John Doran meets The Smiths’ Johnny Marr for the fourth chapter of The British Masters, our interview series featuring the most influential and colourful figures from British popular music history.

In John’s words, Marr is “a musical savant who indelibly altered the sound of British rock and pop music. He soundtracked the adolescence of a generation and has been a beacon of inspiration to many born since.”

Watch the interview on Noisey