John Martin Marr is a musician, songwriter and singer. He first achieved fame as the guitarist and co-songwriter of the Smiths, who were active from 1982 to 1987. He has since performed with numerous other bands and embarked on a solo career.
Marr in 2012
Marr onstage in 2007.
Marr performs as part of The Cribs at Washington, D.C.'s 9:30 Club in 2010.
Marr (front row, fourth from right) performing with Bryan Ferry in 2012.
The Smiths were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1982, composed of the singer Morrissey, the guitarist Johnny Marr, the bassist Andy Rourke, and the drummer Mike Joyce. Morrissey and Marr formed the band's songwriting partnership. The Smiths are regarded as one of the most important acts to emerge from 1980s British independent music.
The Smiths in 1984 (from left to right): Andy Rourke, Morrissey, Johnny Marr and Mike Joyce.
The Smiths in 1984
Morrissey performing at SXSW in Austin, Texas in 2006
Johnny Marr performing as part of the group the Cribs at the 9:30 Club in Washington, DC, in 2010