John Squire

Following the footsteps of the Smiths' Johnny Marr, John Squire established himself as the most talented and influential guitarist/songwriter in late-'80s/early-'90s British rock. Born in southwest Manchester, he grew up on the same street as Ian Brown, and the two became fast friends while attending Altrincham Grammar School. While Brown was outgoing and gregarious, Squire was introverted and in ...more