Blues For Greeny

Being invited to speak and play at the preview of Peter Green's guitar sale at Bonhams was a huge privilege - and a worry, says Neville Marten

- Neville Marten

Peter Green was one of our most loved guitarists. He hit bullseye when it came to feel, note choice, touch and tone, and he stood apart from the crowd in other ways, too. His voice was special, and he exuded a spirituality that touched hearts all around the world. Peter’s estate recently auctioned off his collection of guitars, other musical instruments and ephemera, and the sale was handled by Bonhams in London. When Bonhams invited me, along with current editor-in-chief, Jamie, and former helmsman

“My gladness for having chosen such a slow and ‘easy’ song turned into mild terror. Why? I suddenly had all this space to worry about”

Mick Taylor to form a panel, pick one guitar from the sale and discuss its place in Peter’s musical history, we jumped at the chance.