January 30th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
David Gilmour apparently needs to de-clutter. This summer, he’s going to auction off somewhere beyond 100 guitars to raise money
August 24th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
If I were a rock star, I’d be like Brian Johnson of AC/DC, Coldplay’s Guy Berryman, John Kay of Jamiroquai,
August 23rd, 2018 | by Alan Cross
One of the great rock voices of all time was taken when Ronnie James Dio died of stomach cancer in
August 10th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Every record collector has a wishlist of unattainable releases. At the top of my list is this one: All copies
July 10th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Come December 8, Peter Hook of Joy Division and New Order will hold a garage sale of sorts. He’s looking
June 21st, 2018 | by Alan Cross
The organizers of the Big Music Fest in Kitchener, Mark and Miriam Higgins, had an idea. They got a Canadian
September 30th, 2017 | by Larry Lootsteen
Dead artist goods have always been a lucrative market. I totally get buying instruments, equipment and handwritten lyrics. Not so
September 28th, 2017 | by Larry Lootsteen
You know there’s going to be a frenzy when an iconic song’s lyric sheet hits the market. Bob Dylan’s “Like
September 25th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Noel Gallagher is holding a garage sale of sorts, getting rid of some of the gear he doesn’t need anymore.
March 26th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Come Monday, music fans with money to burn will be paying attention to the latest music memorabilia auction through Bonham’s
December 19th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
If you saw any of the Tragically Hip’s gigs over the summer, you’ll know that Gord Downie sported some pretty,
November 30th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
As canvas awnings go, this has to be the most famous in the history of music. It is going up
November 11th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
Sotheby’s is going to make a good buck selling these 350 pieces. Oh, to be in London (with a lot
April 30th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
Today is the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Church of Satan. The album cycle isn’t dead yet, but
February 24th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
I can’t play a single chord on a guitar but that doesn’t stop me from wanting this: That’s one of
February 22nd, 2016 | by Alan Cross
Last year, I was lucky enough to have personal tour of Abbey Road Studios in London. When we got to
December 5th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
If you have a copy of the Beatles 1968 self-titled record–the so-called White Album–you’ll be familiar with the serial number
November 9th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
This sweater–a cheap green cardigan worn by Kurt Cobain when Nirvana taped their MTV Unplugged special–is now officially the most
November 3rd, 2015 | by Alan Cross
Selling off rock’n’roll ephemera is big, big business with auction houses raking in millions of dollars with stuff that was
June 23rd, 2015 | by Alan Cross
Last week, Rush fans were all freaked out about the prospect of Le Studio in Morin Heights, Quebec–once the band’s
February 1st, 2015 | by Alan Cross
How’s this for a piece of U2 swag? The Edge’s first-ever guitar (circa September 1976) used in those earliest rehearsals
January 25th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
RR Auction was charged with selling one of Johnny Ramone’s (d. September 2004) stage-used guitar. It was a red Mosrite
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