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Dr. Johnny Marr

07/10/2012
. (Gibson) Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr has been given an honorary degree by the University of Salford in Manchester, England.

The presentation takes place at the University on July 19.The Daily Express reports that Marr said of the honor:

"I'm very pleased to be given an honorary degree by Salford University. I've enjoyed working with the students in my capacity as visiting professor and hopefully we can find some more opportunities for creative work in the future." more on this story

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