Johnny Marr debuted his new single and video for "The Messenger" on November 13th as part of the BBC's Legends Week. Marr's Radio 6 interview was previously unavailable to stream worldwide, but it has now appeared on You Tube. Take a listen to the full interview with BBC Radio 6's Sean Keaveny below - the interview begins with a story about how Marr's brother Ian introduced him to Noel Gallagher (and he received an early Oasis demo). Other topics included some of Marr's favorite albums, why he's doing a solo album after all these years, his post-Smiths' relationship with Morrissey, and falling into great company like Matt Johnson, Bernard Sumner, and Chrissie Hynde after the Smiths' breakup.
Johnny Marr is currently in New York and will appear onstage with Dinosaur Jr for the 25th anniversary of You're Living All Over Me, then heads back to Manchester for a gig with the Pet Shop Boys. Marr is expected to announce dates for his solo tour soon. Marr's solo album The Messenger drops February 26th.
Johnny Marr "The Messenger"
Johnny Marr is currently in New York and will appear onstage with Dinosaur Jr for the 25th anniversary of You're Living All Over Me, then heads back to Manchester for a gig with the Pet Shop Boys. Marr is expected to announce dates for his solo tour soon. Marr's solo album The Messenger drops February 26th.
Johnny Marr "The Messenger"
