Own a Piece of Pop History: George Michael's Iconic 'Faith' Guitar Hits Auction!

George Michael was a legendary pop singer from Hertfordshire who became famous in the 1980s. He started his career as part of the band Wham! and later became a successful solo artist. One of his most iconic songs is 'Faith,' which was the title track of his first solo album released in 1987. The album sold more than 25 million copies around the world. In the music video for 'Faith,' George Michael played a unique acoustic guitar while wearing a leather jacket and aviator sunglasses. This look helped him create a new image as a solo artist. Now, the very guitar he played in that video is going to be auctioned. Experts believe it could sell for as much as £100,000. The auction will be held by Sworders on 29 October. The guitar is part of a larger collection that belonged to Siobhan Bailey, who was George Michael's personal assistant for over 20 years. She passed away in 2014, and her collection includes many interesting items from George Michael's career. Some of these items are tour itineraries from both Wham! and George Michael's solo tours. There is also a gold disc that celebrates 500,000 UK sales of the hit song 'Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go. ' This gold disc is expected to sell for at least £200. The entire collection could be worth more than £200,000. The guitar itself is a 1940s Gretsch Synchromatic 160, which has a sunburst pattern and comes with a black case labeled 'Rockabilly Rebel. ' According to Guy Schooling, the chairman of Sworders, the Faith guitar is the 'jewel in the crown' of the collection. He believes that fans from all over the world will be excited to own a piece of music history and something that represents the spirit of one of pop music's greatest stars. Earlier this year, the leather jacket George Michael wore in the 'Faith' video was also sold at an auction. The Ray-Ban sunglasses he wore during his 1988 Faith Tour will be auctioned soon as well, and they are expected to fetch at least £15,000. George Michael and Wham! were known for their catchy songs and stylish looks. They even visited the Great Wall of China in 1985, which was a big moment for the band. Fans who remember George Michael's music and style now have a chance to own something that belonged to him. This auction is a unique opportunity for collectors and fans to celebrate the legacy of a pop music legend.