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On this day: December 22, 1988 – Morrissey performs his first solo gig

Thirty years ago to the day, Morrissey performed for the first time as a solo artist, and with that stood at the forefront of a British cultural movement for the last time.

Smiths legend Johnny Marr ending tour with highly-anticipated homecoming gig in Manchester

Legendary Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr is set to finish off his Call The Comet Tour in Manchester.

‘They hold the crown’: The Smiths are Manchester royalty, says man behind Salford Lad’s Club shot

The Lowry is hosting a photographic exhibition to mark 30 years since The Smiths released The Queen Is Dead.

Album review: Adrenalin Baby by Johnny Marr

One of the first things that came to mind before sitting down to listen to Johnny Marr’s live record was along the lines of: are live albums still a thing?

‘He can never be replaced’: Johnny Marr pays tribute to ex-Smiths manager Joe Moss

The former manager of The Smiths, Joe Moss, has died at the age of 72.

VIDEO: ‘We don’t do it that way up here, Mr. Cameron’ – Smiths legend Johnny Marr attacks PM at Albert Hall gig

The Smiths guitarist’s unleashed a scathing attack on the Prime Minister at the first of his two homecoming gigs last night – and MM has the footage.

‘Be there or be sanctioned’: The Iain Duncan Smiths on pig gate, ‘rudderless hippies’, and ‘brutal’ welfare reform

Viral sensation The Iain Duncan Smiths have added an ingenious twist to a Smiths tribute band – fusing flawless imitation with witty political satire to pay refreshing homage to Manchester’s indie icons.

Heaven Knows Johnny’s Miserable Now: Smiths guitarist slams eBay t*ssers selling vinyl online

Smiths former guitarist Johnny Marr has pledged to make a new run of a limited edition vinyl Record Store Day cover after discovering hawkers selling his single for inflated prices on eBay.

Made in Manchester: Johnny Marr films new music video at iconic Night and Day Cafe

While in the legendary café, the Ardwick musician played a live set and took some press shots for his solo work.

Johnny Marr-iage! Smiths legend wows newlyweds with wedding tribute at Apollo gig

A newlywed couple received the mother of all wedding gifts when Smiths legend Johnny Marr paused his gig at the 02 Apollo in Manchester last week to play them a romantic tribute.

MM’s top five… Manchester guitarists

MM’s top five Manchester guitarists

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