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Schoolboy gets music career kickstart thanks to Johnny Marr

John Denton, 12, has won the Johnny Marr Award which supports youngsters in Salford.

5 days ago

Joy Division lyrics and Granada TV archive to star in British pop exhibition

The exhibition will initially focus on Manchester and feature items from bands like The Smiths, as well as the whole archive of Granada Television.

6 Apr 2022

The Smiths' Johnny Marr talks about his new album and why he loves Manchester

The former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr talks to our entertainment correspondent Caroline Whitmore as his new double album is released

25 Feb 2022

Johnny Marr on Brexit, Bond and why Manchester's musicians are the best

The Smiths' Johnny Marr says Brexit has been a ‘catastrophe’ for musicians

Bigmouth strikes again ... but has outspoken Morrissey finally gone too far?

Classically Smiths gigs pulled day after announcement

The Smiths trio announce new gig

Morrissey attacks Bank of England over new £5 note

Johnny Marr reveals The Smiths nearly reformed

Photos of The Smiths displayed at new exhibition

Johnny Marr slams council cuts to children's transport

Morrissey hits out at firm for using his image

Morrissey reveals first relationship was in his mid-30s