Johnny Marr

Johnny Marr plays Wembley Arena in London on 24 October 2026. Guitarist and songwriter first known with The Smiths, he shaped a clear, melodic approach built on bright arpeggios, interlocking counter‑lines and a firm rhythmic pulse drawn from post‑punk, British pop and 60s rock. After the split, he kept moving: The The, Electronic with Bernard Sumner, then Modest Mouse and The Cribs, widening his palette without losing that precise harmonic sense.

Since the 2010s, his solo work has taken the foreground with The Messenger, Playland, Call the Comet and Fever Dreams Pts 1–4, where sharp guitars meet lean songwriting and discreet synth textures. On stage, Marr leads a band that puts groove and detail on the same level, stacking parts that click into place rather than crowd the songs. Expect direct, agile rock pieces with clear contours and hooks built from the guitar up, drawing threads from his full journey while staying focused on the present.