarded the inspiration award at Thursday’s 55th Ivor Novello Awards held at Grosvenor House London.
Johnny, who was presented with the award by Alex Kapranos, told the audience
Johnny, who was presented with the award by Alex Kapranos, told the audience
Tuesday, 11 May 2010
Johnny Marr video interview playing TheThe, The Cribs and The Smiths for Fender
We have a new video interview of Johnny playing The Smiths, The Cribs and The The for Fender. Johnny talks about Fender amps and demonstrates the various sounds he gets from them.
The interview was done at the Seedy Underbelly studios in Los Angeles during the final mixing of The Cribs album "Ignore The Ignorant" in 2009. The full interview can be seen at Fender
The interview was done at the Seedy Underbelly studios in Los Angeles during the final mixing of The Cribs album "Ignore The Ignorant" in 2009. The full interview can be seen at Fender
Monday, 10 May 2010
Johnny Marr playing "This Charming Man" on "I'm In A Rock 'n' Roll Band" BBC TV
Here's a link to Johnny playing "This Charming Man" from the BBC TV
programme "I'm In A Rock 'n' Roll Band" : This Charming Man
programme "I'm In A Rock 'n' Roll Band" : This Charming Man
Friday, 30 April 2010
Johnny Marr Contributes To Radio 2 The Record Producers Stephen Street
Johnny has contributed to Richard Allinson and Steve Levine’s profile of the work of Stephen Street - whose production credits include The Smiths, Blur and New Order. The show is pick of the week in Radio Times and is broadcast on BBC Radio 2 on Monday 3 May 2010. 10pm - 11pm. There is an extended version on 6music on Sunday May 9th. You can listen to the Radio2 show Here
Tuesday, 27 April 2010
Thursday, 22 April 2010
The Cribs announce exclusive Brighton club show
The Cribs play a Festival warm-up/fanclub show May 13th at Brighton Corn Exchange
This show is a secret/unannounced addition to The Great Escape, May 13th-15th
Just 500 tickets available, exclusively from this link below going to The Cribs Mailing list, Twitter & MySpace friends.
Tickets available here
This show is a secret/unannounced addition to The Great Escape, May 13th-15th
Just 500 tickets available, exclusively from this link below going to The Cribs Mailing list, Twitter & MySpace friends.
Tickets available here
Tuesday, 20 April 2010
Johnny Marr & The Cribs Wichita Birthday Garage Show
Johnny & The Cribs to play at the London Garage as part of @wichitarecs 10th
birthday celebrations on Wednesday July 14th. The lineup is The Cribs, Sky Larkin, Lovvers. Tickets
birthday celebrations on Wednesday July 14th. The lineup is The Cribs, Sky Larkin, Lovvers. Tickets
Monday, 19 April 2010
Johnny Marr & The Cribs Confirm Glastonbury
Johnny and The Cribs have confirmed they are playing Glastonbury Festival, they play the Other Stage on Saturday June 26th. The full lineup for the Other Stage is :- Pet Shop Boys Editors The Cribs The National Kate Nash Imogen Heap Coheed and Cambria Reef Two Door Cinema Club
Saturday, 17 April 2010
Johnny Marr & The Cribs / Thermals Split 7" Single For Record Store Day
The Kill Rock Stars label releases an extremely rare Cribs/ Thermals split 7" single today, Record Store Day. Both bands will contribute brand new songs: The Cribs' "So Hot Now" and The Thermals' "Separate". The split's limited to 2000 copies.
Thursday, 15 April 2010
Johnny Marr & The Cribs Coachella Flights Cancelled
Due to the ash from the Icelandic earthquake all flights to the USA were cancelled yesterday, meaning Johnny & The Cribs will miss playing at Coachella. Read Ryan’s blog here. Ryan's blog
Tuesday, 13 April 2010
Johnny Marr “Landlords Stole My Records Off The Street"
Johnny’s blog for Record Store Day.
To me a record shop isn't a "specialist" shop , or a thrift store either, it's just a kind of shop, a very important kind of shop.
Record shops were meeting places where you learn't about music, clothes, style and clubs.
