I think good artists know when they're on a roll, and they recognize when lightning is striking. It's a very fortunate thing to have that inspiration and not to overanalyze it or mess with it; you just follow it if you love what you do. Johnny Marr artistfollowfortunate share on social
My experience tells me, unfortunately, that so many people ask the question about 'The Smiths' reforming without really caring about the answer. They just really want to ask the question. Johnny Marr answercareexperience 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
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
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
Nick Zinner has been one of my favorite guitar players for a long time. Johnny Marr favoriteguitarlong Change image and 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
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
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
