Hmm, I wouldn't go as far to say that if Morrissey isn't singing that it might as well be a cover...Johnny Marr did write the music afterall, and I would say thats pretty important.
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Marr should stop singing now.

what the hell? marrs so hellbent on not dwelling on the past or whatever, and progression, but he'll do old songs with anyone BUTT moz? thats complete bullshit.

I really enjoy Marr's "Last Ride," it's quite a catchy song!

I couldnt access Marr's official site.....

after all these years spent hiding in established bands and celebrity supergroups, Johnny Marr will finally know what it feels like to be standing alone and judged as an individual. I wonder how kindly the reviewers and chart positions will treat him...

I saw Neil Finn play here in Auckland at the St. James theatre a few months ago. They did "There is a light" at this gig too (and all of the Auckland shows, I think) As someone who has never seen Morrissey live, and was too young to get into The Smiths when they actually existed, it was an amazing performance ..... despite Neil's kiwi accent the song was amazing .... I was sitting on the edge of my seat with shivers running down my spine. Johnny also played a solo song too ... although it was a bit bluesy for my liking.

I'm as bit upset that Marr quit The Smiths but i wouldn't go off and criticize him he is one of the best damn guitarists in the buisness I don't blame Marr for leaving The Smiths put out alot of good music during their years so let's give the man his due.

Marr answers questions from fans on his site. He even answers lame questions. He even answered my questions! He also graciously answers Morrissey-related questions, although he prefers to look toward the future.

I have Last Ride on a promo CD from some magazine, and it's pretty good. The Healers has been getting props from Oasis, among others. Johnny originally auditioned someone else for vocals, but the band wanted him to do it himself. He sounds passable, and the songwriting on the rest of the album is bound to be great.

I think Johnny Marr is doing fine without Morrissey. He's highly respected in the industry, and he's played with all his favorite artists.

I would love to see the Smiths back together as much as the next fan (I think), but that doesn't mean that everything else Marr does is worthless.

Maybe we'll be seeing Johnny Marr t-shirts again soon!

Marr was as much a player in the Smiths as Moz was. It isn't just another cover.

The reasoning would stand true that when Morrissey does a Smiths' tune that it too is just a cover since Marr is not playing guitar...

While the Smiths are my favorite band and always will be, I do have to ask the question: What has Marr done lately that is brilliant? To call him the best guitarist is ridiculous. At one time, yes, he was brilliant. Now he is just milking it. I have not heard the new band yet so hopefully it sheds some light.