Johnny Marr Opens Up About Morrissey Fallout | Guy Raz

Johnny Marr reflects on his relationship with Morrissey, offering a rare insight into their public fallout. Marr addresses the lingering question – does the fallout still matter to him? The guitar legend’s revelations paint a picture of acceptance rather than resentment and an evident fondness for their shared musical legacy.

📖 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 book, Marr's Guitars, is out now.

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[rugbyslug]

Nobody gives the Smtihs' rhythm section enough credit. They were freakin' amazing.

[thedeadxtras]

At the time they both needed each other so early on in their lives and careers so succeed and become an amazing songwriting partnership and live band, creating many of the best, exciting important, unforgettable songs of their era. One without the other at that time wouldn’t have probably got anywhere especially in the way they did together. They together just worked beautifully musically for a 5yr period giving some of the greatest songs.
Together lyrically and musically they complimented each other’s individually creative style perfectly. Although at that time being personally very different people and very different creatures it was hard and hand many strains being together daily for long periods, being in a and together is very hard, you learn everything about each other and many foibles. Many would struggle and end up leaving and walking away. Which was a good thing, writing so many classic songs to be remembered by so many so fondly having a detrimental effect on music and life.

[carlgarland]

It's too bad Rourke and Joyce always get left out of the conversation. 2 very talented guys. RIP Rourke

[yeoGlover]

I think deep down it matters, to both of them myself. Yes they've moved on, but prides a hard thing in life.

[eddiebrown]

The Smiths came and went so fast, but their legacy and what they gave to us then and continue to give to us and future generations is a timeless gift. They were together making beautiful music when they were supposed to…🙏

[jam-ncut]

I really hope that Johnny and Morrissey, at some point in their lives, make some kind of peace. It's sad when you watch old videos of them on stage together, so connected, to think of how far apart they are now. They've both done great things since The Smiths, but for both of them, what they did together has never been matched by what they've done without each other.

[danschannel]

Absolutely loved Jonny's first Electronic album .... Utter class ❤

[BARLEYSWORLDMANCHESTER]

I love the smiths, and I'm so grateful they were part of the backdrop to my teenage years.
Johnny & Morrissey nice 1.

[Proudtobegerman]

Still one of my favourite bands ever.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[briansumner]

Johnnys riffs - Morrissey’s voice! But this far a long it doesn’t matter. It wouldn’t be hard to reconcile if it was for the sake of music and fans.

[cespo]

I am glad they never reunited like all the other bands have. Keeps the intrigue alive.

[HDSPKSRecords-giob]

Still hurts him a lot. Morrissey's solo career has been incredible. Even so, neither of them has surpassed what they did together in The Smiths.

[sb]

if we’re honest none of us have friends in later adulthood like those we had as young adults aged 17-25 before you become self conscious about ego, wealth and all the things that bring about macho alpha male behaviour. i make friends with guys now (aged 43) but the closeness doesnt compare to the guys i knew when i was single and awkward.

[robert]

You know it's ok to while a great friend of yours is no longer really one due to the shift of both of your different mindsets, still yet being able to enjoy the great time you once had together and keeping those memories in your heart

[jamiewm]

If only he could wake up and realise how much joy it would bring to so many to see the two of them play together again 😔

[Danny-sdvm]

Unfortunately this is what happens to the majority of bands. They make 2 or 3 amazing albums and breakup. People get older and want to take the band in a different direction, the landscape music changes, money, agents and sycophants are pissing in your ear. It's a shame that band breakups are messy and next thing you know it's been 20 or 30 years since you've spoken to the people that you knew back when you were broke together and created these amazing songs with.

[Wearenotreallyhere]

Mmmmm….. underplaying it there a little I think Johnny. They’ve both been dining out on the sheer greatness of what they created together for enough years for it to matter more than that.

[TopTopBuzz]

I love The Smiths more than most, I don't want a tour reunion, I'd love them to just meet up and have a chat. Also Electronic! Oh I wished they'd made more music, it's aged beautifully!

[Loel-epwx]

His facial expressions with those comments do not come off genuine. I like Johnny's take more than snarky Morrissey's comments over the years but they both have to kinda get over some stuff...The constant commentary about the two would finally go by the wayside...just my 2 cents.

[rileyjones]

I think Marr is a genius. He like a true professional acknowledges that much as he is responsible for a very integral part in writing The Smiths' catalogue, he and Morrissey were a brilliant unit in what they created. The least Moz can do is do the same in return.

Marr is deathly underrated as a musician. One of the greatest.