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Julien's Auctions Presents the Music Icons Auction

Julien's Auctions, a leading auction house renowned for its record-breaking sales of music memorabilia, is excited to announce the return of its celebrated auction, Music Icons. This highly-anticipated event is scheduled to take place live on May 30 and 31 at the Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square, New York City.

With an impressive lineup of over 700 lots, this year’s auction showcases a wide array of items including stage instruments, iconic costumes, handwritten lyrics, and personal effects from some of the most legendary names in music history. Featured artists include Kurt Cobain, Eric Clapton, David Bowie, Nirvana, U2, Elvis Presley, Taylor Swift, Freddie Mercury, and The Beatles among others.

The centerpiece of this year’s auction is a special collection curated by Julian Lennon, which will include extraordinary Beatles artifacts and memorabilia from John Lennon. Highlights from this collection comprise RIAA gold awards for Hey Jude and Revolver, along with unique handwritten lyrics, animation cels from Yellow Submarine, and much more. A portion of the proceeds from this sale will benefit the White Feather Foundation.

Among the star lots, attendees can expect to see:

• - Kurt Cobain's 1989 Takamine acoustic-electric guitar, used during the Nirvana Hilversum sessions in 1991.
• - Dave Grohl's Remo Acousticon Quadra drum kit, a notable piece of music history.
• - Krist Novoselic's Warwick Dolphin Pro bass guitar.
• - Renowned guitars from Eddie Van Halen, Jack White, Noel Gallagher, Ronnie Wood, and Joe Perry.
• - Stunning stage outfits worn by icons such as Cher (designed by Bob Mackie), Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Dolly Parton, and Amy Winehouse.

To allow the public a chance to appreciate these remarkable pieces, Julien’s Auctions will host a free public exhibition of the collection at the Hard Rock Cafe New York from May 21 to May 31, open daily from 10 AM to 11 PM Eastern Time.

Martin Nolan, CEO of Julien's Auctions, remarked, “This year’s Music Icons sale is a celebration of unforgettable artistry that has shaped generations. From Kurt Cobain's guitar to treasures from The Beatles curated by Julian Lennon, this auction marks a significant moment in cultural history.”

Bidders can take part in this monumental auction by viewing the catalog and registering at juliensauctions.com.

Conclusion

Be sure not to miss this unique opportunity to own a piece of music history as Julien's Auctions once again raises the bar in the world of memorabilia auctions. With such a diverse and illustrious collection, the Music Icons auction promises to be an unforgettable two-day event that pays tribute to the legends of music.

For press inquiries, contact Michelle Gutenstein Hinz at [email protected], Michelle Steele at [email protected], or Michael Krumper at [email protected].

Watch the teaser video here for a glimpse of what’s to come at the Music Icons auction!