A Taylor Swift fan made headlines after shockingly destroying a signed guitar he had purchased at auction for $4,000. The incident occurred at the Ellis County Wild Game Dinner in Texas, a non-profit event supporting local youth education.
The guitar, previously donated to the auction, was authentically signed by Swift. Despite the item’s value and the charitable purpose of the auction, the buyer decided to publicly demolish the instrument. The man’s actions, captured on video, have sparked widespread confusion and outrage among Swift fans and the general public.
While some initially speculated that the destruction was politically motivated due to Swift‘s vocal support for Harris during the 2024 presidential election, the buyer’s true motives remain unclear.
In a poll conducted by UK-based guitar retailer guitarguitar earlier this year, Taylor Swift has been recognized as the 8th best guitarist of the past two decades. This surprising accolade comes as part of guitarguitar‘s celebration of its 20th anniversary, marked by a special exhibition titled ‘Playable’ that highlights exceptional guitarists who have left an indelible mark on the music industry.
The poll, which garnered significant attention from music fans and industry insiders alike, saw John Frusciante of the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS claim the top spot. Frusciante‘s virtuosity and innovative style have long been admired in the guitar community, solidifying his place at the pinnacle of guitarguitar’s rankings.
Taylor Swift‘s inclusion in the list at the 8th position may raise eyebrows among those who primarily associate her with her vocal and songwriting prowess rather than guitar playing. However, Swift‘s consistent use of the guitar throughout her career, especially during live performances and studio recordings, has showcased her versatility and musical depth.
After Frusciante, Alex Turner of ARCTIC MONKEYS takes second place, followed by John Mayer in third.
The complete list of all 20 rankings can be found below:
- John Frusciante (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
- Alex Turner (Arctic Monkeys)
- John Mayer
- Sam Fender
- Jonny Greenwood (Radiohead)
- Chris Shiflett (Foo Fighters)
- Ed O’Brien (Radiohead)
- Taylor Swift
- Tom DeLonge (Blink-182)
- Simon Neil (Biffy Clyro)
- Jim Root (Slipknot)
- Keith Urban
- John 5 (Mötley Crüe)
- Brad Paisley
- Troy Van Leeuwen (Queens Of The Stone Age)
- Albert Hammond Jr. (The Strokes)
- H.E.R.
- Adam Hann (The 1975)
- Ed Sheeran
- Julien Baker
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