Johnny Marr live in concert.
ON TOUR

Johnny Marr

163
critic concert reviews
rock

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating  

78
%
Based on 
163
critic concert
reviews
Last 12 Months Rating  
81
%
Based on 
18
critic concert
reviews

Real Live Certified  

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Critics Consensus

Based on 163 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Johnny Marr is rated as an impressive live performer, with many notable strengths. Johnny Marr concert reviews describe live shows and performances as dynamic, satisfying, charming, entertaining, memorable, energized, and improvised.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Johnny Marr concerts? Johnny Marr concerts usually last from one hour to three hours long.

How much to book?

On tour

The National Bowl, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom (June 22); Piedmont Park, Atlanta, United States (September 19)

Artist Info

Genre
rock
Origin
Ardwick, United Kingdom (10/31/1963)
Bio
Born John Martin Maher on 31 October 1963 to Irish immigrants in Ardwick Manchester, UK, Johnny Marr is a guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer. He is best known for being the founder member, songwriter and guitarist in The Smiths.
Has Performed With
Blondie, Wet Leg, Self Esteem, The Killers
Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

QRO Magazine

October 17, 2024
%
Johnny Marr & James were true co-headliners when they came to Brooklyn Paramount....

The Boston Globe (USA)

October 11, 2024
%
Johnny Marr has accepted the spotlight

Dallas Observer (USA)

October 1, 2024
%
James and Johnny Marr's dual headliner gave Dallas a crowd-pleasing and masterful display of new and classic material.

Spectrum Culture (USA)

September 24, 2024
%
Though most double-headlining tours hang together by a gossamer of genre affinity, the connection between James and Johnny Marr runs quite deep. A year before James released its proper first record, the Smiths tapped their Mancunian compatriots to open on the 1985

Soundcheck SF (USA)

September 23, 2024
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Johnny Marr Live In Concert

Music-News.com (UK)

July 23, 2024
100
%
Amidst the historic grandeur of Warwick Castle, 14,000 music enthusiasts gathered on a perfect summer evening to witness an unforgettable night of rock history. With the castle’s ancient walls bathed in the glow of the setting sun, the atmosphere was electric, promising an evening filled with nostalgia, rock anthems

V13 (Canada)

July 2, 2024
%
Indie fave Johnny Marr cranks it up enough in Scarborough to ensure that this night of 90s nostalgia is heard right down to Glastonbury…

Past critic reviews published in

UK Music Reviews (UK), Buzz Magazine (UK), The Upcoming (UK), Manchester Evening News (UK), The Telegraph (UK) and more

Image Credit

[CC BY-SA 3.0] via Wikimedia Commons

Latest Release

Spirit Power: The Best of Johnny Marr (3 November 2023)