Johnny Marr live in concert.
ON TOUR

Johnny Marr

166
critic concert reviews
rock

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating  

78
%
Based on 
166
critic concert
reviews
Last 12 Months Rating  
85
%
Based on 
16
critic concert
reviews

Real Live Certified  

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Critics Consensus

Based on 166 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.

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On tour

Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA, United States (March 24); Santa Ana Municipal Stadium, Santa Ana, CA, United States (March 28); Iveagh Gardens, Dublin, Ireland (July 10); Dolina Trzech Stawów, Katowice, Poland (August 7)

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

Music-News.com (UK)

November 1, 2025
100
%
There might be more intimate places to spend your birthday than a packed sweaty hall. Not for Johnny Marr - this sold out show at Berlin's packed Astra marking his 62nd year on planet earth.

QRO Magazine

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

The Boston Globe (USA)

October 11, 2024
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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
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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

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Image Credit

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Latest Release

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