Johnny Marr

Johnny Marr

Born: October 31, 1963
in Ardwick, Manchester, England, UK
Johnny Marr is an English musician, songwriter and singer. He first achieved fame as the guitarist and co-songwriter of The Smiths, who were active from 1982 to 1987. He has since performed with numerous other bands and embarked on a solo career.

Movies for Johnny Marr...

When Blondie Came to Britain
Title: When Blondie Came to Britain
Character: Self
Released: November 18, 2023
Type: Movie
The story of Britain’s long relationship with Blondie - the part it played in helping the band to international success and the impact the band had on British fans and musicians.
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Pretenders: Glastonbury 2023
Title: Pretenders: Glastonbury 2023
Released: June 24, 2023
Type: Movie
The English-American rock band deliver a smashing set, 45 years after they first formed.
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The Sound of 007
Title: The Sound of 007
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: October 4, 2022
Type: Movie
Pull back the curtain on the remarkable history of six decades of James Bond music, from Sean Connery’s Dr No through to Daniel Craig’s final outing in No Time to Die.
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Johnny Marr - Rock en Seine 2019
Title: Johnny Marr - Rock en Seine 2019
Character: Self
Released: August 29, 2020
Type: Movie
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Hans Zimmer: Live in Prague
Title: Hans Zimmer: Live in Prague
Character: Himself - Guitar
Released: October 1, 2017
Type: Movie
Hans Zimmer is one of the most successful film music composers working today. His multi-award winning career reaches back to the mid-eighties and he has developed close working relationships with renowned directors such as Ridley Scott, Tony Scott, Michael Bay, Ron Howard, Gore Verbinski and Christopher Nolan. His credits include some of the biggest blockbuster movies of all time along with acclaimed TV series such as The Crown and Planet Earth II. This concert was filmed on 7th May 2016 in Prague during Hans Zimmer’s hugely successful European concert tour. Hans was accompanied by a band, orchestra and choir, 72 musicians in total, including guitarist Johnny Marr. The staging was spectacular with a ground breaking light show, stunning visuals and a state of the art sound system. Hans Zimmer performs on multiple instruments and gives introductory insights to many of the pieces during the concert. This show is a treat for lovers of both great music and great movies.
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Biggest Band Break Ups and Make Ups
Title: Biggest Band Break Ups and Make Ups
Character: Self
Released: April 10, 2015
Type: Movie
Mark Radcliffe looks at the highs and lows of band life - the creative tension that produces great music and the pressures that come with success and fame, which pulls many apart.
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The Joy of the Guitar Riff
Title: The Joy of the Guitar Riff
Character: Self
Released: July 18, 2014
Type: Movie
Traces the history and mechanics of the guitar riff over 60 years from the 1950s, from Chuck Berry through Hank Marvin, Black Sabbath and others to the White Stripes. Featuring interviews with some of the core arbiters of change and new techniques.
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Title: The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Released: February 17, 2014
Type: TV
After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program was brought back to New York.
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The Smiths: Not Like Any Other Love
Title: The Smiths: Not Like Any Other Love
Character: Self
Released: May 12, 2013
Type: Movie
It's 30 years since Manchester four-piece The Smiths changed the face of British pop with their debut single Hand In Glove. In this half-hour Culture Show special, fellow Mancunian and lifelong fan Tim Samuels sets out to find out why The Smiths have such a special place in the hearts of a generation of Brits. The Smiths were only around for five years in the mid-eighties, but to this day the sentiment their music evokes is strong. Samuels pays visits to a variety of dedicated fans including fashion designer Wayne Hemingway, poet Simon Armitage, Labour MP Kerry McCarthy and Oasis songwriter Noel Gallagher to analyse the look, the lyrics, the issues and the riffs that made The Smiths Britain's first, and arguably best ever, indie rock band.
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Last Shop Standing
Title: Last Shop Standing
Character: Self
Released: September 10, 2012
Type: Movie
Last Shop Standing, inspired by the book of the same name by Graham Jones, takes you behind the counter to discover why nearly 2000 record shops have already disappeared across the UK. The film charts the rapid rise of record shops in the 1960's, 70's and 80's, the influence of the chart, the underhand deals, the demise of vinyl and rise of the CD as well as new technologies. Where did it all go wrong? Why were 3 shops a week closing? Will we be left with no record shops with the continuing rise of downloading? Hear from over 20 record shop owners and music industry leaders as well as musicians including Paul Weller, Johnny Marr, Norman Cook, Billy Bragg, Nerina Pallot, Richard Hawley and Clint Boon as they all tell us how the shops became and still are a part of their own musical education, a place to cherish and discover new bands and new music.
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Acoustic At The BBC
Title: Acoustic At The BBC
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: September 2, 2011
Type: Movie
A journey through some of the finest moments of acoustic guitar performances from the BBC archives, from Jimmy Page's television debut in 1958 to Noel Gallagher and Biffy Clyro.
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Title: Portlandia
Character: Johnny Marr
Released: January 21, 2011
Type: TV
Satirical sketch comedy set and filmed in Portland, Oregon that explores the eccentric misfits who embody the foibles of modern culture.
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Ghost Blues: The Story of Rory Gallagher
Title: Ghost Blues: The Story of Rory Gallagher
Character: Self
Released: September 14, 2010
Type: Movie
Ghost Blues follows the life and career of Rory Gallagher from his upbringing in Cork, his early days with a showband, the brief success of Taste and then his legendary solo career leading up to his health problems in later life and tragic death at the age of just 47. There are archive interviews, both audio and visual, with Rory and contributions from many of his friends and admirers including his brother Donal, Bob Geldof, The Edge, Cameron Crowe, Slash, Johnny Marr, James Dean Bradfield, Ronnie Drew, Bill Wyman, Martin Carthy, band members Ted McKenna and Gerry McAvoy and many more.
