David Bowie’s first demo tape tops $50,000 at Omega Auctions
David Bowie’s first demo tape sold for than $50,000 during a sale of music memorabilia at Omega Auctions in the U.K Bowie was just 16 years old in 1963 when […]
2018-09-12
John Lennon’s stamp collection on display at The Smithsonian
John Lennon’s childhood stamp collection is now on display in a new exhibition at the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum. Entitled ‘John Lennon: The Green Album’, the exhibition runs until February […]
2018-09-10
Paul McCartney’s Mini Cooper heads to auction in Indiana
A famous Mini Cooper owned by Paul McCartney is expected to fetch a six-figure sum when it goes up for sale in Indiana next month. The historic car will be […]
2018-08-15
George Harrison’s Maton Mastersound guitar could fetch $500,000
A guitar used by George Harrison during The Beatles’ last appearance at The Cavern Club is heading to auction in the U.K next month. Harrison played the 1963 Maton Mastersound […]
2018-08-03
Lady Gaga’s crazy outfits lead pop star memorabilia auction
A collection of outlandish outfits worn by Lady Gaga led a sale of music memorabilia at Gotta Have Rock and Roll Auctions last week. Gaga’s unusual fashion choices have fetched […]
By Tom Meyrick
2018-08-02
Elvis Presley’s bullet-riddled TV set up for sale at Graceland
A TV set blasted at gunpoint by Elvis Presley is amongst the highlights of an upcoming auction at Graceland next month. The sale, which takes place at Presley’s former Memphis […]
2018-07-26
David Bowie’s first demo tape rediscovered after 50 years
David Bowie’s first demo tape is up for auction in the U.K, having been rediscovered by his former band mate after more than 50 years. The recording dates from 1963, […]
2018-07-24
Prince’s own copy of Purple Rain to sell at Heritage Auctions
Prince’s personal copy of his seminal album Purple Rain is amongst the highlights of a Heritage Auctions entertainment memorabilia sale in Dallas this week. The well-played record, from the late […]
2018-07-18
Unreleased Michael Jackson recordings up for auction
Gotta Have Rock and Roll is selling a DAT cassette featuring an alternative version of Michael Jackson’s fifth and final studio album Invincible (2001). Valued at $225,000-250,000 it’s set to […]
By Tom Meyrick
2018-07-16
Madonna’s love letter to a female supermodel could fetch $50,000
A steamy love letter written by Madonna to a female supermodel could sell for up to $50,000 when it goes up for auction in the U.S next week. The sale […]
2018-07-12
Tom Petty’s guitar and top hat up for auction at Heritage
Tom Petty’s guitar and iconic top hat are up for grabs this month, as part of an auction of important rock and roll memorabilia at Heritage Auctions. Petty played the […]
2018-07-11
Heritage to sell one of the world’s largest Beatles memorabilia collections
One of the world’s largest collections of Beatles memorabilia is heading for sale in Dallas later this month. Heritage Auctions is preparing to offer the monumental collection of Connie & […]
2018-07-02
Joe Strummer’s Clash shirt offered in punk sale
Legendary Clash singer Joe Strummer’s hand-painted shirt will be the headliner in the sale of the Mark Jay Collection of Punk Memorabilia at Bonhams with an estimate of £8,000-12,000 ($10,528-15,793). […]
By Tom Meyrick
Bruce Springsteen’s Born to Run manuscript makes $250,000
Bruce Springsteen’s original lyrics to his breakout hit Born to Run (1975) realised $250,000 in an online auction at Sotheby’s that closed on June 28. That’s a solid increase on […]
By Tom Meyrick
2018-06-29
Bob Dylan’s harmonica from his first paid gig to sell at Heritage Auctions
Bob Dylan’s harmonica from his first paid gig in New York in 1961 is heading for auction next month. The stage-used instrument has been described as “possibly the most important […]
