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The Boy with the Thorn in His Side

Johnny Marr
“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 The British guitarist created a new ethos and approach to guitar playing that defined alternative rock.
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