The Best Johnny Marr Guitar Solos

Johnny Marr rejected the guitar-hero solo in favor of layered arpeggios, jangle and texture, redefining what lead guitar could be in 1980s indie rock. His work with the Smiths and beyond influenced generations of British guitarists.

Informed by: Guitar.com, Paste Magazine, Radio X

1. 1
   How Soon Is Now?

   The Smiths · solo by Johnny Marr · 1984
2. 2
   This Charming Man

   The Smiths · solo by Johnny Marr · 1983
3. 3
   The Queen Is Dead

   The Smiths · solo by Johnny Marr · 1986
4. 4
   Shoplifters of the World Unite

   The Smiths · solo by Johnny Marr · 1987
5. 5
   Paint a Vulgar Picture

   The Smiths · solo by Johnny Marr · 1987
6. 6
   There Is a Light That Never Goes Out

   The Smiths · solo by Johnny Marr · 1986
7. 7
   Bigmouth Strikes Again

   The Smiths · solo by Johnny Marr · 1986
8. 8
   Still Ill

   The Smiths · solo by Johnny Marr · 1984
9. 9
   The Headmaster Ritual

   The Smiths · solo by Johnny Marr · 1985
10. 10
    Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before

    The Smiths · solo by Johnny Marr · 1987
11. 11
    Well I Wonder

    The Smiths · solo by Johnny Marr · 1985
12. 12
    That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore

    The Smiths · solo by Johnny Marr · 1985
13. 13
    What Difference Does It Make?

    The Smiths · solo by Johnny Marr · 1984
14. 14
    Barbarism Begins at Home

    The Smiths · solo by Johnny Marr · 1985
15. 15
    Dashboard

    Modest Mouse · solo by Johnny Marr · 2007
16. 16
    Get the Message

    Electronic · solo by Johnny Marr · 1991
17. 17
    Easy Money

    Johnny Marr · solo by Johnny Marr · 2014
18. 18
    New Town Velocity

    Johnny Marr · solo by Johnny Marr · 2013