NME Latest about NME “There’s a Lot of Guitar Culture That I Don’t Like At All”: How Johnny Marr Placed The Smiths at the Forefront of the U.K.’s 1980s Music Scene By Mark McStea published 22 February 22 The British guitarist created a new ethos and approach to guitar playing that defined alternative rock. Guitarists Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1John Mayall recalls Eric Clapton, Peter Green and Mick Taylor in Guitar Player's December 1970 issue2Danelectro brings back its famed Spring King – a spring reverb pedal you can kick 3Fame's Forum IV Modern 20th Anniversary lets you rock like a star without having to spend like one4Chris Impellitteri reveals his 1988 invitation to become Ozzy's guitarist 5Watch David Gilmour perform on a dulcimer as he hints at more to come in 2025
“There’s a Lot of Guitar Culture That I Don’t Like At All”: How Johnny Marr Placed The Smiths at the Forefront of the U.K.’s 1980s Music Scene By Mark McStea published 22 February 22 The British guitarist created a new ethos and approach to guitar playing that defined alternative rock.