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Set the Boy Free
Set the Boy Free: The Autobiography | Johnny Marr
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The long-awaited memoir from the legendary guitarist and cofounder of the seminal British band The Smiths. An artist who helped define a period in popular culture, Johnny Marr tells his story in a memoir as vivid and arresting as his music. The Smiths, the band with the signature sound he cofounded, remains one of the most beloved bands ever, and have a profound influence on a number of acts that followedfrom the Stone Roses, Suede, Blur, and Radiohead to Oasis, The Libertines, and Arctic Monkeys. Marr recalls his childhood growing up in the northern working-class city of Manchester, in a house filled with music. He takes us back to the summer of 1982 when, at eighteen, he sought out one Stephen Morrissey to form a new band they called The Smiths. Marr invites fans on stage, on the road, and in the studio for the five years The Smiths were together and how after a rapid ascent, the working-class teenage rock star enjoyed and battled with the perks of success until ideological differences, combined with his much publicized strained relationships with fellow band mates, caused him to leave in 1987. Marrs escape as he calls it, ensured the beginning of the end for one of the most influential groups of a generation. But The Smiths end was only the beginning for Marr. The bona-fide guitar hero continues to experiment and evolve in his solo career to this day, playing with Paul McCartney, Pretenders, Modest Mouse, Oasis and collaborating todays most creative and renowned artists. Rising above and beyond the personal struggles and bitter feuds, Marr delivers the story of his music and his band, sharing the real insights of a man who has made music his life, and finally giving fans what theyve truly been waiting for.
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TrishB
TrishB
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#panic #redroseseptember
On the left is the wonderful Johnny f‘in Marr and on the right.....is one of life‘s disappointments ☹️

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arlenefinnigan "David Cameron, stop saying that you like The Smiths, no you don't. I forbid you to like it." Thank God we still have Johnny Marr ❤️ 5y
KarenUK @trishb This post & @arlenefinnigan ‘s comment are just perfect! 🙌🙌💕 5y
Suet624 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 5y
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tournevis You made me snort my coffee. ,😂 5y
Leftcoastzen 😂I will always love his “lovely singing voice “ but WTF! Big disappointment indeed! 5y
TrishB @arlenefinnigan @KarenUK @Suet624 @tournevis @Leftcoastzen all hail Johnny ❤️ and we are allowed to listen to the songs because we‘re not bigots! 5y
Centique @arlenefinnigan I didn‘t know that happened and now I‘m thrilled! 🙌 5y
CarolynM 😂 5y
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LauraJ
LauraJ
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Johnny Marr is a fascinating musician. He narrates his audiobook and his pure love of music is the big takeaway. He never tires of trying new ideas and continuing to evolve as an artist.

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LauraJ
LauraJ
Set the Boy Free: The Autobiography | Johnny Marr
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Finally getting to the audiobook, narrated by Marr himself!

TrishB A good read 👍🏻 5y
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arlenefinnigan
arlenefinnigan
Set the Boy Free: The Autobiography | Johnny Marr
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#Starboy #TimbitTunes @TheKidUpstairs @Cinfhen

Cinfhen This looks like a fascinating read 🤩🤩🤩 5y
arlenefinnigan @Cinfhen his old English teacher wrote an adorable review of the book on Amazon https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/johnny-mar... 5y
Cinfhen Awww, that‘s so sweet!! Thanks for sharing 5y
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TrishB
TrishB
Set the Boy Free: The Autobiography | Johnny Marr
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#music #riotgrams
Most of hubby‘s books are about music. It doesn‘t bother me one bit that they‘re not in any order.....not one bit.....😱

