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AN amp once owned by a pop legend will be used to perform a tribute to
the most iconic band in modern music - at a gig in Altrincham.
The piece of equipment, once the property of George Harrison, will be
used to play songs by the Beatles at the 4 Teas In Alty event.
It accompanied Harrison on a range of projects, including the
recording of the supergroup’s Sgt Pepper and Revolver albums - and
current owner Chris Hewitt said the piece is worth between £75,000 and
£100,000.
Former Oasis guitarist Bonehead will use the prized piece of equipment
to pay musical homage to The Beatles during a performance at South City
Music, in Altrincham, on August 17.
The 59-year-old, who started Ozit Morpheus Records and Chris Hewitt
Music Archive, said he came across the amp while putting together an
exhibition on 70s cult band Joy Division.
He said: “I was putting together a Joy Division and Martin Hannett
exhibition with Peter Hook in 2010 and part of my remit was to find the
exact same equipment they used on stage.
“So I was pleased when I managed to find an amp to buy for the Joy
Division exhibition - and even more pleased when during a repair my amp
repairer found the George Harrison Beatles markings on it.
“I also now have documentaion from Apple in the 70s to show that George owned this particular amp.”
Chris, who lives in Northwich, said the amp has many distinctive
musical qualities and said the sound it produces can’t be captured on
modern amps.
He said he’s a Beatles fan and he met a “quiet and reserved” George while working for the star’s Dark Horse record label in London
in 1975.
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