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Johnny Marr returned to the music scene in 1989 with New Order's Bernard Sumner and Pet Shop Boy Neil Tennant in the supergroup Electronic.

Electronic released three albums over the next decade.

Marr was also a member of The The, recording two albums with the group between 1989 and 1993.

He has worked as a session musician and writing collaborator with artists including The Pretenders, Bryan Ferry, Pet Shop Boys, Billy Bragg, Black Grape, Talking Heads, Crowded House, and Beck.

In 2000 he started another band, Johnny Marr and the Healers, which enjoyed moderate success, and later worked as a guest musician on the Oasis album Heathen Chemistry ( 2002 ).

In 2006 he began work with Modest Mouse's Isaac Brock on songs that eventually featured on the band's 2007 release, We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank.

Modest Mouse subsequently announced that Marr was a fully fledged member, and the reformed line-up toured extensively in 2006 – 07.

Marr also recorded with Liam Gallagher of Oasis.

In January 2008, it was reported that Marr had taken part in a week-long songwriting session at Moolah Rouge recording studio in Stockport with Wakefield indie group The Cribs.

Marr's association with the band lasted three years and included an appearance on its fourth album, Ignore the Ignorant ( 2009 ).

His departure from the group was announced in April 2011.

He is now working on solo material.

In addition to his activities as a musician and songwriter, Marr produced Haven's debut album, Between the Senses ( 2002 ).