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Ian Brown and Johnny Marr Team Up for TV Soundtrack

Former Stone Roses frontman Ian Brown is enlisting the talent of legendary Smiths/Modest Mouse/Cribs guitarist Johnny Marr to compose some material for a television show....  read more

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The Smiths deny Coachella 2009 reunion rumors

The tradition of the Coachella Festival in Indio, Calif. reuniting bands is now legendary. As the story goes, the festival organizers were having a hard time getting a headlining band in 2001, so they found a friend to convince Jane's Addiction to get back together and play. Since then, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Iggy Pop and the Stooges, Pixies, Bauhaus, Gang of Four, Rage Against the Machine, The Jesus and Mary Chain and My Bloody Valentine have all rejoined for the festival....  read more

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Johnny Marr Gets A Kick From PF Flyers

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Long has ex-Smith Johnny Marr sported PF Flyers without thanks or even recognition from the historic shoe brand, but all that will change this summer when the Modest Mouse guitarist's very own limited edition kicks hit the market. Marr, whose signature is etched on the shoe's tongue, designed the PF Flyers Center Lo himself with dark blue leather and black accents. Only 108 pairs of the sneaker will be available in the U.S. beginning July 10 for the price of $80, with another 108 on sale in the U.K. for £40. To purchase your pair, visit Cure Autism Now’s homepage....  read more

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