The Johnny Marrvellous Network

A Johnny Marr fan community

THE Johnny
Marrvellous
Network

a Johnny Marr fan community

About the Community

THE JOHNNY MARRVELLOUS NETWORK was established in 2014 as a means of not only showing our love and appreciation for Johnny as an artist, but also of bringing together his fans from around the globe.

Through our projects and social networks, we seek to create a friendly and enthusiastic community where fans from all backgrounds can connect over their shared interest in Johnny’s work.

We believe that Johnny’s own enthusiasm, kindness and positive attitude is reflected in the vast majority of his fanbase, and we are proud that many offline friendships have been forged through our activities over the past few years.

The Marr, The Merrier

Visit The Marrchives.

Enjoy trawling through a comprehensive collection of scanned magazine interviews and other print-only materials covering Johnny’s career from 1984 onwards.

Featured Publications

Celebrate! Celebrate! Celebrate! (2023)

A jubilant collection showcasing the best moments from Johnny’s decade-long solo career and tours, meticulously selected from our extensive array of tour books and publications. Complete with exclusive bonus content and captivating chapter introductions authored by Seán Fleming, Gabe Echazabal, Alison Moore, Linda Poulnott, Alisa Harrison, and Denise DeNezza.

Mission Velocity (2020)

Mission Velocity, a 220+ page tribute published for Johnny’s birthday in 2020, captures the vibrance and energy of Johnny’s solo-era live shows. This comprehensive book collects treasured tour memories from over 70 fans worldwide, detailed descriptions of memorable concerts, fan anecdotes, and reflections on Johnny’s impact on his devoted audience. Each page showcases the enduring legacy of his music and the vibrant community he has built over the years.

Following Illumination (2019)

Through a series of intimate interviews, the film introduces us to a diverse group of fans who share their personal stories and the profound impact Marr’s music has had on their lives. The documentary also features candid moments with Johnny Marr himself, providing insight into his creative process, his relationship with his fans, and his reflections on the Call The Comet tour.

Get in the picture, c'mon

Exclusive photos of Johnny over the years by the Johnny Marrvellous admins, Aly & Ory.

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until Johnny’s birthday!

Break Into Creation

Johnny Marr-inspired works from the community.

"A performance by Johnny Marr is always a wonderfully euphoric experience - his ability to effortlessly combine natural talent, stage presence and warmness of spirit makes him so endearing."

"The magic of Johnny's music, and the rapture and euphoria of sharing the experience of his live concerts with likeminded people, is something I still find hard to express. Even now, when I listen to "Call the Comet", the memories of that wonderful time bring a real warmth to my heart. Special moments that will remain with me until my dying day."

"...As chief songwriter, lead guitarist, lead vocalist and co-producer of the album ('The Messenger') Marr has lovingly and studiously combined all of the many talents he's mastered throughout his years as a musician and has, seemingly, culminated his skills and his overt love of music as both a fan and a student himself, and created the album that so many of his fans knew he had inside him for so long..."

"Johnny's songs are companions for life: sublime, self-contained little worlds that can lift you into the day, or into whose psychical spheres you can disappear."

About Us

The Johnny Marrvellous admins, Aly & Ory, have both had a long-time interest in Johnny’s career, from The Smiths era onwards.

ORY is a multilingual multimedia artist and digital nomad, currently working in the hi-tech industry. She practices meditation, enjoys early morning walks, Swedish Death Cleaning and vintage video games. She has a keen interest in space and the possibility of life beyond our planet.

Her favourite Johnny Marr song is (currently) Rubicon.

ALY is an academic philosopher specializing in philosophy of the mind and bio-ethics, working primarily in Melbourne and Berlin. She is an amateur archer, Qigong practitioner and devoted mum to a miniature poodle named Yuri. Other interests include Dada and Surrealist art, Greek Mythology and Philately.

Her favorite Johnny Marr song is (always and forever) Spiral Cities.

We can often be found on UK / European tours, handing out free I ❤ Johnny Marr badges. Come say Hi Hello – we’d love to meet you!