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Star Guitar

6 Music's Artist In Residence Johnny Marr shares his favourite guitar tracks, including Buzzcocks, Bowie, and Brian (Eno)!

6 Music's Artist In Residence Johnny Marr shares his favourite guitar tracks, including Buzzcocks, Bowie, and Brian (Eno)!

A founding member of era-defining Manchester band The Smiths, Johnny Marr is widely regarded as one of the greatest guitarists and songwriters of his generation, with a unique style that has shaped modern music. Johnny is also known for his widely acclaimed solo albums spanning the last decade including The Messenger, Playland, Call The Comet and Fever Dreams Pts 1-4. His instantly recognisable playing can also be heard on records by Electronic, Talking Heads, Modest Mouse, The Cribs, The Pretenders, Pet Shop Boys, Blondie and many more.
 
6 Music's Artist In Residence is a journey into the musical soul of an artist, based around a theme or mood. Each episode of Marr’s series sees him explore songs that have shaped specific periods of his life. Episodes include Influencers, where Marr explores the artists who informed his own playing, and North x North West, in which he recalls his time living in Portland, Oregon. Throughout the series, he’ll also take a deep dive into the inspiration behind various The Smiths riffs, demonstrate his deep love of Chic and share advice for anyone about how to play the guitar.

1 hour

Last on

Mon 18 Sep 2023 21:00

Music Played

  • Brian Eno

    Needles in the Camel's Eye

  • David Bowie

    Cracked Actor

  • Sparks

    Amateur Hour

  • Iggy Pop & The Stooges

    Gimme Danger

  • Be Bop Deluxe

    Maid In Heaven

  • Buzzcocks

    Autonomy

  • Pretenders

    Tattooed Love Boys

  • Yeah Yeah Yeahs

    Down Boy

  • Ultravox

    Young Savage

  • Pentangle

    Train Song

  • Television

    Call Mr. Lee

  • Mahavishnu Orchestra & John McLaughlin

    Meeting of the Spirits

  • Rory Gallagher

    Daughter Of The Everglades

Broadcast

  • Mon 18 Sep 2023 21:00