Set the Boy Free by Johnny Marr
The Sunday Times Bestseller and Winner of the NME Best Book Award 2017 Few groups have had a bigger impact than The Smiths and few musicians are as celebrated as Johnny Marr.
. . wise, breezy, supersmart memoir . . . Marr’s defiantly unghostwritten book is pleasant and direct . . . * Guardian *
An unpretentious, clearly written memoir recounting his journey from a working-class upbringing on the outskirts of Manchester to his status as a musical polymath * The Times *
Set the Boy Free – a telling title again – is much more than an obituary for a brilliant band. It’s also a love letter to the women in Marr’s life … and a guide on how to keep changing and moving on with your creative life. * The Observer *
It is a pleasure …. to read a memoir by a five-star guitar hero that … present[s] a particular life in rock as one of pure, disarming joy and open possibility * New Statesman *
The perfect book for aspiring musicians * Evening Standard *
Excellent * The Sun *
Set the Boy Free is a trip down memory lane featuring the all-star cast that Marr has rubbed shoulders with … and it will likely serve as a guidebook to anyone who's ever dreamed about picking up the guitar and trying their hand at making music for a living because, at its heart, Set the Boy Free is written by a music fan for music fans. * Esquire *
His sweetly and deceptively simple account of his lively youth and The Smith’s early, joyous years … will touch many * Mail on Sunday *
Grounded and positive * MOJO *
His writing is compassionate, courageous and concerned * Gigwise *
Set The Boy Free tells the ordinary yet fascinating story of arguably one of the most influential guitar players of all time * The Pool *
An excellent memoir. . . Stars don't come much brighter than Johnny Marr … And it's a pleasure to hear the story from the man himself * Manchester Evening News *
Smiths fans will love it for the insight into the songs … He is relentlessly upbeat and positive * RTÉ Radio Arena Show *
Set The Boy Free aims to set the record straight on the story of one of rock’s most contentious break–ups * Hot Press *
Marr’s directness is refreshing * AV Club *
A must read for indie fans * Vive le Rock *
An unpretentious, clearly written memoir recounting his journey from a working-class upbringing on the outskirts of Manchester to his status as a musical polymath * The Times *
Set the Boy Free – a telling title again – is much more than an obituary for a brilliant band. It’s also a love letter to the women in Marr’s life … and a guide on how to keep changing and moving on with your creative life. * The Observer *
It is a pleasure …. to read a memoir by a five-star guitar hero that … present[s] a particular life in rock as one of pure, disarming joy and open possibility * New Statesman *
The perfect book for aspiring musicians * Evening Standard *
Excellent * The Sun *
Set the Boy Free is a trip down memory lane featuring the all-star cast that Marr has rubbed shoulders with … and it will likely serve as a guidebook to anyone who's ever dreamed about picking up the guitar and trying their hand at making music for a living because, at its heart, Set the Boy Free is written by a music fan for music fans. * Esquire *
His sweetly and deceptively simple account of his lively youth and The Smith’s early, joyous years … will touch many * Mail on Sunday *
Grounded and positive * MOJO *
His writing is compassionate, courageous and concerned * Gigwise *
Set The Boy Free tells the ordinary yet fascinating story of arguably one of the most influential guitar players of all time * The Pool *
An excellent memoir. . . Stars don't come much brighter than Johnny Marr … And it's a pleasure to hear the story from the man himself * Manchester Evening News *
Smiths fans will love it for the insight into the songs … He is relentlessly upbeat and positive * RTÉ Radio Arena Show *
Set The Boy Free aims to set the record straight on the story of one of rock’s most contentious break–ups * Hot Press *
Marr’s directness is refreshing * AV Club *
A must read for indie fans * Vive le Rock *
Johnny Marr is a musician and songwriter. Between 1982 and 1987 he was the guitarist and co-founder of The Smiths. He is now an established solo artist who has released two albums, The Messenger and Playland, to date. He currently lives in Manchester.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781784751791 |
| ISBN 10 | 1784751790 |
| Title | Set the Boy Free |
| Author | Johnny Marr |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cornerstone |
| Year published | 2017-06-01 |
| Number of pages | 480 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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