The auction of Rory Gallagher's iconic 1961 Fender Stratocaster has provoked an emotional reaction, with a grassroots movement in Ireland – now supported by some government officials – campaigning to keep the guitar in the country as a “national treasure.” A GoFundMe for the campaign seeks to raise €1m, and sits at €65,000 at the time of writing.
Bonamassa had been rumored to be one of the guitar collectors interested in bidding on the highly coveted instrument. However, he is now setting the record straight by backing the Irish campaign.
