Johnny Marr: The Messenger
One of my most prized concert experiences was seeing R.E.M. with Johnny Marr perform “Pretty Persuasion.” It was not because Johnny Marr particularly added…
Read MoreOne of my most prized concert experiences was seeing R.E.M. with Johnny Marr perform “Pretty Persuasion.” It was not because Johnny Marr particularly added…
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