Johnny Marr of The Smiths went from working in a clothes shop to founding one of the most influential bands of the past 40 years... as a teenager! Widely regarded as one of the world's greatest guitarists, Johnny sits down with Guy to discuss his fruitful but short partnership with Morrissey, how he wound up joining Modest Mouse and making a #1 album, where he finds inspiration, and why he's done some of his best creative work when his back was against the wall. Johnny's new is book is called Marr's Guitars.

The Smiths - This Charming Man

The Smiths - How Soon Is Now?

The Smiths - The Headmaster Ritual

The Smiths - The Boy with the Thorn in His Side

Electronic - Getting Away with It

Modest Mouse - Dashboard

Johnny's book - Marr's Guitars

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Johnny Marr: The Smiths Legend on His Creative Chemistry with Morrissey, Playing with Modest Mouse, and Changing Guitar Music Forever