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Do It Yourself: The Story of Rough Trade
Title: Do It Yourself: The Story of Rough Trade
Character: Self
Released: March 13, 2009
Type: Movie
The Rough Trade story begins more than thirty years ago on 20th February 1976. Britain was in the grip of an IRA bombing campaign; a future prime minister was beginning to make her mark on a middle England in which punk was yet to run amok; and a young Cambridge graduate called Geoff Travis opened a new shop at 202 Kensington Park Road, just off Ladbroke Grove in west London. The Rough Trade shop sold obscure and challenging records by bands like American art-rockers Pere Ubu, offering an alternative to the middle-of-the-road rock music that dominated the music business.
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Title: Would I Lie to You?
Character: Self
Released: June 16, 2007
Type: TV
A comedic panel show featuring team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell plus two guests per side, hosted by Rob Brydon (formerly Angus Deayton). Each person must reveal embarrassing facts and outrageous lies during a series of different rounds including "Home Truths", "This Is My..." and "Quickfire Lies". It is up to the opposing team to tell tall tales from fantastic facts.
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Title: Seven Ages of Rock
Character: Self
Released: May 19, 2007
Type: TV
A definitive landmark series charting the emergence and re-emergence of rock music as a global force, told through the musicians who have shaped this most enduring of genres.
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Scott Walker: 30 Century Man
Title: Scott Walker: 30 Century Man
Character: Self
Released: April 27, 2007
Type: Movie
A documentary on the influential musician Scott Walker.
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The Smiths: Still Ill
Title: The Smiths: Still Ill
Released: March 17, 2007
Type: Movie
This DVD contains an incredible amount of insight into the two songwriting talents of The Smiths: Morrissey and Johnny Marr. Seen here for the first time is a less-than-usual guarded, open-but-cautious early Morrissey in a revealing unedited interview.
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The Smiths: Under Review
Title: The Smiths: Under Review
Released: September 11, 2006
Type: Movie
This in-depth retrospective surveys the history and music of the Smiths via interviews with the band, expert commentary and insights from insiders, including producer Stephen Street. Performance footage and TV clips round out the program.
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The Importance of Being Morrissey
Title: The Importance of Being Morrissey
Character: Himself (archival footage)
Released: June 8, 2003
Type: Movie
Featuring interviews by famous fans and followers, this rare documentary encapsulates the essence of the controversial, enigmatic, and deliciously melancholic bard.
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The Smiths: These Things Take Time
Title: The Smiths: These Things Take Time
Character: Self
Released: August 14, 2002
Type: Movie
A documentary about The Smiths.
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Seven Worlds Collide: Neil Finn & Friends Live at the St. James
Title: Seven Worlds Collide: Neil Finn & Friends Live at the St. James
Released: November 26, 2001
Type: Movie
Neil Finn brings together some of his musician friends from around the globe for an awesome series of concerts at the St. James theatre in Auckland, New Zealand. Includes performances with Johnny Marr, Eddie Vedder and Radiohead's Ed O'brien and Philip Selway. Along with kiwi artists Tim Finn and Betchadupa.
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Oasis: 10 Years of Noise and Confusion
Title: Oasis: 10 Years of Noise and Confusion
Released: October 10, 2001
Type: Movie
Live coverage of British rock band Oasis performing at the Barrowlands Ballroom in Glasgow, Scotland, as part of their 2001 10 Years of Noise & Confusion anniversary tour.
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Kirsty: The Life and Songs of Kirsty MacColl
Title: Kirsty: The Life and Songs of Kirsty MacColl
Character: Self
Released: March 3, 2001
Type: Movie
A documentary tribute to the singer/songwriter who died on 18th December, 2000.
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The Smiths: The Complete Picture
Title: The Smiths: The Complete Picture
Character: himself
Released: December 7, 1992
Type: Movie
Thirteen Smiths' recordings, half of them in a club with a live audience. These alternate with five rock videos, two directed by Derek Jarman (Panic and Ask), two by Tim Broad (Girlfriend in a Coma and Stop Me...), and one by Paula Grief and Richard Levine (How Soon Is Now?). It concludes with Jarman's short film, "The Queen Is Dead," with a three-song soundtrack. The rock videos, particularly Jarman's, are filled with multiple and superimposed images, changing tints, and little narrative coherence; they get their pace from the music's rhythm. Androgyny, dancing children, belching smokestacks, graffiti, angry young men, a waif in a cap: collages of modern alienation.
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Days Like These
Title: Days Like These
Character: Self
Released: December 15, 1986
Type: Movie
Documentary containing interviews and concert footage of the various musicians and bands within the Red Wedge organization on a tour within the UK.
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The Smiths: Live at Rockpalast
Title: The Smiths: Live at Rockpalast
Released: May 4, 1984
Type: Movie
Set list: 01. Hand In Glove 02. Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now 03. Girl Afraid 04. This Charming Man I 05. Pretty Girls Make Graves 06. Still Ill 07. Crack On The Head I 08. This Night Has Opened My Eyes 09. Miserable Lie 10. You've Got Everything Now 11. Handsome Devil 12. What Difference Does It Make 13. These Things Take Time 14. This Charming Man II 15. Hand In Glove II
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The Making of Council Skies
Title: The Making of Council Skies
Character: Self
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
Inspired by 'The Beatles: Get Back', Anaïs Gallagher documents the making of Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds' "Council Skies".