A collection of rare music memorabilia, signed documents, original posters, handwritten lyrics and artist-owned or played instruments spanning rock, pop, punk, soul and counterculture.
Chuck Berry Owned & Played Gibson 335.
A Cherry Red Gibson 335 was owned and played by Chuck Berry. Berry signed and dated the guitar in 1990’s when he gifted the guitar to producer John Onvik. The guitar was then later signed by BB King Isaac Hayes and Lonnie Brooks
Provenance
Bought directly from producer John Onvik in 2008. Onvik was gifted this guitar by Chuck Berry and later had it signed by BB King, Isaac Hayes and Lonnie Brooks
£Available for Rental
Nile Rodgers- Daft Punk- Pharrell Williams
Tokai Gakki Company Limited Guitar, Japan Circa 1981
This guitar was owned and used by Nile Rodgers. He used it in many recordings including Grace Jones and Duran Duran. It was also the guitar used on the recording of Daft Punk’s ‘Get Lucky’- Christies 16th December 2021- The Nile Rodgers Collection To Benefit the We Are Family Foundation
£Available for Rental
Sir Paul McCartney/The Beatles.
A Hofner 500/1 Violin Bass Circa 1966- Autographed by Sir Paul McCartney..
Signature is fully certified Authentic by Beatles expert authenticator Frank Caiazzo-
£Available for Rental
David Bowie & Iggy Pop
Signed Music Contract, 1989
Historic two-page quitclaim agreement between Jones Music and Thousand Mile Inc., concerning rights, title and interest in certain master recordings.
Dated 17 October 1989 and signed in blue ink by David Bowie as “David R. Jones” and Iggy Pop as “James Osterberg” / “Iggy Pop.”
A particularly rare document linking two of the most important figures in modern music.
Provenance
RR Auction, Modern Music, 26 January 2012, Lot 613
£6500 & Available for Rental
The Smiths- Morrissey
Sheila Take A Bow
Original Subway Poster Circa 1987
Signed and annotated by Morrissey “Morrissey, Nineteen eighty Heaven’
Dimensions: 155 x 108cm
£Available for Rental
The Sex Pistols
A Large Promotional Poster For The Album Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols, 1977,
Virgin Records, on fluorescent yellow ground, designed by Jamie Reid
Dimenions 155cm x 91.5cm
£Available for Rental
Johnny Cash
A handwritten note from Johnny Cash to his wife June Carter-Cash- The note was left on the fridge and reads “June I decided to go the mountains because I don’t have any pjamas here. Cancelled HBO because I can’t handle the hassle today. I’ll be home 5.30 or 6. John
£1800
Billie Holiday 1957 Performance Contract-
A very rare AGVA performance contract commencing from 18th January 1957 at The Interlude, 8568 Sunset BLVD. Document is then signed and addressed in ink by Billie Holiday
The contract is professionally framed with a black & white photograph of Billie Holiday performing
£3750 & Available for Rental
The Beatles White Album- Signed by Paul McCartney in Black Pen, 'All the best! Paul McCartney, 09-
£SOLD
The Clash, London Calling- Signed by Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Topper Headon and Paul Simonon-
£SOLD
Unique Jimi Hendrix 1969 Signed Album LP- A genuine rare and possibly one-off item-The album is 'The 1969 Warner/Reprise Songbook' Signed by the Jimi Hendrix Experience- Jimi Hendrix, Mitch Mitchell and Noel Redding. LP cover is also signed by Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, Neil Young, Jethro Tull- Ian Anderson, Barriemore Barlow, John Evan, Martin Barre and Jeffrey Hammond-Hammond
£6,000
The Clash- Super Black Market Clash 10" Vinyl. Inscribed by Joe Strummer-"You Can Conquer!!!, from your friend Joe!!! £2500
John Lennon/Aunt Mimi- An original 1963 letter written by Aunt Mimi impersonating as John, Written in response to a fans invitation to a party. The letter states he cannot tend as 'I just haven't the time'. Authenticated by Perry Cox.
£SOLD
Marc Bolan- Dark Waltz
Handwritten and Unpublished Poem or Song by Marc Bolan T-Rex. This interesting piece of literature/art named ‘The Dark Waltz’ was written on a A4 piece of paper
£SOLD
Daniel Johnston
Original Daniel Johnston Drawing, 'How is Ya'-
£SOLD
Joy Divison- Fac 2. Original 1st press demo Fac 2. Signed on the sleeve by Ian Curtis. designed by Peter Saville. Mounted with the original stickers. Framed with UV protective glass- £SOLD
Gene Kelly- Signed promotional photograph accompanied with a typed and signed thank you letter by Gene Kelly £395
Sam Cooke. Autograph of the legend soul/gospel singer Sam Cooke. Inscribed 'Happiness, Sam Cooke'
£SOLD
John Peel (Radio/DJ)- A 1967 letter written by the late John Peel. Interesting content talking about Paul McCartney's public announcement of LSD usage. John mentions his personal experiences when on LSD. A fascinating document.
£395
Jimmy Reed Contract & Promotional Photo. Jimmy reed signed contract and promotional photograph £350
Elliott Smith- Ticket from Manchester University October 4th 2000. Signed by Elliot Smith £SOLD