Johnny Marr
Also Known As: The Smiths, John Martin Maher, The Magnificent Six
Biography: Johnny Marr is an English musician, songwriter and singer. He first achieved fame as the guitarist and co-songwriter of The Smiths, who were active from 1982 to 1987. He has since performed with numerous other bands and embarked on a solo career.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Ardwick, Manchester, England, UK
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The Smiths: Under Review
Overview: This in-depth retrospective surveys the history and music of the Smiths via interviews with the band, expert commentary and insights from insiders, including producer Stephen Street. Performance footage and TV clips round out the program.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-09-11
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Kirsty: The Life and Songs of Kirsty MacColl
Overview: A documentary tribute to the singer/songwriter who died on 18th December, 2000.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-03-03
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The Smiths: The Complete Picture
Overview: Thirteen Smiths' recordings, half of them in a club with a live audience. These alternate with five rock videos, two directed by Derek Jarman (Panic and Ask), two by Tim Broad (Girlfriend in a Coma and Stop Me...), and one by Paula Grief and Richard Levine (How Soon Is Now?). It concludes with Jarman's short film, "The Queen Is Dead," with a three-song soundtrack. The rock videos, particularly Jarman's, are filled with multiple and superimposed images, changing tints, and little narrative coherence; they get their pace from the music's rhythm. Androgyny, dancing children, belching smokestacks, graffiti, angry young men, a waif in a cap: collages of modern alienation.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-12-07
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The Making of Council Skies
Overview: Inspired by 'The Beatles: Get Back', Anaïs Gallagher documents the making of Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds' "Council Skies".
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
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Last Shop Standing
Overview: Last Shop Standing, inspired by the book of the same name by Graham Jones, takes you behind the counter to discover why nearly 2000 record shops have already disappeared across the UK. The film charts the rapid rise of record shops in the 1960's, 70's and 80's, the influence of the chart, the underhand deals, the demise of vinyl and rise of the CD as well as new technologies. Where did it all go wrong? Why were 3 shops a week closing? Will we be left with no record shops with the continuing rise of downloading? Hear from over 20 record shop owners and music industry leaders as well as musicians including Paul Weller, Johnny Marr, Norman Cook, Billy Bragg, Nerina Pallot, Richard Hawley and Clint Boon as they all tell us how the shops became and still are a part of their own musical education, a place to cherish and discover new bands and new music.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-09-10
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Ghost Blues: The Story of Rory Gallagher
Overview: Ghost Blues follows the life and career of Rory Gallagher from his upbringing in Cork, his early days with a showband, the brief success of Taste and then his legendary solo career leading up to his health problems in later life and tragic death at the age of just 47. There are archive interviews, both audio and visual, with Rory and contributions from many of his friends and admirers including his brother Donal, Bob Geldof, The Edge, Cameron Crowe, Slash, Johnny Marr, James Dean Bradfield, Ronnie Drew, Bill Wyman, Martin Carthy, band members Ted McKenna and Gerry McAvoy and many more.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-09-14
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The Importance of Being Morrissey
Overview: Featuring interviews by famous fans and followers, this rare documentary encapsulates the essence of the controversial, enigmatic, and deliciously melancholic bard.
Genres: TV Movie Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-06-08
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Johnny Marr - Rock en Seine 2019
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Genres: Music
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2020-08-29
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Days Like These
Overview: Documentary containing interviews and concert footage of the various musicians and bands within the Red Wedge organization on a tour within the UK.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-12-15
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When Blondie Came to Britain
Overview: The story of Britain’s long relationship with Blondie - the part it played in helping the band to international success and the impact the band had on British fans and musicians.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-11-18
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The Sound of 007
Overview: Pull back the curtain on the remarkable history of six decades of James Bond music, from Sean Connery’s Dr No through to Daniel Craig’s final outing in No Time to Die.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-10-04
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The Smiths: Live at The Assembly Rooms Derby
Overview: Mark Ellen introduces The Smiths in concert at The Assembly Rooms in Derby. Setlist: Handsome Devil, Still Ill, This Charming Man, Pretty Girls Make Graves, Reel Around The Fountain, What Difference Does It Make?, Miserable Lie, This Night Has Opened My Eyes, Hand In Glove, These Things Take Time, You've Got Everything Now
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-12-07
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The Smiths: Live at The Haçienda, Manchester
