Legendary guitarist and songwriter Johnny Marr is to play a gig at Gloucester Guildhall.
Described by NME as a 'Godlike genius, unmistakeable wordsmith and legendary guitar player" Marr is perhaps best known for his time between 1982-87 with The Smiths.
As part of a major UK tour Marr will play the Gloucester gig on October 4.
After The Smiths he went to achieve critical acclaim with bands including The The and The Cribs as well as carving out a global reputation as a solo artist.
He is currently riding on the crest of a wave following the glowing reception which greeted his top 10 debut solo album 'The Messenger.'
Marr completed his debut solo tour in March which included two sold-out homecoming shows in Manchester and a rapturously received set at London's O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire.
After supporting The Stone Roses recently, Johnny Marr's international touring schedule includes numerous key festivals.
The full tour schedule is listed below. Tickets go on sale on Friday, June 21 from: Gigsandtours.com
June
27th – Portsmouth, Wedgewood Rooms (warm-up show)
28th – Exeter, Phoenix (warm-up show)
29th – Glastonbury
July
1st – Milan, San Siro Hippodrome
2nd – Bologna, Vicolo Bolognese
3rd – Ancona, Mole Vanvitelliana
6th – Isle of Man Festival
7th – Manchester, Jodrell Bank (special guest to New Order)
14th – T in the Park
18th – Portugal, Super Bock Super Rock
19th – Spain, Benicassim
27th – Kendal Calling
August
10th – Japan, Summer Sonic
11th – Japan, Summer Sonic
15th – Belgium, Pukkelpop
23rd – Paris, Rock En Seine
24th – Reading Festival
25th – Leeds Festival
September
1st – Dublin, Electric Picnic
7th – Bestival
OCTOBER – NEW HEADLINE TOUR
4th – Gloucester, Guildhall
5th – Wrexham, Central Station
6th – Newcastle, O2 Academy
12th – Manchester, Academy 1
13th – Leeds, Metropolitan University
14th – Wolverhampton, Wulfrun Hall
16th – Nottingham, Rock City
17th – Bristol, O2 Academy 1
18th – London, Roundhouse
