Johnny Marr (Part One)

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This week Emily and Ray take a stroll with one of the most influential guitarists and songwriters of his generation, Johnny Marr . Johnny grew up in Manchester in a house filled with music, before going on to co-found The Smiths and create a sound that would influence generations of musicians. He tells Emily about those early years, the formation of the band and the extraordinary musical legacy they left behind, as well as the lasting impact that period had on his own life and career. After The Smiths, Johnny built a career every bit as eclectic as you’d expect, working with artists including The Pretenders, The The, Modest Mouse and Gorillaz , before establishing himself as an acclaimed…