Johnny Marr

After two huge outdoor summer shows supporting The Who and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, NME Godlike Genius Johnny Marr has announced a new UK tour that includes two homecoming shows at Manchester’s Albert Hall.

Johnny Marr has enjoyed a rapturous start to his solo career following the critical acclaim greeted to his Top 10 solo albums ‘The Messenger’ and ‘Playland’. Meanwhile his live shows have been celebrated for his ability to combine the best of his new material with select highlights from The Smiths plus others from his extensive back catalogue.

During the new tour, Marr and his band will record a new live album – the first live album that Marr has been a core member of since The Smiths’ famous ‘Rank’ album was released in 1988.

“Getting out on a UK tour is exciting for me,” says Johnny. “There’s no substitute for going to a show and playing shows. Playing live is what it’s all about."