Overview: This was the first hometown gig where the Smiths were headliners. As the band came on stage Morrissey greeted the fans "Hello you little charmers... we're the Smiths, how d'you do?" then launched into "You've Got Everything Now". Throughout the show, in one song out of two (faster numbers), Morrissey - who still looked ill at ease on stage at the time - had something to shake in his right hand while with the left one he held the microphone.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-07-06
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Rory Gallagher: Calling Card
Overview: Rory Gallagher was the original Irish guitar hero, whose artistry with a battered ’61 Stratocaster became the stuff of legend. Bob Dylan and Muddy Waters admired him, the Rolling Stones tried to hire him – and his fans worshipped him. Clad in faded denim and a checked shirt, he sold 30 million records and became a charismatic icon of Irish music, inspiring musicians such as Brian May, The Edge, Slash and Johnny Marr. But away from the stage, Rory was an intensely private man. His closest confidante was his brother Dónal who accompanied Rory on his rise from their childhood Everly Brothers stage performances and the Showband scene across the North and South of the Irish border through to the deafening heart of the ‘70s rock scene in London – and far beyond. Now, Dónal, along with insights from Rory’s friends and admirers, takes us on a musical journey through the life and career of this shy guitar hero to better understand what made him so great.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-06-03
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Hans Zimmer: Live in Prague
Overview: Hans Zimmer is one of the most successful film music composers working today. His multi-award winning career reaches back to the mid-eighties and he has developed close working relationships with renowned directors such as Ridley Scott, Tony Scott, Michael Bay, Ron Howard, Gore Verbinski and Christopher Nolan. His credits include some of the biggest blockbuster movies of all time along with acclaimed TV series such as The Crown and Planet Earth II. This concert was filmed on 7th May 2016 in Prague during Hans Zimmer’s hugely successful European concert tour. Hans was accompanied by a band, orchestra and choir, 72 musicians in total, including guitarist Johnny Marr. The staging was spectacular with a ground breaking light show, stunning visuals and a state of the art sound system. Hans Zimmer performs on multiple instruments and gives introductory insights to many of the pieces during the concert. This show is a treat for lovers of both great music and great movies.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-10-01
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The Joy of the Guitar Riff
Overview: Traces the history and mechanics of the guitar riff over 60 years from the 1950s, from Chuck Berry through Hank Marvin, Black Sabbath and others to the White Stripes. Featuring interviews with some of the core arbiters of change and new techniques.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-07-18
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Seven Worlds Collide: Neil Finn & Friends Live at the St. James
Overview: Neil Finn brings together some of his musician friends from around the globe for an awesome series of concerts at the St. James theatre in Auckland, New Zealand. Includes performances with Johnny Marr, Eddie Vedder and Radiohead's Ed O'brien and Philip Selway. Along with kiwi artists Tim Finn and Betchadupa.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-11-26
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Acoustic at the BBC
Overview: A journey through some of the finest moments of acoustic guitar performances from the BBC archives, from Jimmy Page's television debut in 1958 to Noel Gallagher and Biffy Clyro.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-09-02
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The Smiths: Not Like Any Other Love
Overview: It's 30 years since Manchester four-piece The Smiths changed the face of British pop with their debut single Hand In Glove. In this half-hour Culture Show special, fellow Mancunian and lifelong fan Tim Samuels sets out to find out why The Smiths have such a special place in the hearts of a generation of Brits. The Smiths were only around for five years in the mid-eighties, but to this day the sentiment their music evokes is strong. Samuels pays visits to a variety of dedicated fans including fashion designer Wayne Hemingway, poet Simon Armitage, Labour MP Kerry McCarthy and Oasis songwriter Noel Gallagher to analyse the look, the lyrics, the issues and the riffs that made The Smiths Britain's first, and arguably best ever, indie rock band.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-05-12
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The Smiths: Still Ill
Overview: This DVD contains an incredible amount of insight into the two songwriting talents of The Smiths: Morrissey and Johnny Marr. Seen here for the first time is a less-than-usual guarded, open-but-cautious early Morrissey in a revealing unedited interview.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-03-17
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The Smiths: These Things Take Time
Overview: A documentary about The Smiths.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-08-14
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Scott Walker: 30 Century Man
Overview: A documentary on the influential musician Scott Walker.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-04-27
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Oasis: 10 Years of Noise and Confusion
Overview: Live coverage of British rock band Oasis performing at the Barrowlands Ballroom in Glasgow, Scotland, as part of their 2001 10 Years of Noise & Confusion anniversary tour.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-10-10
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The Smiths: Live at Rockpalast
Overview: Set list: 01. Hand In Glove 02. Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now 03. Girl Afraid 04. This Charming Man I 05. Pretty Girls Make Graves 06. Still Ill 07. Crack On The Head I 08. This Night Has Opened My Eyes 09. Miserable Lie 10. You've Got Everything Now 11. Handsome Devil 12. What Difference Does It Make 13. These Things Take Time 14. This Charming Man II 15. Hand In Glove II
