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JOHNNY MARR SONG-SMITH

Johnny Marr is of course best known for his work with influential indie giants The Smiths, who released their entire four-album catalogue in an all-too-brief four years before the band split. They would enjoy great success, with 14 single releases topping the UK indie charts between 1983 and 1987.

Here, we’re looking at three of our favourite Smiths guitar riffs. Together, they exemplify Marr’s rhythm style, with an

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