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The guitar smashed by Liam Gallagher on the night Oasis disbanded has been sold for £289,800.
The cherry red Gibson ES-355 was destroyed during a backstage altercation just before the band was set to perform on August 28, 2009.
Noel Gallagher’s cherry red Gibson ES-355 was destroyed during a backstage altercation just before Oasis was set to perform on August 28, 2009.Credit: Getty
This incident marked the breaking point for the band, which canceled their Rock en Seine festival performance and did not play together again until this past July.
Noel commented at the time: “He was swinging this guitar around and nearly took my face off with it.
“It ended up on the floor, and I put it out of its misery.”
The guitar, which has since been restored, was one of 400 rare instruments, music memorabilia, and artwork auctioned online by Propstore on Thursday.
Other items included a guitar that sold for £107,100 and a pair of sunglasses that fetched £75,600.
Oasis has announced the replacement for guitarist Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs after he stepped away from the band’s tour for cancer treatment.
The Manchester rockers have enlisted Mike Moore from Liam’s solo band for upcoming gigs in Asia and Australia.
A source informed the Mirror : “Mike Moore has been performing with Liam since 2017, so he is familiar with many of the Oasis songs from the solo performances.
“It’s not a permanent position in the band, and everyone is hoping for Bonehead’s swift recovery, but it’s a great opportunity for Mike, and he is excited to take the stage.”
Moore boasts an impressive portfolio, having contributed to records by Baxter Dury, Duffy, Trampolene, James Arthur, and Peter Doherty.
Bonehead updated fans via social media that he has been responding well to treatment for cancer after being diagnosed at the beginning of 2025 .
Liam and Noel back on stage together for the Oasis reunion concerts.Credit: Getty
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to the guitar that Liam Gallagher smashed?
The guitar, a cherry red Gibson ES-355, was sold for £289,800 after being destroyed during a backstage brawl on August 28, 2009.
Who replaced Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs in Oasis?
Mike Moore from Liam Gallagher's solo band has been brought in to replace Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs for the band's upcoming gigs.
How much did the guitar auction for?
The guitar sold for £289,800 at the auction.
