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Gallagher's Guitar Smashes Records at Auction
23 Apr
Summary
- Noel Gallagher's guitar sold for $96,000 at auction.
- The instrument was used during recording of 'Morning Glory'.
- Lyrics for 'Don't Look Back in Anger' also sold for $38,400.
A guitar once played by Oasis frontman Noel Gallagher has achieved a significant sale at auction in New York, fetching $96,000 (£71,200). This Epiphone EJ-200 was used by Gallagher while the Manchester band was in the process of recording their landmark second album, '(What's the Story) Morning Glory?'.
The critically acclaimed 1995 album is responsible for millions of record sales and features enduring hits such as 'Don't Look Back in Anger' and 'Some Might Say'. The guitar's sale price exceeded its estimated value of $80,000 (£59,500).
Further underscoring the immense value placed on Oasis memorabilia, a handwritten lyric sheet for the beloved song 'Don't Look Back in Anger' was also sold. This separate item commanded a price of $38,400 (£28,513) at the same auction event.
