More than 75 Exclusive, One-of-a-Kind Items to be Offered by World’s Greatest Music and Pop Culture Icons Including Bad Bunny, Chris Martin, Joe Walsh, DJ Khaled, Jon Baptiste, The Los Angeles Lakers, The Lumineers, Slash, Willie Nelson and Friends Among Others
All Proceeds to Benefit MusiCares®
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH, 2024
Los Angeles, California – (January 11th, 2024) – Julien’s Auctions unveiled today the first star-studded lineup of items to be sold at MusiCares® Charity Relief Auction, the music industry’s highly anticipated event that will take place live for the first time ever at the GRAMMY Museum® in Los Angeles and online on juliensauctions.com on Sunday, February 4th, 2024. The annual live stream music auction on the day of the awards ceremony will feature sensational items from many of this year’s GRAMMY® nominated artists as well as past illustrious GRAMMY® honorees in a multi-camera livestream to be directed by Jerry Foley, the multi-Emmy® award nominated director of Late Show with David Letterman. The livestream will run additionally on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram Live, in addition to Julien’s and MusiCares’ websites to reach a global viewing audience of bidders, music fans and collectors in a unique pre-GRAMMY Awards® experience.
More than 75 exclusive, one-of-a-kind items given by the world’s biggest music artists and cultural figures of our time will include instruments, wardrobe, personal items, and memorabilia coming directly from the likes of Christine McVie, Taylor Swift, James Hetfield, Robert Smith, Paul McCartney, Harry Styles, Bad Bunny, Dr. Dre, Los Angeles Lakers, Joe Walsh, and Lionel Richie will hit the auction block with many being offered to the public for the first time. More items from several yet-to-be-revealed artists will be unveiled in the coming weeks.
This Official GRAMMY® Week event precedes the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards® telecast. Proceeds will benefit MusiCares, the leading music industry charity. MusiCares provides the music community a support system of health and human services across a spectrum of needs including physical and mental health, addiction recovery, unforeseen personal emergencies and disaster relief.
Making a grand entrance on the auction stage will be a famous piano from one of the most popular rock bands of all time, Fleetwood Mac: Christine McVie’s Yamaha C3 Baby Grand Piano (estimate: $20,000 – $30,000). The piano played on stage (photo right) by one of the legendary GRAMMY Award-winning band members, co-founder, co-lead singer, keyboardist, and songwriter is named after the super group’s most beloved track “Songbird” written by McVie. She performed on this piano for two decades between the tours for Rumours and The Dance in 1977 and 1997 in Fleetwood Mac’s closing encores in concert.
From Time Magazine’s Person of the Year 2023, Taylor Swift, is a signature Baby Taylor model acoustic guitar in natural finish signed by Swift (photo left) with a heart after her name below the sound hole (estimate: $5,000 – $7,000) on offer. Note: this guitar has not been played by Swift but was donated and signed by her. The 12-time GRAMMY Award-winning pop culture phenomenon and only female in GRAMMY history to win Album of the Year three times is one of the most influential women in the world who continues to shatter records with the ongoing success of the landmark Taylor Swift Eras Tour.
Paul McCartney, music icon, founding Beatles member and 18-time GRAMMY Award winner, will be offering a signed, hardcover copy of 2021 book of the year “The Lyrics: 1965 to Present.” The essential addition to any music book collection features two volumes of the musicians’ lyrics to 154 of his songs from his time before and during the Beatles, Wings and his solo career that will be personalized to the winning bidder (estimate: $1,000 – $2,000). Included in the book (photo right) is McCartney’s commentary, never-before-seen photos, handwritten notes, art, and ephemera, all of which are part of his personal collection and are being offered for public view for the first time.
Guitars, wardrobe, footwear, memorabilia, and beyond from enduring and emerging icons across genres of hard rock/metal, pop, alternative, rap, hip hop, and more are exceptional highlights of this auction such as (with estimates):
Eight-time GRAMMY winner and Metallica frontman James Hetfield’s signature ESP LTD Vulture model guitar signed by Hetfield “JH 23 / Metallica / 2023” in black satin finish with EMG Het Set pickups, set-neck and ebony fingerboard with custom vulture inlay, in original hard case with an assortment of guitar picks and an ESP sticker ($4,000 – $6,000) (photo right: James Hetfield signing guitar).
