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Set the Boy Free by Johnny Marr (Hardcover, 2016)
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'I saw Johnny Marr live in person, with The Smiths. He was light on his feet; like quicksilver. He caused the band to swing like crazy. And he smoked his cigarette like a star. I've been influenced ever since.' Iggy Pop Johnny Marr was born in 1960s Manchester to Irish emigrant parents and knew from an early age that he would be a musician. Forming his first band at thirteen, Marr spent his teenage years on the council estates of Wythenshawe playing guitar, devouring pop culture and inventing his own musical style. It wasn't until the early eighties, when Marr turned up on the doorstep of a singer named Steven Patrick Morrissey, that both a unique songwriting partnership and the group recognised as one of the most iconic bands of all time were formed. In 1983 The Smiths released their first single, and within a year their eponymous debut album reached number two in the UK chart, paving the way for mainstream and critical success on their own terms. For Marr, tensions within the band and desire for a wider musical scope led to his departure from The Smiths in 1987, ensuring the end of one of the most influential British groups of a generation. But this was just the beginning for Marr. From forming Electronic and The Healers to playing with Bryan Ferry, Talking Heads, Kirsty MacColl, Pet Shop Boys, Billy Bragg, Nile Rodgers and Bert Jansch. From joining The Pretenders, The The, Modest Mouse and The Cribs to recently collaborating with Hans Zimmer and receiving acclaim and worldwide success in his own right as a solo artist, Marr has never stopped. Here, for the first time, he tells his own side of the story. From roaming the streets of Manchester to constantly pushing musical boundaries as the most loved guitarist Britain has ever produced, Johnny Marr's memoir is the true history of music - told by one of its very own legends.Product Identifiers
PublisherCornerstone
ISBN-139781780894324
eBay Product ID (ePID)227358479
Product Key Features
Book TitleSet the Boy Free
Number of Pages464 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2016
TopicMusic
GenreBiographies & True Stories
AuthorJohnny Marr
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height240 mm
Item Weight812 g
Item Width162 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorJohnny Marr
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- 24 May, 2017
Bigmouth strikes again
Very good book, interesting childhood & background growing up in Manchester. How he came to write the music and his musical influences growing up and along the way is fascinating to anyone who loves The Smiths. 10 / 10Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 06 Jun, 2019
Jonny marr well good read
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 12 Jul, 2017
Great Read That's Not Just For The Fans
Whether a Smiths fan, music fan, or just a fan of autobiographies this is a great read.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 17 Jan, 2019
it was written in Green
Interesting insight into the life of an up and coming artistVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 01 Jan, 2025
Love it
Really good book,great condition👍Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 06 Nov, 2017
Set the boy free.Johnny Marr
Excellent read,good quality too!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 28 Jan, 2021
apt
exactly what I expected from someone who has been in the music industry for 40 yearsVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 13 Jun, 2025
Set the Boy Free
Very interesting biography well worth readingVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 14 Aug, 2022
Fabulous
Great read !Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 19 May, 2024
All good here, many thanks.
All good here, many thanks.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