READ THE FULL STORY HERE
To me a record shop isn't a "specialist" shop , or a thrift store either, it's just a kind of shop, a very important kind of shop.
Record shops were meeting places where you learn't about music, clothes, style and clubs.
READ THE FULL STORY HERE
Sunday, 11 April 2010
Wednesday, 7 April 2010
Johnny Marr on the trailer for Stooges Raw Power DVD
See Johnny on the trailer for the new Stooges Raw Power DVD here :
Modest Mouse announce UK summer shows
Modest Mouse have announced four UK shows for this summer.
27 Aug 2010 - Leeds Festival
28 Aug 2010 - Reading Festival
31 Aug 2010 - O2 Academy, Newcastle
01 Sep 2010 - O2 Academy, Liverpool
Monday, 5 April 2010
Johnny Marr, Why playing the guitar means everything
Playing the guitar means always having something cool to do. It means having ambitions to be a rock star, escaping your life, or just learning to play your favourite songs. It means having fun - because you really don't need to be able to read music or have lessons to do it pretty well - and it means buying a strap and making sure it's the correct length so it looks right and feels comfortable. But mainly so it looks right. Playing the guitar means forming a band with your mates and having your own thing, and it means struggle, on your own with sore fingers for two weeks, or with your band in little pubs, clubs and vans around the country until something happens or you give up. Playing the guitar means meeting new people and making new friends, it means staying up late, and showing off, and it means being able to express yourself, often at very high volume. Playing the guitar means fixating on a particular model or make you dream about getting but can't afford. It means dressing up, and impressing some girls and impressing some boys. It means having a laugh, or disagreements over bits of songs or the direction of the group or the cover of the record, and it means feeling so happy about a riff or a song that you want the world to hear it that minute. Playing the guitar means never being alone with nothing to do. It means strumming for fun, or going further and further into amazing territory and a lifetime of discovery and discipline, or just taking up a hobby that gives you a bit pleasure and a sense of achievement. Playing the guitar means everything. Know what I mean?
Friday, 2 April 2010
Wednesday, 31 March 2010
Johnny Marr interviewed for Daily Telegraph "Bands on the run"
Johnny was interviewed for the Daily Telegraph’s "Bands on the run" feature.
As the third US Britweek festival approaches , Tom Gockelen-Kozlowski talks to Johnny Marr about living in the US. Britweek is the result of a noticeable shift in our "special relationship", as more and more British musicians cross the Atlantic. More intriguing is the move to Portland that Johnny Marr made in 2005. Since moving, Marr has seen his career gain a new energy and seen the average age of his fans fall markedly. Now a permanent member of two bands, Modest Mouse and the Cribs, the Mancunian has – in Portland – found a place where he can finally escape the questions about The Smiths and the personal intrusions that fame inevitably brings in England. “The obsession with the celebrity culture and the wannabe celebrity culture – as big as it is in America, doesn’t occupy 80 per cent of the media as it seems to in the UK”, explains Marr. "This obsession with celebrating the moronic is something I found it very difficult to escape from." He now plays to audiences who think of him as the Modest Mouse guitarist who used to play with the Smiths, not the other way around, and it is this freedom to recreate your identity that seems to attract many British artists.
As the third US Britweek festival approaches , Tom Gockelen-Kozlowski talks to Johnny Marr about living in the US. Britweek is the result of a noticeable shift in our "special relationship", as more and more British musicians cross the Atlantic. More intriguing is the move to Portland that Johnny Marr made in 2005. Since moving, Marr has seen his career gain a new energy and seen the average age of his fans fall markedly. Now a permanent member of two bands, Modest Mouse and the Cribs, the Mancunian has – in Portland – found a place where he can finally escape the questions about The Smiths and the personal intrusions that fame inevitably brings in England. “The obsession with the celebrity culture and the wannabe celebrity culture – as big as it is in America, doesn’t occupy 80 per cent of the media as it seems to in the UK”, explains Marr. "This obsession with celebrating the moronic is something I found it very difficult to escape from." He now plays to audiences who think of him as the Modest Mouse guitarist who used to play with the Smiths, not the other way around, and it is this freedom to recreate your identity that seems to attract many British artists.
