"Johnny Marr is the creator of an iconic guitar sound that made a permanent impression on popular music. His groundbreaking work in the 1980s with his first band The Smiths continues to influence songwriters and artists all over the world, and his music career shows no signs of slowing down."

In 2016 he released his memoir, "Set The Boy Free", covering his impressive career as a solo artist and member of later bands including The The, Electronic, Modest Mouse and The Cribs.