Johnny Marr

Biography

Born John Martin Marr in Manchester, England on October 31, 1963, to Irish parents, Marr rose to fame as guitarist and co-songwriter of the influential band The Smiths from 1982 to 1987. After the band's split, he formed various other bands and embarked on a solo career, releasing critically acclaimed albums such as "The Messenger" in 2013 and "Playland" in 2014. Marr has collaborated with notable artists including Kirsty MacColl and Hans Zimmer.