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The Smiths Legend Johnny Marr To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
The Smiths legend Johnny Marr will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at tonight's Sky Arts Awards. Watch live from London's Roundhouse at 9pm on Sky Arts.

Johnny Marr Reveals Studio Tribute to Mani After Call From Noel Gallagher
Johnny Marr pays tribute to The Stone Roses' Mani, revealing how he altered lyrics on his new track after receiving a tragic phone call from Noel Gallagher.

Blossoms Claim Fifth UK Number 1 Album With 'Songs From The Wedding Cake'
Blossoms score their 5th UK Number 1 album with 'Songs From The Wedding Cake', topping the chart ahead of The Beatles. Read the full chart breakdown.

What Is The Best Smiths Album? All 4 Studio Albums, Ranked
The Smiths' albums ranked: explore their iconic debut, the political punch of Meat Is Murder, the bittersweet Strangeways, and the magnum opus, The Queen Is Dead

The Beatles Lead Midweek Chart Battle With Rubber Soul
The Beatles' Rubber Soul eyes UK Number 1 again, 60 years on! Can the deluxe reissue beat Blossoms and former Smiths Smiths Guitarist Johnny Marr in the midweek chart?
Johnny Marr, The Age Of Everything: Album Review
Johnny Marr's 'The Age of Everything' is here! BritRockHeaven delivers the definitive review of his fifth solo album. Get our expert verdict now.

Johnny Marr’s 10 Best Riffs, Ranked: The Smiths and Beyond
Johnny Marr's 10 best riffs, ranked. From The Smiths to his solo work, explore the iconic guitar genius who shaped British music.

How Much Did Johnny Marr’s Guitars Sell For? Inside the £3.6 Million Christie’s Auction
Johnny Marr’s 111-lot Christie’s auction tripled expectations to raise over £3.6 million, led by his legendary Smiths-era 1982 Rickenbacker 330 Jetglo.

Rock Royalty Assembles in London for Premier of Oasis's 'Don’t Look Back In Anger'
Liam and Noel Gallagher hit Leicester Square alongside Johnny Marr, Bonehead, and Jack Grealish for the UK premiere of their new documentary, Oasis: Don’t Look Back In Anger.

Oasis' Noel Gallagher Recording New Songs Behind the Scenes
Oasis may be filling stadiums without releasing a single new song, but Noel Gallagher hasn't stopped recording. Johnny Marr has revealed the chief is back in the studio writing fresh tracks—fueling wild speculation about what comes next.

Watch: Johnny Marr's New single 'It's Time' Featuring Castlefield Bowl Footage
Johnny Marr unveils 'It's Time', the latest single from his upcoming fifth album 'The Age of Everything'. Accompanied by a live video from his sold-out homecoming at Castlefield Bowl, the track paves the way for the LP's 2 October release.

Johnny Marr’s Ophelia: The Shakespearean Inspiration Behind the New Single
Following a sold-out homecoming gig at Manchester's Castlefield Bowl, Johnny Marr has released 'Ophelia', the jangle-heavy second single from his upcoming fifth solo album, The Age of Everything. Read the inspiration behind the new track.

Johnny Marr Cancels Granada Show After Double Tour Bus Breakdown
Johnny Marr has been forced to cancel tonight's performance at Granada's Palacio de Congresos after severe tour bus breakdowns en route. Read the official statement, force majeure context, and full ticket refund information.

Johnny Marr releases new single Ophelia
Johnny Marr keeps the momentum going with his brand-new single 'Ophelia'. Following the urgent lead track 'Spin', discover the second taste of his highly anticipated fifth solo studio album, 'The Age Of Everything', and its live debut history.

Johnny Marr Wembley Show Postponed
Johnny Marr’s highly anticipated solo headline show at London’s OVO Arena Wembley has been officially postponed. Find out everything you need to know about the October gig, including automatic ticket refunds and updates on a rescheduled date.

Johnny Marr's massive homecoming show at Castlefield Bowl: Live Review
Johnny Marr brought the biggest solo headline show of his career to a sold-out, 8,000-capacity Castlefield Bowl on July 9, 2026. Balancing high-energy solo cuts with iconic Smiths classics like "How Soon Is Now?" and "There Is a Light That Never Goes Out", Ellis Douglas reviews an unforgettable, career-spanning night under the Manchester viaducts.

Johnny Marr’s New Era Begins With Spin
Johnny Marr has announced his new single Spin, out 16 June, and fans heading to his Castlefield Bowl show in Manchester this July may be among the first to hear it live.

Will The Smiths Ever Reunite? Inside the Morrissey and Marr Feud
Morrissey accepted a reunion offer. Marr said no. From trademark battles to "bad vibes", here is where the Morrissey and Marr feud stands — and what it means for any Smiths reunion.