I Lost All Respect For Johnny Marr…

Johnny Marr recently said that players like Yngwie Malmsteen should be “forgotten as soon as possible.” As someone who genuinely respects The Smiths and Johnny Marr’s influence on alternative music, I didn’t expect to disagree this strongly. This isn’t just about Yngwie. It’s about a much bigger problem in modern guitar culture: the constant war on virtuosity, guitar heroes, and technical excellence. Were players like Yngwie, Eddie Van Halen, and Randy Rhoads actually bad for music? Or are we rewriting history? Let’s talk about it. If you enjoy deep dives into guitar culture, music history, technique, and industry analysis, subscribe for more. 🎸 Private Guitar Lessons I offer private one-on-one guitar instruction, for players who want focused, individualized work. Private instruction is best for: • players with very specific goals • professionals or semi-pros • those who want deep, personalized feedback Availability is limited and not guaranteed year-round. 👉 Email: [email protected] with subject “Lessons”. Please write a short email stating your case and if it’s a good fit we will work together. ⸻ WHO THIS IS FOR (AND WHO IT ISN’T) This work is not for: • beginners • people looking for fast results • content-driven “lick collecting” It is for: • guitarists who care about how they sound • players frustrated by shallow instruction • adults who want to use their practice time wisely If that resonates, you’ll feel it immediately. ⸻ 📬 Newsletter I write about music, guitar, recording, and craft — without hype. 👉 Subscribe here: https://www.sergedroban.com/free-news... -Instagram:   / sergeshreds   Thanks You All For Your Support! Need Gear? This is all the gear I either currently use, have used in the past, or recommend to students: https://www.sweetwater.com