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Michael J. Fox Reveals Back to the Future Gaffe

11/10/2025

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Michael J. Fox (actor) revealed a mistake in Back to the Future involving the Gibson ES-345 guitar.
The Gibson ES-345 guitar represents a nod to Chuck Berry, but it was not introduced until 1958.
The scene is set in 1955.
Fox discusses the oversight in his memoir Future Boy.
The film’s production included recasting the lead from Eric Stoltz to Fox.

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Story summary

Michael J. Fox (actor) revealed a mistake in Back to the Future involving the Gibson ES-345 guitar.
The Gibson ES-345 guitar represents a nod to Chuck Berry, but it was not introduced until 1958.
The scene is set in 1955.
Fox discusses the oversight in his memoir Future Boy.
The film’s production included recasting the lead from Eric Stoltz to Fox.