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-05-04
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Biggest Band Break Ups and Make Ups
Overview: Mark Radcliffe looks at the highs and lows of band life - the creative tension that produces great music and the pressures that come with success and fame, which pulls many apart.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-04-10
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Do It Yourself: The Story of Rough Trade
Overview: The Rough Trade story begins more than thirty years ago on 20th February 1976. Britain was in the grip of an IRA bombing campaign; a future prime minister was beginning to make her mark on a middle England in which punk was yet to run amok; and a young Cambridge graduate called Geoff Travis opened a new shop at 202 Kensington Park Road, just off Ladbroke Grove in west London. The Rough Trade shop sold obscure and challenging records by bands like American art-rockers Pere Ubu, offering an alternative to the middle-of-the-road rock music that dominated the music business.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2009-03-13
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The Cribs - Secrets Saved (A Visual Record)
Overview: The Cribs are a band from Wakefield in Britain, consisting of three brothers Gary, Ross and Ryan. This film documents the process of writing and recording their fourth album "Ignore The Ignorant" in Oregon and Los Angeles, whilst also incorporating the addition of legendary guitarist Johnny Marr (formerly of The Smiths and Electronic among many others) into their line-up.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-09-07
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The Rory Gallagher Story
Overview: Rory Gallagher was the original Irish guitar hero, whose artistry with a battered ’61 Stratocaster became the stuff of legend. Bob Dylan and Muddy Waters admired him, the Rolling Stones tried to hire him - and his fans worshipped him. Clad in faded denim and a checked shirt, he sold 30 million records and became a charismatic icon of Irish music, but away from the stage, Rory was an intensely private man. His closest confidante was his brother Dónal, who accompanied Rory on his rise from their childhood Everly Brothers stage performances and the showband scene across the north and south of the Irish border, through to the deafening heart of the ‘70s rock scene in London - and far beyond. From playing bomb-shattered Belfast at the height of the Troubles to touring across America with everyone from Blind Faith to KISS, Dónal was at Rory's side to witness his greatest triumphs and, after all too brief a span of years, his decline into illness and a tragically early death.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-06-09
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Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert
Overview: Conversations with collaborators and friends, alongside special live performances from Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena and beyond, from the dunes of the Arabian Desert, to the heights of the Burj Al Arab.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2025-02-19
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The Smiths: For The Last time
Overview: Friday 12 December 1986 The Smiths played their final gig as a band. Brixton Academy, London, England. *This concert, put together as a benefit for the Artists Against Apartheid, was originally due to be held at the Royal Albert Hall on 14 November 1986 but it had to be rescheduled following Johnny’s car accident. It turned out to be the last time the Smiths were on stage together, bar a few television appearances. This was the only time “Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others”, the upcoming single “Shoplifters Of The World Unite” and the “London”/”Miserable Lie” medley were ever performed by the Smiths. Ask - Bigmouth Strikes Again - London/Miserable Lie - Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others (only live performance) - The Boy With The Thorn In His Side - Shoplifters Of The World Unite - There Is A Light That Never Goes Out - Is It Really So Strange - Cemetry Gates - This Night Has Opened My Eyes - Still Ill - Panic - The Queen Is Dead - William It Was Really Nothing - Hand In Glove
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-12-12
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Reel Around The Fountain: The Smiths on Tour 1984
Overview: A film intended as a tour souvenir for the band, roadies and tour staff was put together in 1984 by sound engineer Grant Showbiz with Jonathan Barnett and Hetty Church using stage, soundcheck and backstage footage filmed on this date.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-03-19
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The Smiths: Live at Paseo De Camoens, Madrid, Spain
Overview: Set List: 1 William It Was Really Nothing 2 Nowhere Fast 3 I Want The One That I Can't Have 4 What She Said 5 How Soon Is Now? 6 Handsome Devil 7 That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore 8 Shakespeare's Sister 9 Rusholme Ruffians 10 The Headmaster Ritual 11 Hand In Glove 12 Still Ill 13 Meat Is Murder 14 Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now 15 Miserable Lie 16 Barbarism Begins At Home 17 This Charming Man 18 You've Got Everything Now
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-05-18
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The Smiths: Studio 54 In Barcelona
Overview: This concert was filmed and seven songs ("Hand In Glove", "Handsome Devil", "Barbarism Begins At Home", "Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now", "Rusholme Ruffians", "The Headmaster Ritual" and "Miserable Lie") were shown in a Spanish one-hour special on the Smiths titled Arsenal. The special also included interviews with Morrissey and Johnny Marr as well as studio songs.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-05-16
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