Agi: All’asta oltre 400 cimeli rock: la chitarra di Slash e l’ultimo autografo di John Lennon

AGI - Londra si prepara a ospitare una delle aste musicali più ricche e spettacolari degli ultimi anni: oltre 400 oggetti appartenuti a icone del rock e del pop saranno messi in vendita il 30 aprile dalla casa d’aste Propstore. Tra strumenti, poster, abiti di scena e oggetti personali, l’evento riunisce cimeli legati a Beatles, Queen, Guns N’ Roses, George Michael, Jimi Hendrix, fino ad arrivare a star contemporanee come Ed Sheeran e Little Mix. Secondo l’esperto Mark Hochman, il valore complessivo previsto supera 1,7 milioni di euro.
Il microfono d’oro di Freddie Mercury
Tra i pezzi più attesi spicca il microfono placcato in oro realizzato per Freddie Mercury, definito da Hochman “l’oggetto più visto alle nostre aste dagli anni ’80”. Il cimelio, proveniente dalla collezione storica dei Queen, è stimato tra 35.000 e 70.000 euro.

La chitarra di Slash: il lotto più prezioso
Il vero protagonista dell’asta è però la Gibson Les Paul ’59 Custom Shop di Slash, utilizzata dal chitarrista dei Guns N’ Roses e già al centro di numerose offerte telefoniche. La stima di prevendita oscilla tra 170.000 e 340.000 euro, rendendola il lotto più costoso dell’intero catalogo.

L’ultimo autografo di John Lennon
Altro pezzo di enorme valore storico è il grande poster promozionale di “Double Fantasy”, autografato da John Lennon e Yoko Ono la mattina dell’8 dicembre 1980, poche ore prima dell’assassinio del musicista. Considerato l’ultimo oggetto firmato da Lennon, è valutato tra 70.000 e 140.000 euro.
La giacca di George Michael e altri cimeli iconici
All’asta anche la giacca di George Michael, autenticata dal team di ricerca di Propstore, insieme a numerosi altri oggetti che offrono ai collezionisti un legame tangibile con artisti e performance che hanno segnato la storia della musica.

Over 400 rock relics up for auction: Slash’s guitar and John Lennon’s latest autograph.

London is preparing to host one of the richest and most spectacular music auctions of recent years: over 400 items belonging to rock and pop icons will be sold on April 30th by auction house Propstore. Including instruments, posters, costumes and personal items, the event brings together relics linked to the Beatles, Queen, Guns N’ Roses, George Michael, Jimi Hendrix, as well as contemporary stars like Ed Sheeran and Little Mix. According to expert Mark Hochman, the total estimated value exceeds €1.7 million.

The Golden Microphone of Freddie Mercury
Among the most anticipated items is the gold-plated microphone made for Freddie Mercury, described by Hochman as “the most viewed item at our auctions since the 1980s.” The keepsake, from the historic Queen collection, is valued between €35,000 and €70,000.

Slash’s Guitar: The Most Valuable Lot
However, the star of the auction is Slash’s Gibson Les Paul ’59 Custom Shop guitar, used by the Guns N’ Roses guitarist and already at the center of numerous telephone bids. The pre-sale estimate ranges from €170,000 to €340,000, making it the most expensive lot in the entire catalog.

John Lennon’s Last Signature
Another item of enormous historical value is the large promotional poster of “Double Fantasy”, signed by John Lennon and Yoko Ono the morning of December 8th, 1980, just hours before the musician’s assassination. Considered the last item signed by Lennon, it is valued between €70,000 and €140,000.

George Michael’s Jacket and Other Iconic Relics
The auction also includes George Michael’s jacket, authenticated by Propstore’s research team, along with numerous other items that offer collectors a tangible connection with artists and performances that have marked the history of music.

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Sgt. Pepper: The Greatest Beatles Album

In my personal opinion… Is Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band the GREATEST Beatles Album?

Why, yes it is!

It contains some of the best Beatles tracks of all time on the album such as the infamous opening track; Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.

I have this album on Vinyl and even listening to it when I was growing up, I still consider it as one of the greatest Beatles Albums of all time, if not, the best one out there

I know there are other great Beatles Albums like Revolver or Abbey Road and Let It Be.

But, for my personal choice, I’ve always considered as Sgt Pepper as the greatest Beatles Album

Have you got a favourite Beatles Album or tracks? I’d love to hear about them in the Comments!

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