LONDON (AFP) — Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr, one of the icons of British eighties music, is to become a visiting professor of music at Salford University.
Marr, who co-wrote classic hits "How Soon is Now," "Panic" and "There is a Light That Never Goes Out" will deliver a series of workshops and masterclasses to students following the popular music and recording course.
"Salford University is offering some fantastic opportunities to students in music. It is an honour to be appointed as a professor and I'm excited at the prospect of being able to make a contribution," Marr told reporters.
A spokesman for the university said: "Johnny is a revered guitarist and composer and is held in the highest esteem by many of his fellow performers.
"At the moment he is back at the height of his considerable powers, so it is a tremendous opportunity for our students to gain from Johnny's expertise and experience. He has so much to give and he is such a willing and enthusiastic guy - those students lucky enough to benefit from Johnny's appointment are in for something really special."
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