The Music Icons auction takes place next weekend in Times Square
Julien’s Auctions announces the return of its acclaimed Music Icons auction, taking place live May 30-31 at the Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square in New York City. The auction will offer over 700 lots of stage-played instruments, iconic performance fashion, handwritten lyrics, and personal relics from the most legendary names in music, including Kurt Cobain, Eric Clapton, David Bowie, Nirvana, U2, Elvis Presley, Taylor Swift, Freddie Mercury, and The Beatles.
At the heart of this year’s sale is the Julian Lennon Collection, a curated offering of rare Beatles and John Lennon artifacts. Highlights include RIAA gold record awards for “Hey Jude” & “Revolver” as well as lyrics, animation cels from Yellow Submarine, and more. A portion of proceeds will benefit The White Feather Foundation.
Also featured are Kurt Cobain’s 1989 Takamine acoustic-electric guitar used during Nirvana’s 1991 Hilversum Sessions; Dave Grohl’s session-played Remo Acousticon Quadra drum kit; Krist Novoselic’s Warwick Dolphin Pro bass; iconic guitars from Eddie Van Halen, Jack White, Noel Gallagher, Ronnie Wood, and Joe Perry; and performance-worn looks by Cher (Bob Mackie designs), Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Dolly Parton, and Amy Winehouse.
Julien’s will host a free public exhibition of the collection at Hard Rock Cafe New York through May 31st, open daily from 10 am until 11 pm ET.
