| For the iconic sunset slot on Friday, Cactusfestival brings in none other than rock’n’roll royalty: Johnny Marr. Marr began his career in the early ’80s as the guitarist and songwriter for The Smiths. He defined their timeless sound and co-wrote classics like ‘There’s A Light That Never Goes Out’, ‘This Charming Man’, and ‘Bigmouth Strikes Again‘. This instantly cemented Marr as one of the most influential songwriters and guitarists in British rock. Even after The Smiths disbanded, he remained indispensable and relevant. Marr joined bands like The The, Modest Mouse, and The Cribs and collaborated with legends such as Bryan Ferry, The Pretenders, Talking Heads, The Avalanches, Hans Zimmer and (self-proclaimed Smiths fan) Billie Eilish. On top of that, he released four UK Top 10 solo albums. To this day, Johnny Marr consistently ranks among the world’s greatest guitarists, with his music being rediscovered by new generations. Anyone who’s seen Johnny Marr live — like last year in a packed Barn at Rock Werchter — knows what to expect: an uptempo ride through the very best of his career. He proves that even in 2025, rock — in the right hands — can still throw one hell of a party. From young to old, everyone sings along to the anthems of Johnny ‘Fucking’ Marr! |
JOHNNY MARR
— uk
- Fri, July 11th
- Exclusive concert!
