In celebration of the 40th anniversary of “Back to the Future,” Gibson, the iconic guitar manufacturer based in Nashville, has initiated a search for the missing Cherry Red Gibson ES-345 used by Marty McFly in the film. The guitar is pivotal in a memorable scene where McFly performs at a 1950s high school dance, and despite extensive searches since the 1989 sequel, its whereabouts remain a mystery.
The quest for the guitar has garnered attention alongside Gibson’s production of a documentary titled “Lost to the Future.” A video featuring stars from the film, including Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, and Harry Waters Jr., pleads for help from the public. Huey Lewis, known for the film’s hit “The Power of Love,” also makes a cameo. In the clip, Lloyd humorously channeling Doc Brown proclaims that the guitar is “lost to the future,” while Fox quips that it could be “in some Teamster’s garage.”
During the iconic dance sequence, McFly performs “Earth Angel” and leads the band through a rendition of “Johnny B. Goode,” despite the time paradox of playing a song from the future. Fox envisioned McFly incorporating guitar techniques from his favorite artists, which resulted in an increasingly chaotic performance that left the audience bewildered. McFly’s classic line, “I guess you guys aren’t ready for that yet, but your kids are gonna love it,” highlights the film’s playful exploration of time and cultural impact. The search for the guitar continues as fans and filmmakers celebrate the beloved film’s legacy.
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