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
I explored rock culture and what the guitar can do though people like Jimmy Page and John McLaughlin, and the music moves away from pop. Johnny Marr cultureexploreguitar 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
You can grow up without having to conform, stop going to shows, stop having a record collection, start being politically iffy. Johnny Marr collectionconformgrow Change image and share on social
I really had a great time working with 'Modest Mouse,' just because of the people. I loved writing songs with Isaac Brock, and Jeremiah Green is probably my favorite musician that I've worked with. Johnny Marr brockfavoritegreat Change image and share on social
If you're in a successful band, you tend to fall into a role. But I'm not remotely laddish. I'm a grown-up. I'm vegan and teetotal. I run 50 miles a week, listening to Franz Ferdinand and the Four Tops at top volume. Johnny Marr bandfallferdinand share on social
The biggest musical influence on me was my mum. We were both enraptured by music. Johnny Marr bigenraptureinfluence Change image and 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
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
If people can finally recognize you on radio without being told who it is, that's what you aim for. Johnny Marr aimfinallypeople Change image and share on social