. “Making records, for young British bands, almost seemed like handing in your homework to Radio One,” Marr remembers. "I think a lot of so-called alternative musicians in the UK are closer to the X-factor than they’d like to admit."
In contrast, bands like Animal Collective and Vampire Weekend are finding success with music that doesn’t fit a well-run formula and brings something new to music fans. This upsurge of creativity exists, says Marr, because of the support of like-minded individuals sticking together. “In Portland and Williamsburg there does seem to be a genuine community of musicians who help carry each other’s bags." “I’m not being down on Britain,” Marr said more than once. “Provocateurs and people with something to say can say it nationally more easily in the UK and that’s something that’s always going to be better – it’s ultimately less conservative in the UK and I miss that. If you’re in the United States too long… everything gets a little beige.”
Read the full Daily telegraph piece hereTelegraph
Tuesday, 30 March 2010
Johnny Marr and Modest Mouse share the same stage at Leeds and Reading Festivals
This years Leeds and Reading festivals have thrown up a nice twist of fate. Johnny and The Cribs play this years festivals on the same days as Modest Mouse. They share the lineup at Leeds on Friday 27th August and Reading on Saturday 28th August.
Monday, 29 March 2010
Johnny Marr & The Cribs announce Leeds and Reading Festival shows
Saturday, 27 March 2010
Johnny Marr " Big Bang" film score nearing completion
Johnny's score for The Big Bang is nearing completion, the filming ended mid March and Johnny will be working through April to finish the music.
Friday, 26 March 2010
Johnny Marr featured in new guitar book
Johnny is featured in a new guitar book called :: Rickenbacker Electric 12 String
The Story Of The Guitars, The Music, And The Great Players By Tony Bacon a leading author on instrument history.
There is a new interview about his technique and approach, and information about what he used on some songs.
For more jawbonepress
Friday, 19 March 2010
Johnny Marr and the Cribs Anounce Festival Dates
Johnny and The Cribs are playing several festivals over the next few months
Check out the Dates page for more info click here
Check out the Dates page for more info click here
Sunday, 14 March 2010
Johnny Marr co-writes and plays on "Ordinary Millionaire" with Robyn Hitchcock.
Robyn Hitchcock’s new album "Propellor Time" has a song "Ordinary Millionaire" that was co written by Johnny and Robyn, Johnny also plays on the song. Recorded in London with The Venus 3, Robyn's backing band for this recording,
the rhythm section of Scott McCaughey (Young Fresh Fellows) on bass and Bill Rieflin on drums (formerly of Ministry ) R.E.M.'s Peter Buck (on 12 string and acoustic guitars) completes the line-up.This is the first time that Johnny and REM's Peter Buck have appeared on record together. Selected tracks feature contributions from John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin/Them Crooked Vultures) , Nick Lowe; and former Soft Boy/Egyptian band mate Morris Windsor. Propellor Time is released on Yep Roc March 2010. View it Here
the rhythm section of Scott McCaughey (Young Fresh Fellows) on bass and Bill Rieflin on drums (formerly of Ministry ) R.E.M.'s Peter Buck (on 12 string and acoustic guitars) completes the line-up.This is the first time that Johnny and REM's Peter Buck have appeared on record together. Selected tracks feature contributions from John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin/Them Crooked Vultures) , Nick Lowe; and former Soft Boy/Egyptian band mate Morris Windsor. Propellor Time is released on Yep Roc March 2010. View it Here
Wednesday, 27 January 2010
Johnny Marr & The Cribs Nominated for NME album of the year
The shortlist of nominations this for this year's NME Awards have been announced,
Johnny & The Cribs have been nominated in the best album category
Best Album :
The Cribs – Ignore The Ignorant
Muse – The Resistance
Arctic Monkeys – Humbug
Kasabian – West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum
The Horrors – Primary Colours
Johnny & The Cribs have been nominated in the best album category
Best Album :
The Cribs – Ignore The Ignorant
Muse – The Resistance
Arctic Monkeys – Humbug
Kasabian – West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum
The Horrors – Primary Colours
Sunday, 24 January 2010
Johnny Marr & The Cribs Australian Tour
Johnny and the Cribs are doing a short Australian tour in February.
