For The Smiths song 'Shoplifters of the World Unite', Johnny Marr emulated the style of Nils Lofgren, utilising his influence to enhance the song.

could join the band to play guitar. In 2016, he said in an interview with Sky News that Morrissey’s pro-Farage views would also be “a slight drawback” to any possible reunion. Morrisey wrote ...

(Single, 1984) Morrissey reportedly wasn’t overly fond of the Smiths’ third single, but the blaring guitar riff and insouciant gaze of ... The Smiths’ long-playing swansong began with this ghostly ...