Johnny Marr Guitars Fetch Nearly £4m at Auction
A collection of guitars once owned by The Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr, including one used on the band's debut album and on the cover of Oasis's first single, sold for close to £4 million.
A collection of guitars formerly owned by Johnny Marr, best known as the guitarist of The Smiths, sold for almost £4 million at auction, according to the BBC.
Among the instruments was one that Marr used on The Smiths' self-titled debut album and which also appeared on the cover of Oasis's debut single, the BBC reported.
Details of the auction house, the exact sale date and the full list of items sold were not specified in the available report.
Marr, who co-wrote many of The Smiths' songs with singer Morrissey during the band's run in the 1980s, has remained an influential figure in British rock music.
The BBC did not provide further details on the identity of the buyers or the breakdown of prices for individual guitars in the collection.
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- Johnny Marr guitars sell for almost £4m at auction — BBC Entertainment & Arts
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