Johnny Marr blasted UPS on social media after his guitars disappeared in transit a week prior, though the situation was updated and the guitars were later found and returned by UPS. The legendary guitarist initially questioned UPS’s handling of the lost instruments, but later issued an update thanking them for sorting out the guitars and getting them back to him.
The Incident.
- Initial Outcry: On September 17, 2025, Marr posted to X (formerly Twitter) asking “Dear @UPS where are my guitars? They disappeared a week ago” and sharing hashtags #fuckUPSinc and #freemyguitars.
- Escalation: He followed up with quick messages like “Ring Ring @UPS” and “Knock Knock @UPS” to pressure the company.
- Guitars’ Significance: The instruments, one with a case label reading ’80s icon’ and another saying ‘Woke As F**k,’ are highly significant to Marr’s music and career.
The Resolution.
- Guitars Found: A day later, Marr posted a follow-up to confirm that the guitars had been located and were returned by UPS.
- Gratitude: He wrote, “@UPS Whoever sorted out my guitars, thank you” in a later post.
Dear @UPS where are my guitars ? They disappeared a week ago. I’m hearing from you now that they’ve been lost. Explain @fender @gibson #fuckUPSinc #freemyguitars
— Johnny Marr (@Johnny_Marr) September 17, 2025
Dear @UPS where are my guitars ? They disappeared a week ago. I’m hearing from you now that they’ve been lost. Explain @fender @gibson #fuckUPSinc #freemyguitars
— Johnny Marr (@Johnny_Marr) September 17, 2025
Knock Knock @UPS #freemyguitars #fuckUPSinc
— Johnny Marr (@Johnny_Marr) September 17, 2025
Knock Knock @UPS #freemyguitars #fuckUPSinc
— Johnny Marr (@Johnny_Marr) September 17, 2025
Look for one that says ‘80’s Icon’ on the case and another one that says ‘Woke As Fuck’ @UPS
— Johnny Marr (@Johnny_Marr) September 17, 2025
@UPS Whoever sorted out my guitars, thank you.
— Johnny Marr (@Johnny_Marr) September 18, 2025
