Re: Not his playing ability, I'm talking about his songwriting ability. I'll take Whyte
> Colleen you are right to question that one. My guess is that Johnny is
> better in a collaborative band. Marr was great with Electronic and I am
> sure would be amazing if the stars ever aligned properly and put him back
> in the studio with Mozzer. Alan is good. Marr is Marr. Just because we had
> to settle and grew to love Alan, Bozz, Street, etc..., it does not compare
> to The Smiths.
> I know I am going to get flack for that last comment but, lets face it,
> with out The Smiths, we wouldn't even be having this chat session.
> briansd
Brian, no, you're right, Marr is Marr- and don't give a care to any *flack* you may get, who cares. It does not compare to The Smiths- you're correct, and without them, there would BE no Morrissey-Solo. ( Oh, I am sure Morrissey would find a way, he's a genius, let's face it, but The Smiths...)