Johnny Marr’s legendary guitars are set to go under the hammer this summer. In a landmark sale taking place at Christie’s in London on Sept. 17, Marr is set to auction a vast collection of instruments that have helped define some of the most influential British indie music of the past four decades.
Titled Marr’s Guitars: The Johnny Marr Collection after the 2023 coffee table book Marr’s Guitars, the auction will feature around 80 guitars, alongside amplifiers and touring equipment. The collection traces Marr’s career from his breakthrough as co-founder of seminal Manchester group The Smiths through to his…
