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BBC News
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Johnny Marr 'record store legend' plaque unveiled in Manchester
A plaque has been unveiled in Manchester honouring musician, Johnny Marr, who has been awarded the title of "record store legend".The 61-year-old's support of independent record stores worldwide has been commemorated with a plaque at Piccadilly Records, situated in the city where he co-founded rock band The Smiths in accolade is a joint honour presented by both Record Store Day US and UK, and follows on from Sir Elton John becoming the first recipient of the award in said he had known staff in Piccadilly Records for 20 years and "this plaque is a very nice thing to be associated with". He said going to a record store was "a nice pastime" and "if they were to completely disappear, the high street or the city centre would be a much worse-off place".Marr described them as "magical", saying "there's something about the presence of a record store".Andy McQueen, of Piccadilly Records, said: "Johnny Marr is our favourite living artist and his music has sound tracked our lives for over 40 years."To be associated with him in this beautiful way; well, the pleasure, the privilege, is ours." For Record Store Day 2025, Marr will release a special edition of album Look Out Live! which captured his Hammersmith Apollo show in London track listing includes hits such as Hi Hello and The Smiths classics This Charming Man and How Soon Is Now?.The 18th annual celebration of Record Store Day 2025 will take place on Saturday 12 April and will see thousand of record shops take part with in-store performances, parties and limited-edition releases from more than 300 artists. In 1982, Marr and fellow Mancunian, Morrissey formed The Smiths, also comprised of bassist Andy Rourke and drummer Mike band had hits with songs including Bigmouth Strikes Again and There Is a Light That Never Goes Out, but Marr left to undertake other projects in 2024, following news of the Oasis reunion, he revealed he had turned down the chance of a reunion tour with The solo career has seen him collaborate with US pop star Billie Eilish and rock bands, Modest Mouse and Talking Heads as well Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
The Independent
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Johnny Marr honoured with huge Record Store Day accolade
Manchester has honoured hometown hero and musician Johnny Marr with the title of "Record Store Legend". A plaque commemorating the 61-year-old's global support of independent record stores was unveiled at Piccadilly Records, a fitting location in the city where Marr co-founded the iconic band The Smiths in 1982. The transatlantic accolade, bestowed jointly by Record Store Day US and UK, follows Sir Elton John who was the inaugural recipient in 2017. Marr said: 'Going out to a record store, it's a nice pastime. 'It's a part of the culture, if they were to completely disappear the high street or the city centre would be a much worse-off place. There's something about the presence of a record store. 'It's a magical thing. I've known the staff in Piccadilly Records for 20 years … this plaque is a very nice thing to be associated with.' For Record Store Day 2025, Marr will release a special edition of album Look Out Live! which captured his Hammersmith Apollo show in London 2024. The track listing includes hits such as Hi Hello and The Smiths classics This Charming Man and How Soon Is Now?. Andy McQueen, of Piccadilly Records, said: 'Johnny Marr is our favourite living artist and his music has soundtracked our lives for over forty years. 'To be associated with him in this beautiful way; well, the pleasure, the privilege, is ours.' In 1982, Marr and fellow Mancunian Morrissey formed The Smiths, also comprised of bassist Andy Rourke and drummer Mike Joyce. Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 30-day free trial Sign up The band had hits with songs including Bigmouth Strikes Again and There Is a Light That Never Goes Out, but Marr walked out to undertake other projects in 1987. In 2024, following news of the Oasis reunion, he revealed he had turned down the chance of a reunion tour with The Smiths. Marr's solo career has seen him collaborate with US pop star Billie Eilish and rock bands Modest Mouse and Talking Heads as well Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer. The 18th annual celebration of Record Store Day 2025 will take place on Saturday April 12 and will see thousand of record shops take part with parties, in-store performances and limited-edition releases from more than 300 artists.
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Doves at Aviva Studios: Manchester heroes' first home city shows in 15 years worth the wait
Doves celebrated that true feel of Manchester when they brought the curtain down on two nights at the city's Aviva Studios. The band, formed in Wilmslow, back in 1998, are currently on the road in support of sixth album Constellations for The Lonely. Thursday and Friday's gigs being the group's first in Manchester for 15 years. Judging on the performance delivered during the latter, they've been worth the wait, as long as it has been. Off-the-bat, it is only right to acknowledge frontman Jimi Goodwin is not currently touring with Doves as he takes a break from live shows to concentrate on his mental health. Goodwin is present on their recently-released record, even spotted in the iconic Piccadilly Records promoting it earlier this week, and has asked for the attention to be on his bandmates during this run of concerts - which is what we'll do. READ MORE: Huge Bollywood celebration coming to Manchester for first time in 25 years with Co-op Live show READ MORE: Glastonbury Festival fans issue warning as they make same complaint about 2025 line-up On Friday evening, as Doves took flight in the Avivia's Hall venue, Jez Williams ably headed the lion's share of the vocal responsibilities with brother Andy, on occasion relinquishing his drums, for the lead on some Doves classics. Arriving on the stage with a backdrop evoking the Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe film, The Lighthouse, Doves steered their adoring fans through a wonderful night of melodic indie music which has stood the test of time. Cold Dreaming and Renegade being gratefully received offerings from Constellations. Jez addressing the crowd: 'Hello beautiful Mancunians, what a posh venue, we'll have to up our game.' While a touching moment came when brother Andy revealed the pair's 89-year-old mum was in the crowd proudly watching her sons. When the unmistakable Snowdon and Pounding, arguably the set's highlight, came the festivities really did start to feel like a Friday night. The latter being a regular on the matchday playlist at the Etihad Stadium - of course home to Jez and Andy's beloved Manchester City. It is worth noting, some may have seen Doves poke a little of fun, this week, at that other famous City supporting band, featuring two brothers, while promoting Constellations for The Lonely. During Pounding, Jez made a defiant dedication to 'Manchester of the old' with nods to The Boardwalk, The Haçienda and Granada - among some other of the city's institutions. He added: 'I love this city, it is f**king beautiful.' Last Broadcast and Black and White Town, which closed the main set, were some of the major pluses, in a night, where the packed out crowd showed their admiration for one of Manchester's underrated bands. The Williams brothers, and their talented touring ensemble returned to the stage, which had the feeling of being set up for a 6Music TV special, for a very generous four-song encore - there were certainly no complaints from the masses. Andy briefly leaving his drums to guide the Aviva through Kingdom of Rust while later Doves favourite There Goes the Fear saw many fall into moments of tender embrace. Just when it felt like the hugely-enjoyable night was over, Jez chimed: 'It's Friday night, do you want one more?'. There was really no need to ask with staple Doves cover Space Face, featuring accompanying graphics from Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey, being the band's own nod to those Haçienda days of yore. While it would be lovely to see Jimi Goodwin, at some point, reunite on stage with his bandmates, Doves, are flying pretty solidly in his absence. Firesuite Carousels Words Cold Dreaming Here It Comes Renegade Snowden Cycle of Hurt Winter Hill Strange Weather Pounding Last Year's Man Rise Last Broadcast 10:03 Caught by the River Black and White Town The Cedar Room Kingdom of Rust There Goes the Fear Space Face
