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Johnny Marr onstage at the Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith; 12th April 2024

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Johnny Marr and Donald Trump

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Johnny Marr pays tribute to the late Andy Rourke on 60th Birthday

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Can you name these classic Smiths songs?

Guess the Smiths song title from the emojis

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The Smiths in June 1985: Johnny Marr, Morrissey, Mike Joyce and Andy Rourke

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Johnny Marr announces UK headline tour dates for 2024

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Rick Astley and The Smiths

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Johnny Marr in 2023

Johnny Marr to play orchestral shows in Manchester

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The Smiths in 1985: Johnny Marr, Morrissey, Mike Joyce and Andy Rourke.

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Quizzes

Which songs are these lines taken from? Clue: they're bands from Manchester.

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Morrissey in his days with The Smiths, 1984

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Iconic festival performances: Hendrix at Woodstock; Pulp at Glastonbury; Nirvana at Reading

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