YELLOWKNIFE - A Yellowknife musician got into one of his favourite guitarist's pants, and he had his fiancée to thank for it.

As a wedding gift for her soon-to-be husband, Karen Johnson submitted the winning bid in an online auction for the Supersuckers guitarist Dan "Thunder" Bolton's jeans, belt and cowboy hat.

Bride-to-be, Karen Johnson, left, with future hubby Robin Wasicuna, right, sporting his new famous pants, belt and hat. The couple are rabid fans of the straight-ahead rock band, the Supersuckers, whose song names include 'Bubblegum and Beer' and 'Bruises to Prove it'. - Herb Mathisen/NNSL photo

The package arrived on Friday and, on Sunday afternoon, Robin Wasicuna was seated on his couch in Bolton's attire.

"It's the best gift a wife could get a husband, that's for sure," he said. "You can't buy that kind of stuff," he said, then paused. "Well, I guess you can, but you know what I mean," he laughed.

Included with the signed rock-and-roll apparel was a lifetime fan club membership, permanent guest list status, and a bundle of free swag, including T-shirts, DVDs and CDs.

"The big prize? I get my name listed in the 'Thank You' section of the liner notes on their next album," said Wasicuna. "It's crazy. Especially, as a musician, it's a big thing for me."

The gift has a deeper meaning for the couple, considering the role the band has played in their relationship.

"This is what got us together," said Wasicuna.

Two years ago, one of Wasicuna's bands played a cover of a Supersuckers song.

"I've been a Supersuckers fan for a long time," said Johnson.

She was happy to have someone to talk to about the band and was eager to invite Wasicuna to her place to show him a signed concert poster she had in her room.

They have been together ever since.

"It was meant to be," said Johnson. "Divine rock and roll intervention."

Wasicuna is a fan of the "punk-influenced rock-and-roll" and also digs that they are a throwback to the old, always touring, straight-ahead rock and roll band.

"They're totally a fan's band," said Wasicuna, who alluded to the band's permanent guest list, which hovers at around 1,000 names.

All Wasicuna has to do now is call the band and he and a guest get into any show they want.

He said his fiancée will always be his "plus one."

The couple will be getting married in town this July and then honeymoon in California.

Wasicuna said he had a gift lined up for his future wife, but that this may have changed it.

"I'm going to have to do something special now," said Wasicuna. "I'm going to have to step my game up."

Johnson had a suggestion. "You could always box up (lead singer) Eddie Spaghetti," she said, adding that she'd be happy to have him sing her a couple songs.