The Cure frontman and two-time GRAMMY nominee Robert Smith’s RS-1000 Stage Artist Edition signature Schecter model acoustic guitar, in black finish with moon and star inlays, signed by Smith “The Cure / 2023 / Robert Smith” ($3,000 – $5,000) played on stage at The Cure’s May 2023 Hollywood Bowl performance during the North American leg of their “Shows of a Lost World” tour (photo right). The tone knobs are taped over and the volume knob features a glow in the dark sticker, with additional glow in the dark stickers along the fretboard binding marking the frets.
Harry Styles’ signed 1999 Gretsch White Falcon hollow body electric guitar, in white finish with gold sparkle bindings and Cadillac Tailpiece ($3,000 – $5,000) (photo right). The body of the guitar is signed and dated 2023 with a drawing of a heart and swirl by the singer, songwriter, acclaimed actor and fashion icon, who’s been honored with six Brit Awards, three GRAMMY Awards, an Ivor Novello Award, and three American Music Awards.
A pair of all-white Nike Air Force 1 Low ’07 sneakers exclusively signed by seven-time GRAMMY winner Andre “Dr. Dre” Young for MusiCares. Each sneaker features Dr. Dre’s signature prominently on the lateral side ($500 – $700) (photo right). With four (4) RIAA Platinum certified albums, two (2) RIAA Platinum certified singles, three (3) RIAA Gold certified singles, and one (1) RIAA Gold certified album, Dr. Dre continues to reign supreme among hip-hop heavyweights more than 30 years after breaking onto the music scene as a DJ in his teens, and soon garnering major success with the rap group, N.W.A. The cofounder of Death Row Records, and later Aftermath Entertainment, Dr. Dre was inducted by Kendrick Lamar into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as part of N.W.A. in 2016.
Five-time GRAMMY winning artist and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee of the famed Eagles and legendary guitarist, Joe Walsh’s personally owned and signed 2015 Fender Stratocaster guitar in Olympic White finish with Fender Hot Noiseless Stratocaster pickups, with rosewood fingerboard and black nylon guitar strap. The body of the guitar is boldly signed in black marker by Joe Walsh who selected this guitar from his personal collection ($4,000 – $6,000) (photo right).
Lionel Richie’s custom-made, gold sequined performance bomber jacket featuring a large Swarovski crystal embellished “All Night Long” graphic (photo right). Top celebrity stylist David Thomas created this style of performance jacket for the four-time GRAMMY Award winner and 2016 MusiCares Person of the Year honoree in red, blue and this example in gold ($4,000 – $6,000).
GRAMMY Award winning Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash’s signed 2023 Gibson Les Paul Anaconda Burst Guitar with Anaconda green flame maple top, in original case with accessories. The guitar features Slash’s “Scully” design stamped “Demo” and signature truss rod cover with a large “Scully” doodle drawn by Slash on the body of the guitar donated by Gibson Gives in silver marker above his signature ($6,000 – $8,000) (photo right).
Seven-time GRAMMY Award winning Coldplay frontman Chris Martin’s handwritten colorful set list including Coldplay’s classic songs “Paradise,” “Clocks,” “Yellow,” and more from Coldplay’s live performance at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on October 1, 2023 ($300 – $500) (photo right).
Two-time GRAMMY nominated alternative folk band Lumineers’ signed “Cleopatra” partial lyrics written out by hand that reads “I was late for this, late for that / Late for the love of my life / And when I die alone, when I die alone, / When I die I’ll be on time./ The Lumineers” with additional heart and signed by band members Wesley Schultz (vocals, guitar), Jeremiah Fraites (drums, percussion). The page features an additional drawing in ink of a Cleopatra winged headdress and crown ($600 – $800) (photo right).
Four-time GRAMMY Award winning artist Don Felder signed 2010 limited edition Gibson Custom Shop Don Felder “Hotel California” 1959 Les Paul Standard re-issue with hand-aged detailing accompanied by the original Custom Shop booklet identifying this as number 88 of 100 made to commemorate this historic instrument created in the image of Felder’s original 1959 ‘Burst used for nearly all of the solos on the Eagles’ Hotel California album. The guitar is also accompanied by a copy of the deluxe guitar tab sheet music for “Hotel California” signed by Felder in blue marker ($6,000 – $8,000).
