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Who was Marr's co-songwriter in the Smiths?

  • Andy Rourke

  • Morrissey

  • Mike Joyce

  • None of the above

Answer

The answer is Morrissey. Johnny Marr and Morrissey formed the English rock band the Smiths in Manchester in 1982. The band's distinctive jangle pop sound, with Marr's chiming guitar work, and Morrissey's distinctive vocal style and often dark lyrical themes, gained them a cult following. The Smiths achieved critical acclaim and commercial success in the UK and US before disbanding in 1987.
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