the smiths The Ultimate Johnny Marr Guitar Lesson Capture Johnny Marr's signature lead-rhythm style by learning arpeggiated chords, open-string licks and unusual progressions in the style of the former Smiths guitarist How the Smiths and R.E.M. Gave Rickenbacker Guitars Renewed Appeal in the Early ‘80s Johnny Marr and Peter Buck’s standout tones heralded the arrival of alternative rock Heard on Classic Records by the Cult, the Smiths, Frank Zappa, David Bowie, Metallica, Talking Heads, King Crimson and More, the Boss and Roland Chorus Sounds Are a Mainstay of Rock A brief history of artists’ affection for Boss and Roland’s industry-leading chorus effects Latest the smiths From Scotty Moore to Johnny Marr and Beyond, the Gibson ES-295 is a True Golden Era Classic By Rod Brakes published 23 December 22 The hollowbody equivalent of the original Les Paul Goldtop, this rare electric archtop helped start the rock and roll revolution “I Was Playing Entirely With My Ears and Not With My Mind”: Johnny Marr on Recording with John Frusciante By Rod Brakes published 8 April 22 The Smiths founder recalls his experience of recording with the Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist. Rickenbacker Boss John Hall Endorses “Definitive” New Book at London Launch By Rod Brakes published 30 March 22 The Californian electric guitar innovator’s conclusive history is finally revealed in ‘Rickenbacker Guitars: Out of the Frying Pan Into the Fireglo.’ Watch Johnny Marr’s Live “Spirit Power and Soul” Music Video and Pre-Order His New Riff-Loaded Album ‘Fever Dreams Pts 1-4’ By Rod Brakes published 23 February 22 Video The Smiths guitar legend drops fourth studio album as a solo artist this Friday. Video “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. 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 ARTICLES1Fuchs' ODH hybrid tube/solid-state amp is a gig-worthy tone machine at an approachable price 2Bob Ezrin reveals David Gilmour's most important guitar technique3People say, ‘Do you think you'll be able to go out for 10 days'?" Peter Frampton gives health update as he gets his Rock Hall induction4Watch Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and Eric Johnson shred “Crossroads” in this exclusive new G3 video 5Fender's new American Ultra II series boasts faster necks, advanced pickups and fresh contours to modernize its recipes
From Scotty Moore to Johnny Marr and Beyond, the Gibson ES-295 is a True Golden Era Classic By Rod Brakes published 23 December 22 The hollowbody equivalent of the original Les Paul Goldtop, this rare electric archtop helped start the rock and roll revolution
“I Was Playing Entirely With My Ears and Not With My Mind”: Johnny Marr on Recording with John Frusciante By Rod Brakes published 8 April 22 The Smiths founder recalls his experience of recording with the Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist.
Rickenbacker Boss John Hall Endorses “Definitive” New Book at London Launch By Rod Brakes published 30 March 22 The Californian electric guitar innovator’s conclusive history is finally revealed in ‘Rickenbacker Guitars: Out of the Frying Pan Into the Fireglo.’
Watch Johnny Marr’s Live “Spirit Power and Soul” Music Video and Pre-Order His New Riff-Loaded Album ‘Fever Dreams Pts 1-4’ By Rod Brakes published 23 February 22 Video The Smiths guitar legend drops fourth studio album as a solo artist this Friday.
“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.