Johnny Marr to auction guitars he played with The Smiths and Billie Eilish
Summary
Johnny Marr is auctioning nearly 100 guitars he has played throughout his career, including ones used with The Smiths and on Billie Eilish's song "No Time To Die." The auction will take place in London this September after the guitars are displayed in New York and London over the summer.Key Facts
- Marr owns over 100 guitars and is selling about 95 of them.
- The guitars include ones played on The Smiths' "This Charming Man" and Billie Eilish's James Bond theme "No Time To Die."
- A Cherry Red Gibson ES-355, given to Marr as part of The Smiths signing to Sire Records, is part of the auction.
- The auction guitars range in estimated price from £1,000 to £150,000.
- Some guitars highlight important moments, like the Rickenbacker 330 Jetglo used on several Smiths songs and the Cherry Gibson Les Paul Standard linked to The Smiths' album "Meat Is Murder."
- Marr decided to sell after photographing his collection for his book, preferring the guitars to inspire new musicians rather than stay in storage.
- Proceeds from 10 lots will be donated to Guide Dogs for the Blind Association and The National Autistic Society.
- The guitars will be shown at Christie's in New York and London before the auction on 17 September.
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