Rock Music Memorabilia: 10 great artefacts
The physical artefacts of music history stand as tangible reminders of moments that defined global culture. From Kurt Cobain’s MTV Unplugged acoustic guitar to David Gilmour’s Black Strat and Freddie Mercury’s stage crown, historic instruments and stagewear command million-pound valuations at auction. Explore ten of the most important rock artefacts ever preserved in our ultimate collector’s guide.
2026-07-22
Zappa, Harrison and Clapton headline major December guitar sale
Zappa guitars don’t sell often; this one never has; and it may be his best. Get set for records in this December guitar sale that also sees Harrison, Clapton and more on the block.
2025-10-15
For sale: Lennon asks Clapton to join his band in $100,000+ letter
What a team they might have been. John Lennon’s eight-page letter to Eric Clapton is full of fascinating detail on the former-Beatles political and musical dreams.
2024-11-27
Clapton Wonderful Tonight guitar at £400,000 sale
The guitar on which Eric Clapton wrote one of his greatest songs should realise hundreds of thousands of pounds at auction next month.
2024-05-15
£2 million Layla painting tops Pattie Boyd sale
The painting from the Eric Clapton album Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs realised nearly £2 million to top a sale of Pattie Boyd’s personal collection in London. Bidders battled […]
2024-03-27
Clapton guitar is now $1.27 million music memorabilia
A seminal piece of music memorabilia has broken the million dollar mark at an auction in Nashville. Eric Clapton’s 1964 Gibson SG guitar, nicknamed “The Fool” and specially painted by […]
