About Nile Marr
Born 1992. Nile Marr is a British guitarist, singer and songwriter.
Nile Marr (born 21 February 1992) is a British musician and songwriter. After forming part of a trio named Man Made, he released his debut solo album Are You Happy Now? in 2020. He is the son of musician Johnny Marr.
Career Marr started out as a solo artist, They released their debut album TV Broke My Brain in 2016, although its constituent songs were written over a period of eight years.
Marr released a debut solo album in 2020, titled Are You Happy Now? "Part Time Girl" was released as its first single in 2019. "Are You Happy Now?" followed in June 2020, and "Teenage Kissers" in October.
An EP, Still Hearts, was released on 24 April 2020. "Still Hearts" was its first single. Aside from the title track, there are two other tracks: "Hush" and "The Pusher".
Marr added acoustic guitar and backing vocals on 7 Worlds Collide's 2009 album The Sun Came Out. He has also appeared on two of his father's albums: on 2013's The Messenger he plays as a soloist, while on 2014's Playland he adds backing vocals. Fugazi and Elliott Smith. "How We Drift"/"Only Time Can Break Your Heart" (2021)
Personal life Marr is the son of former Smiths guitarist and current solo artist Johnny Marr and his wife Angela. He was named for one of his father's musical heroes, Chic's Nile Rodgers. He has a sister, Sonny.
Marr attended Oakfield Nursery School in Altrincham, Greater Manchester. His family moved to Portland, Oregon, between 2005 and 2010. He returned permanently to his hometown of Manchester in 2018.
As of June 2019, Marr was married.
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Who is Nile Marr?
British musician and songwriter
When was Nile Marr born?
Nile Marr was born on 21 February 1992 in Manchester.
What is Nile Marr's occupation?
Nile Marr is a guitarist, singer and songwriter.
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Nile Marr is British.
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