Surprise – The Gibson Les Paul by Mick Taylor reappeared in New York
A 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard stolen from Rolling Stones in the 1970s has just been found in a completely unexpected way. The instrument, which belonged to the former guitarist of the group Mick Taylor, was identified in a collection of 500 guitars recently acquired by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
The guitar had been stolen during the sessions for the album Exile On Main St. In 1972, recorded at Villa Nellcôte, on the Côte d’Azur. The rumor wants the burglary to have been perpetrated by local dealers to which Keith Richards was of money. In total, nine guitars had been stolen, as well as the bass of Bill Wyman and the saxophone of Bobby Keys.
More than an instrument, a page in rock history
It was Marlies Damming, manager of Mick Taylor, who confirmed on page six that the Les Paul of 1959 was well part of the collection obtained by the museum. The identification was made possible thanks to the unique “flaming” shade of the guitar.
“There are many photos of Mick Taylor playing this Les Paul, because it was his main guitar until his disappearance,” said Marlies Damming. “What is interesting with these vintage Paul is that they are renowned for their shade, which is unique, as a fingerprint. »»
This guitar has a particularly rich story. Mick Taylor had bought it from Keith Richards in 1967, and she was played during the infamous Altamont concert in 1969. (…)
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