Episode 5: Meeting Johnny Marr

Episode 5: As teenagers, Simon Wolstrencroft, John Squire and Ian Brown used to come to The Vine pub in Sale, planning world domination for The Patrol.

A guy called Dave called by to tell Si about an amazing guitarist called Johnny Marr. He was looking for a drummer for his band and Dave suggested Si met up with him.

Johnny came by the next night, wearing a long trench coat with hair like Keith Richards!

Along with Andy Rourke on bass, Johnny and Si formed funk band Freak Party.

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Producers: James Delargy John Steven Locke

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