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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Angelito" data-source="post: 1987331193" data-attributes="member: 29860"><p>This needed to be said — thank you! It never ceases to amaze me just how many Moz fans feel the need to denigrate Johnny and minimize his role in the success of the band. He’s unquestionably one of the most important and influential songwriters of his (or any other) generation. Marr’s contribution was equal to that of Morrissey — Johnny’s music provided the perfect mood, feeling, and atmosphere for Moz’s lyrics. One of the things that makes The Smiths so special is that you can strip the songs of the lyrics and still be left with gorgeous music. Likewise, you can strip the songs of music and still be left with brilliant poetry. And when I think of Marr’s studio wizardry and all that he accomplished in The Smiths’ short life, I actually think he played a much larger role than Morrissey in terms of sheer contributions.</p></blockquote><p></p>