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Rock memorabilia continues to be big business. Check out the receipts from this recent auction.

I’m fascinated by the prices people will pay for rock memorabilia. Julien’s, one of the auction houses who handles these sales, recently held an event. Here’s what they sold and the prices the items fetched. All prices in American dollars. The full list can be found here.

  • Taylor Swift & Miley Cyrus Signed Daisy Rock Guitar: $104,000
  • Aerosmith Stage-Played “Dream On” Piano: $130,00
  • Joe Perry Stage-Played and Signed Gibson Les Paul: $58,500
  • Kurt Cobain Kiss Mural from the “Mel-Van” Tour Van: $26,000
  • Eric Clapton Martin Crossroads Limited Ed. Guitar: $52,000
  • Eddie Van Halen Fender Custom Frankenstein Stratocaster: $45,500
  • Christine McVie Patek Philippe Diamond Aquanaut Wristwatch: $35,750
  • Rush’s Alex Lifeson Played Harper Marilyn Guitar with NFT :$22,750
  • Django Reinhardt 1938 Levin De Luxe Archtop Guitar: $35,000
  • Bob Dylan Signed Hohner Harmonica: $29,000
  • Frank Sinatra Signed Original Abstract Painting: $22,750
  • Taylor Hawkings drumkit: $45,000
  • Prince Unreleased “The Black Album” Sealed CD: $19,500
  • Cher’s Screen-Worn Bob Mackie 1975 Design; $13,000
  • Live Aid – Bob Dylan, Madonna, Neil Young & more Signed 1985 US Program: $22,750
  • Lady Gaga  “House of Gucci” Screen-Worn Dress :$5,200
  • Elton John 1970s Era Custom Made Suit : $9,100
  • Hank Williams Gibson Guitar: $21,500
  • Dolly Parton Worn Jumpsuit : $15,000 
  • Cher Custom Bob Mackie Ensemble: $13,000
  • Madonna Handwritten Letter to College Roommate: $16,250
  • Aerosmith Joe Perry Stage Played and Signed Gibson Les Paul: $58,500
  • Noel Gallagher “Champagne Supernova” Handwritten Lyrics: $10,400
  • Janet Jackson Bedazzled Flip Phone and Case: $1,170
  • Nirvana 1991 Concert Kurt Cobain Handwritten Set List: $13,000
  • Amy Winehouse 2007 Interview-Worn Floral Dress : $22,750
  • Kurt Cobain Stage Played Boss Guitar Effects Pedal: $16,250

Alan Cross

is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 40+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

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