GRAMMY Award winner DJ Khaled’s Gibson Les Paul Studio guitar donated by Gibson Gives and signed “DJ Khaled / We / The Best! / God Did!” referencing his thirteenth studio album released in August of 2022 titled God Did, also featuring the single “God Did” at the 65th GRAMMY Awards rehearsals ($800 – $1,200) (photo right DJ Khaled signing guitar).
Three-time GRAMMY Award winner, “The King of Latin Trap,” Bad Bunny signed 2011 Schecter Diamond Series model T S/H-1 semi-hollow body guitar, in silverburst finish with flat top and back and twin Super Rock pickups signed backstage at rehearsals for the 65th GRAMMY Awards telecast ($800 – $1,200) (photo right).
Willie Nelson and Friends’ signed 2023 Martin D-10 acoustic guitar from the 12-time GRAMMY Award winning musician (recipient of GRAMMY Legend Award in 1990 and the GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award in 2000), who has amassed an extraordinary 57 GRAMMY nominations across his legendary near seven-decade career. The guitar was signed backstage by a long list of performers who appeared at Willie Nelson’s 90th Birthday Celebration performances held April 29-30, 2023, at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles including: Willie Nelson; Kris Kristofferson; Sheryl Crow; Bob Weir; Snoop Dog; Booker T. Jones; Beck; The Lumineers; Lyle Lovett; Margo Price; Orville Peck; Helen Mirren; Tom Jones; Warren Haynes; Tyler Childers; Charley Crockett; Roseanne Cash; and many others ($2,000 – $3,000).
Three-time GRAMMY Award winning “Godfather of Soul” and 1992 GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award honoree, James Brown’s custom-tailored navy polyester with blue and black floral brocade lining jacket with an embroidered “James Brown” label (photo right) together with a sterling silver ring with cobblestone inlaid turquoise and coral; a Thomas brand sterling silver and leather wrist cuff; and a pair of Calvin Klein rose colored sunglasses ($600 – $800) (photo below).
Five-time GRAMMY Award winning singer, songwriter, bandleader, composer and multi-instrumentalist Jon Batiste signed Hohner Instructor 32 melodica featuring 32 keys in the alto and soprano range from F3 to C6 with additional drawings of hearts and a sun ($500 – $700).
Sports fans can win the Los Angeles Lakers 2024 Courtside Experience (estimate: $6,000 – $8,000) that includes a pair of courtside vouchers, including VIP parking passes, for the Lakers April 6, 2024 game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles with a 12:30pm PDT start time.
“During this special time of year, we look forward to presenting with our esteemed partner MusiCares some of the biggest and best pieces of music memorabilia at our annual charity initiative that celebrates our universal love of music and the arts while furthering a good cause,” said Martin Nolan, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Julien’s Auctions. “There are so many unique and incredible items for every music fan and collector from icons such as Christine McVie and Taylor Swift to Paul McCartney with many more to be announced. We are especially thrilled to announce that we will be holding this Official GRAMMY week event live for the first time at the GRAMMY Museum, whose unparalleled music collections and music education initiatives and programs are aligned with our mission to deepen the connection of fans and the general public with artists through these pieces of music history.”
“Music gives so much to the world, and we at MusiCares are honored to have a partner like Julien’s helping us raise funds for music professionals in need. With such iconic collectibles being offered, bidders are not only gaining pieces of music history, they are also giving back to the music ecosystem with each piece purchased,” said Laura Segura, Executive Director of MusiCares.
JULIEN’S AUCTIONS LIVE AND ONLINE AUCTION
MusiCares Charity Relief Auction An Official 66th GRAMMY Week Event Sunday, February 4th, 2024
Grammy Museum
800 W Olympic Blvd,
Los Angeles,
CA 90015
Session I: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (approximately)
EXHIBITION
Person of the Year Gala Friday, February 2nd, 2024
Los Angeles Convention Center, West Hall A
5:00pm – 7:00pm Pacific Time
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