I played guitar from the age of four or five. Every year there would be a slightly larger triangular box under the Christmas tree, until finally I got one that was big enough to make a proper sound. Johnny Marr agebigbox Change image and share on social
As a youngster, I used to try to pick up any bits of wisdom about the guitar I could. It's not like now where you have books and books about every aspect of anything. Any little pearl of wisdom was welcome back then. Johnny Marr aspectbackbit share on social
Joining Modest Mouse was just consistent with what I used to do as a teenager: I followed where I thought I would make some interesting music. Johnny Marr consistentinterestjoin Change image and share on social
I can show bands how to produce themselves. In the same way, many bands think you can't make it without some fat cat in London or New York to manage you. That's just crap. All you need is someone a bit older than you with a bit of business nous whom you trust. Johnny Marr bandbitebusiness share on social
Festivals are great because you get to just walk around the corner and see a new band that you've heard but not had the chance to check out. Johnny Marr bandchancecheck Change image and share on social
I had to work and it never occurred to me not to. But then it's never really been about the money. Johnny Marr moneyoccurwork Change image and share on social
No one has any respect for someone who can play a million notes per minute but can't put together a decent tune that someone can sing to or feel some sort of emotion from. Johnny Marr decentemotionfeel Change image and share on social
I would join a band, learn from that band and be committed and passionate and bring my thing to the band. Then, when I felt like we were going to repeat ourselves, and I needed to learn more, I would go somewhere else. Johnny Marr bandbringcommit share on social
I live a super-healthy lifestyle not because it's sensible or that I'm contrite, but because I need to keep my focus on the music I'm making. To do that, I need to be wide awake. Johnny Marr awakecontritefocus Change image and share on social
A day-time song like 'Word Starts Attack,' I want to make your heart blow up and make you want to punch the air with your fist. It can't be ponderous. Johnny Marr airattackblow Change image and share on social
