Noel Gallagher says Johnny Marr has 'always been gung-ho' with his guitars
Noel Gallagher reminisced about Johnny Marr's 'gung-ho' attitude toward his guitar collection, which is currently being auctioned at Christie's. The collection includes iconic instruments used during The Smiths' era, including a Rickenbacker used on the cover of Oasis' 'Supersonic'.
Why it matters
The auction represents a significant moment in British rock history, offering fans and collectors a chance to own instruments that defined the sound of the 80s and 90s.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, The auction includes the Gibson that Marr played in early TV appearances with The Smiths, including this performance on The Tube
Noel Gallagher has said singer Johnny Marr has "always been a bit gung-ho" with his guitars.
Marr, 62, is to auction almost 100 of his guitars, including one he once sent to Oasis that left Gallagher worried it could be damaged
The Smiths musician said he was letting go of his guitars because "I didn't like the idea of my studio space becoming a museum".
The collection is on display in London before going under the hammer at Christie's on 17 September.
"You've always been a bit gung-ho with your guitars," Gallagher said, reminiscing about borrowing the instrument - a black 1982 Rickenbacker 330 Jetglo - to appear on the cover of Oasis' 1994 debut single Supersonic.
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