CherryPie I have heard tales of organizational elves who work in the night. They leave behind a fave treat and a nice note and all is forgiven. May they visit you soon. 😉 6y
Chrissyreadit 😂 6y
TrishB @CherryPie 😂😂 hope so! 6y
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Cupofjo @CherryPie 😂👍👏 6y
Leftcoastzen Lovely amount of very cool music books.👍 6y
Cathythoughts 😂 6y
Izai.Amorim Nick Cave! 👍 6y
kidamy I'd be mostly fine with no order, but how can you have those two Strummer books so far apart??? *Tries to reach into the picture to fix. Also to steal that John Peel book.* 6y
Velvetfur Ooohhhh Billy Idol! I love him! Oohh 2 Kate Bush books..... Which Nick Cave book is that? I have a biog from years ago but can't remember who it's by, but the cover is blue and I think it was called Bad Seed... Great collection though! 6y
TrishB that would be a start 😁 he has 5 books on Kate Bush - none of them together or even on the same shelf. Just some small adjustments........but all his vinyl is in order! @kidamy 6y
TrishB @Velvetfur there are more Kate books further down! The Nick Cave one is actually written by him - came out last year- it‘s a graphic novel. 6y
kidamy I will not judge him any further as he and I are on the same page for both books and records. 6y
Velvetfur @TrishB Oohh that Nick graphic novel sounds great! I screenshot the picture and zoomed in to see what the books were but couldn't make out most of them, hence me not notice the other Kate books, heh 😂 6y
DeborahSmall Love Nick Cave ❤️ 6y
TrishB @Velvetfur @DeborahSmall hubby got a special edition one which as additional signed art postcard from Nick Cave - he‘s a big fan! 6y
TrishB @kidamy 👍🏻 6y
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LibrarianRenee
LibrarianRenee
Set the Boy Free: The Autobiography | Johnny Marr
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This should be interesting.

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TrishB
TrishB
Set the Boy Free: The Autobiography | Johnny Marr
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#onthenightstand #aprilbookshowers
@RealLifeReading
I don't really read in bed - my body goes ah bed =sleep! So this is hubby's current pile!

Reviewsbylola I'm like that most of the time too. 7y
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arlenefinnigan
arlenefinnigan
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Pickpick

What a great read. For a rock god Johnny Marr's very down to earth and knows just how lucky he is. Brilliant account of an amazing life and career.

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arlenefinnigan
arlenefinnigan
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#RelationshipGoals

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arlenefinnigan
arlenefinnigan
Set the Boy Free: The Autobiography | Johnny Marr
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#PalateCleanser #FeistyFeb
Perfect easy read after the horror of An Interrupted Life
@RealLifeReading

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arlenefinnigan
arlenefinnigan
Set the Boy Free: The Autobiography | Johnny Marr
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Thoroughly recommend chocolate covered coffee beans as a reading snack. Preferably with a big cup of coffee or a big glass of red wine.

Why yes I do get palpitations, thank you for asking.
#BooksAndTreats #riotgrams @bookriot

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arlenefinnigan
arlenefinnigan
Set the Boy Free: The Autobiography | Johnny Marr
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JOHNNY FUCKING MARR
( Treating myself to something less harrowing after finishing An Interrupted Life )

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arlenefinnigan
arlenefinnigan
Set the Boy Free: The Autobiography | Johnny Marr
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#autobiography #ReadJanuary
SO looking forward to this. @RealLifeReading

TrishB I brought this for hubby for Christmas! When it arrived from Amazon it was signed which was great! 7y
arlenefinnigan @TrishB your husband's a lucky man 😉 I got it form my brother. Emailing your Book Depository and Waterstones wishlists to your family in November works. 7y
TrishB Lol 😀 I screenshot my stacked books pages on here and texted it to hubby!! 7y
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ShirleyBateman
ShirleyBateman
Set the Boy Free: The Autobiography | Johnny Marr
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There were times when I was reading 'Set the boy free' that I thought my heart was going to explode with nostalgia and love. I think that I'd forgotten just how much The Smiths meant to me. I particularly loved Marr's account of going to Morrissey's house for the first time, knocking on his door and asking him to be in his band. The descriptions of Morrissey and Marr writing songs together were truly magical.

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Amunradoh
Amunradoh
Set the Boy Free: The Autobiography | Johnny Marr
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I read Morrissey's book which I liked but too many rants. This was a very positive look at wanting to be a musician. Mary's body of work is so very impressive. The musicians he has worked with over the years and the process of writing was very interesting if you are a Smiths fan a must read.

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HardcoverHearts
HardcoverHearts
Set the Boy Free: The Autobiography | Johnny Marr
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Look- when you get an email saying the library hold for the guitarist of one of your favorite old bands is ready to download, you will drop everything and savor his dulcet tones!!! Long live the Smiths!!! ❤️👌🏻

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LauraJ
LauraJ
Set the Boy Free: The Autobiography | Johnny Marr
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Dag nabbit! Why do the best book events always happen on the night I host book club?

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