Marr, in The Smiths, was known for a delicate, angelically sweet guitar style that could evoke musicality from just a few well-chosen notes. However in the Smiths, Marr was far more open minded to stick to the Roger McGuinn jangly sound that he is often praised for.
Tracks like 'I Started Something I couldn't Finish' nod towards Mick Ronson, while the chords to 'Panic' are similar to those of 'Metal Guru' by T-Rex.
This fits in with Morrissey's ideology of "Talent borrows, Genius steals", a quote taken from Oscar Wilde, a hero of Morrissey, who is noted in the song 'Cemetry Gates' where Marr again displays Nashville-style guitar parts, along with a Kinks sensibility.
Other influences included the likes of Bo Diddley (Best displayed in the shuffling chords of 'How Soon is Now?') and Keith Richards. Contrasted with the common rock guitar flashiness and speed of the time, best exemplified by Eddie Van Halen, Marr's playing was out of place in the usual pop mainstream. Marr has praised Van Halen's ability, but has shunned the work of Yngwie Malmsteen.
From wikipedia.
New album this year rumored to be called
' Reign Down The New Days'
Modest Mouse frontman Isaac Brock is collaborating on new material with former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr, it has been confirmed.
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