The Smiths: Influences

The Smiths: Influences

Guitar hero Johnny Marr and gifted singer/lyricist Morrissey wrote the tunes that defined The Smiths and together, their musical influences embraced everything from funk and folk, to glam, girl groups and crooners. Head back to the source of those heartwrenching jangles and witty put-downs in these records by The Byrds, The New York Dolls, Bert Jansch, Chic and many others.

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