Johnny Marr has announced that he will finally publish his autobiography, which will hit shelves three years after Morrissey offered his thoughts on the end of The Smiths in print.
In a release from publishers Century, Marr says of the announcement: “For the past few years as I’ve been out on tour promoting my solo work fans and journalists have been asking me when I’ll write my book. I’m very happy to say that the time has come to tell my story.”
Century Publishing Director, Ben Dunn said: “It’s the book Smiths fans have been waiting their whole lives and the early material that Johnny has written is utterly breath-taking. I’m delighted that Johnny has chosen Century to be his publisher.”
The book will be published in Autumn 2016.
Literary matters aside, Marr also recently announced he will releasing a 7" single for Record Store Day featuring a cover of Depeche Mode's 'I Feel You', backed by a live version of 'Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want' recorded at the Manchester Apollo back in October.
The video, directed by David Barnes, is a beautiful but simple performance clip in a dark room - emphasising the stark post-punk interpretation of the track.
Watch the video for 'I Feel You' below
'I Feel You will be released as part of Record Store Day on 18 April, amid a busy tour period. Johnny Marr will play:
MARCH
19th – Stoke, Sugarmill
20th – Sheffield, Leadmill
25th – Liverpool, Arts Club
26th – Holmfirth, Picturedome
27th – London, Royal Albert Hall – Teenage Cancer Trust show as special guest to Paul Weller
JUNE
26th – London, Hyde Park – British Summer Time as guest to The Who
JULY
11th - Manchester Castlefield Bowl - Summer In The City, as guest to Noel Gallagher
For tickets and information, see below.
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