13/02 The Rosemount, Perth, Australia
16/02 Zoo, Brisbane, Australia
17/02 Billboard, Melbourne, Australia
19/02 Manning Bar, Sydney, Australia
20/02 Playground Weekender, Wisemans Ferry, Australia
25/02 The Bedford, Christchurch, New Zealand
26/02 Bodega, Wellington, New Zealand
27/02 The Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand
13/02 The Rosemount, Perth, Australia
16/02 Zoo, Brisbane, Australia
17/02 Billboard, Melbourne, Australia
19/02 Manning Bar, Sydney, Australia
20/02 Playground Weekender, Wisemans Ferry, Australia
25/02 The Bedford, Christchurch, New Zealand
26/02 Bodega, Wellington, New Zealand
27/02 The Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand
Thursday, 21 January 2010
Johnny Marr & the Cribs to play Coachella
Johnny & The Cribs are playing The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on Friday April16th.
The festival is held Friday April 16 through Sunday April 18 in Indio, California.
Among the other artists appearing on Friday 18th are,
Jay-Z
LCD Soundsystem
Them Crooked Vultures
Vampire Weekend
Public Image Limited
Buy tickets here
The festival is held Friday April 16 through Sunday April 18 in Indio, California.
Among the other artists appearing on Friday 18th are,
Jay-Z
LCD Soundsystem
Them Crooked Vultures
Vampire Weekend
Public Image Limited
Buy tickets here
Johnny marr & The Cribs on the Jimmy Fallon show
Johnny marr & The Cribs on the Jimmy Fallon show
Johnny and The Cribs, who are touring America, played 'We Share the Same Skies' live on the Jimmy Fallon show.
You can watch it here
click here to watch
Johnny and The Cribs, who are touring America, played 'We Share the Same Skies' live on the Jimmy Fallon show.
You can watch it here
click here to watch
Monday, 11 January 2010
Hello Everyone
Hello Everyone
It's good to have this new site. We've worked hard to make a lot of improvements and hopefully you'll find it interesting.
There are a lot of things / items from the past to find and we'll be adding music, info, pics,thoughts etc as and when they turn up; it's been quite a journey from 1982 when The Smiths formed to now so who knows what might happen.
Ok, thanks for the visit, and good luck to all of us.
Johnny
It's good to have this new site. We've worked hard to make a lot of improvements and hopefully you'll find it interesting.
There are a lot of things / items from the past to find and we'll be adding music, info, pics,thoughts etc as and when they turn up; it's been quite a journey from 1982 when The Smiths formed to now so who knows what might happen.
Ok, thanks for the visit, and good luck to all of us.
Johnny
Sunday, 10 January 2010
Johnny Marr scores and narrates competition winning art film
johnny has scored and narrated a short art film celebrating American artist Ed Ruscha's 1963 piece 'Noise', which along with other paintings is on show at London's Southbank Centre exhibition, Fifty Years Of Painting, which runs until January 10.
The 30-second clip is the work of an old friend of Johnny's, director Fiona Skinner, whose film recently won a competition which asked directors to produce a video that represented Ruscha's work.
you can watch the video here NME
The 30-second clip is the work of an old friend of Johnny's, director Fiona Skinner, whose film recently won a competition which asked directors to produce a video that represented Ruscha's work.
you can watch the video here NME
Johnny Marr 'Independent' cultural life
Johnny was interviewed by the Independent newspaper for their cultural life feature.
Here is a link to the piece.
Independent
Here is a link to the piece.
Independent
Johnny Marr & The Cribs show at Portland's Jackpot Records. videos
Johnny & The Cribs did a show at Portland's Jackpot Records.Here are the videos of 'Cheat On me' 'We Share The Same Skies' 'Hari Kari' 'Hey Scenesters'
Cheat On me
We Share The Same Skies
Hari Kari
Hey Scenesters
Cheat On me
We Share The Same Skies
Hari Kari
Hey Scenesters
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