Johnny Marr to Auction Historic Guitar Collection
Johnny Marr, former guitarist for The Smiths, is set to auction off nearly 100 of his guitars through Christie's London. The collection includes instruments used on classic Smiths tracks and during collaborations with artists like Billie Eilish.
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Johnny Marr to auction guitars he played with The Smiths and Billie Eilish
The Smiths musician says he's selling his collection to stop his studio from becoming a museum.
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Christie’s sale in London in September carries estimates up to £150,000, with some instruments also used by Noel Gallagher and Bernard Sumner Johnny Marr is preparing to auction off about 80 of his guitars, including the Rickenbacker heard on This Charming Man. Marr has partnered with Christie’s for the auction, which will take place on 17 September in London, with the collection – including amps and other equipment – available for the public to view in London and New York prior to the sale. ...
By Ben Beaumont-Thomas
Read full article →Johnny Marr to Auction Historic Guitar Collection at Christie’s London Sale
A portion of proceeds from the sale will be donated to two charities of Marr's choice.
By Sophie Williams
Read full article →Johnny Marr to auction nearly 100 of his guitars, including ones played with The Smiths and Billie Eilish
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