NME Latest about NME “There’s a Lot of Guitar Culture That I Don’t Like At All”: How Johnny Marr Placed The Smiths at the Forefront of the U.K.’s 1980s Music Scene By Mark McStea Published 22 February 22 The British guitarist created a new ethos and approach to guitar playing that defined alternative rock. Guitarists Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES 1 Rita Coolidge says Eric Clapton owes her a writing credit for one of the most celebrated songs in rock: “He said, ‘What are you gonna do about it? You’re a girl’” 2 Steve Howe recalls his strangest guest sessions, from Lou Reed to Ella Fitzgerald: “There were people like Mick Jagger standing there” 3 How a simple guitar hook inspired Tears for Fears’ biggest hit: “I tuned the E string down to D and came up with this riff” 4 “It felt like there were insects in my legs.” Peter Frampton on the moment he knew something was wrong 5 Brian May says Eric Clapton changed his guitar playing — then Jimi Hendrix came along. “He just made me feel like I couldn’t play”
“There’s a Lot of Guitar Culture That I Don’t Like At All”: How Johnny Marr Placed The Smiths at the Forefront of the U.K.’s 1980s Music Scene By Mark McStea Published 22 February 22 The British guitarist created a new ethos and approach to guitar playing that defined alternative rock.