- Published: 3 November 2016
- ISBN: 9781473519558
- Imprint: Cornerstone Digital
- Format: EBook
- Pages: 480
Set the Boy Free
- Published: 3 November 2016
- ISBN: 9781473519558
- Imprint: Cornerstone Digital
- Format: EBook
- Pages: 480
. . . 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
RTÃ? 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
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