Johnny Marr to auction guitars he played with The Smiths and Billie Eilish
Johnny Marr is auctioning nearly 100 guitars, including iconic instruments from his time with The Smiths and Billie Eilish.
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Johnny Marr announced the auction of nearly 100 guitars, including instruments played with The Smiths and Billie Eilish. The collection was scheduled for display at Christie's in New York.
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The brief
Johnny Marr is auctioning nearly 100 guitars, including instruments he played with The Smiths and Billie Eilish. The collection will be displayed at Christie's in New York City this week before the auction. Coverage from outlets such as Yahoo, American Songwriter, and The Guardian emphasizes the historical significance of the guitars, particularly those used in Smiths classics like This Charming Man.
The auction includes a wide range of gear, with Marr expressing a desire for the instruments to continue being played. Christie's is handling the auction, and the collection is on display at their New York location. Watch for updates on the auction process and any notable bids or acquisitions from the collection.
Coverage does not yet specify the auction date or details about the bidding process.
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Quick answers
Which guitars are included in the auction?
The auction includes nearly 100 guitars, featuring instruments played with The Smiths and Billie Eilish.
Where will the guitars be displayed before the auction?
The guitars will be on display at Christie's in New York City this week.
What is the significance of these guitars?
Many of the guitars have historical significance, particularly those used in Smiths classics such as This Charming Man.
Coverage (9)
- Collection of Johnny Marr guitars to go on display in NYC ahead of auction Yahoo · 22d ago
- Johnny Marr Is Auctioning the Guitars That Helped Shape Modern Rock American Songwriter · 22d ago
- Johnny Marr auctioning off nearly 100 of his guitars; collection on display at Christie's NY this week BrooklynVegan · 22d ago
- Johnny Marr To Auction Guitar Collection Through Christie’s clashmusic.com · 22d ago
- Johnny Marr auctioning 100 guitars including Smiths classics Far Out Magazine · 22d ago
- “I couldn’t imagine them being put away and left unplayed”: Johnny Marr to sell nearly 100 pieces of gear at auction – including prized Smiths-era guitars Guitar World · 22d ago
- Johnny Marr to auction off dozens of guitars heard on Smiths classics such as This Charming Man The Guardian · 22d ago
- Marr's Guitars The Johnny Marr Collection Christie's - Press center · 22d ago
- Johnny Marr to auction guitars he played with The Smiths and Billie Eilish BBC · 22d ago
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