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$6,000
A Roland JX-3P programmable polyphonic synthesizer keyboard (serial #360907) from the personal collection of Porl Thompson of The Cure, used on television performances, studio recordings, and live touring across The Cure’s most commercially and artistically significant period. Documented in the original Omega Auctions catalog as used on “television promo shows, the Head on the Door album and to…
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$2,500
An original handwritten personal letter from Robert Smith of The Cure to a fan, signed by Robert Smith, Simon Gallup, and Lol Tolhurst, written mid-flight during the band’s 1981 world tour and postmarked San Francisco, July 29, 1981 — accompanied by the original mailing envelope bearing the fan’s own note to have it signed, the original Parcelforce shipping mailer from the letter’s first owner …
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$6,000
An Ovation Breadwinner electric guitar (serial #E00405) owned, stage-used and studio-used by Greg Hawkes of The Cars throughout the band’s initial active career (1976-1988). Documented as Hawkes’ only Ovation Breadwinner, confirmed in active touring use in the official 1979 “Drive America Tour” tour guide and on the back cover of their album, Panorama (1980). Serial E00405 places this among the…
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$10,000
A Sequential Circuits Prophet-5 synthesizer (serial #1000-6055), stage-used and studio-used by Greg Hawkes of The Cars, with documented use circa 1982[x=#8211/]1984. Confirmed by Hawkes in his own video testimony as one of his primary instruments throughout The Cars’ recording and touring career. Hawkes specifically identifies the Prophet-5 as the source of the oscillator-sync lead on “Let’s Go…
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$4,000
An ARP Omni MK-1 synthesizer (Model 2483, serial #24831406, manufactured circa 1977) owned, stage-used and studio-used by Greg Hawkes of The Cars from the band’s debut through the Shake It Up era (1978[x=#8211/]1982) — confirmed by Hawkes in his own video testimony as his instrument for the first four Cars tours. The instrument retains the original and final Shake It Up tour setlist taped to it…
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$350
A touring keyboard road case from The Cars’ production, from the personal collection of Greg Hawkes — the band’s keyboardist and multi-instrumentalist — acquired from Hawkes’ Weiss Auctions sale (November 20, 2020). The case bears a handwritten “CARS” identification label on the front face and crew notation labels consistent with active road production use. It is offered as a standalone lot, ha…
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$2,000
A Sennheiser e865 supercardioid condenser microphone stage-used by Sting during The Police Reunion World Tour (2007-2008), from the collection of Ian Newton, Monitor Engineer for the tour. The microphone’s soft pouch case is labeled “STING / IAN” in marker, directly attributing the mic to Sting and to Newton as its custodian. The lot additionally includes four crew tour books belonging to Newto…
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$6,000
A custom made one-of-a-kind sequined performance romper owned and stage-worn by Kate Pierson of The B-52’s during the Cosmic Thing Tour (1989-1990) and Good Stuff Tour (1992), including a documented television performance on Saturday Night Live (NBC, April 21, 1990). Custom designed for Pierson by Venezuelan designer Federico Maquahe. Photo-matched to live performance photography. Accompanied b…
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$8,000
A custom made pedalboard personally built by Steve Stevens and used to record the Rebel Yell album (1983) and throughout Billy Idol’s touring activity from 1983 to 1987 — one of the most documented and storied guitar effects rigs in 1980s rock history. The board is accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity from Steve Stevens and is documented in Stevens’ own public statements, in his …
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$600
An original 2U rack system faceplate from the touring guitar rig of Steve Stevens, built by Bob Bradshaw of Custom Audio Electronics (Los Angeles) and bearing a period Whiplash Smile tour logo decal that anchors it to the 1986[x=#8211/]1987 touring cycle. Acquired together with the Rebel Yell era pedalboard (Lot 83) from the same source.
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$150
A personal collection of Billy Idol and Steve Stevens memorabilia obtained directly across three live performances between 2010 and 2012, including a Steve Stevens signed Hamer Prototype SS guitar pickguard, a Billy Idol signed paperboard plate, three stage-used guitar picks spanning two shows at Mountain Winery in Saratoga, California, a Billy Idol signed concert set list from Eugene, Oregon, …
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$150
A toy ray gun of the type associated with Steve Stevens’ famous “Rebel Yell” guitar solo, signed by Stevens in gold marker and personalized “To Jason.” Acquired from Steve Stevens’ official merchandise offering. The gun lights up and produces sound effects when the trigger is pulled.
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$800
A Prokit 62 (also known as Pro-Kit 62 or Seck 62) six-channel / two-bus analog mixing desk used at Bob Lamb’s Highbury Studios, Birmingham during recording sessions that produced “Rio” and “Girls on Film” by Duran Duran and Signing Off — the debut album by UB40. A British-made compact console manufactured circa 1978-1979 and sold by Turnkey and REW Audio in the UK, it was among the most popular…
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$1,500
An AKAI Professional EWI1000 electronic wind instrument stage-played by Andy Hamilton — Duran Duran’s longtime touring and session saxophonist — during the band’s Electric Theatre Tour, housed in its original custom CP Cases aluminum tour case stenciled “DURAN·DURAN.” Hamilton’s use of the instrument is documented in a February 22, 1989 Japanese television broadcast of Duran Duran performing “S…
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$200
A Digital Music Corp Ground Control Pro programmable MIDI foot controller (serial #306) from the Duran Duran collection, acquired from The Official Duran Duran Reverb Shop and accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity. The unit retains its original programmed patch labels — providing a direct window into the effects chain it was configured to control — and bears two production modific…
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$2,000
A custom made jacket owned and stage-worn by Vince Clarke of Erasure during both the Tomorrow’s World and Total Pop! tours of 2011, including a notable appearance at the Short Circuit: A Festival of Electronica at the Roundhouse, London on May 14, 2011 — an event at which Clarke performed the jacket in dual capacity, appearing with both Erasure and Yaz/Yazoo with Alison Moyet. Accompanied by a …
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$800
A Peter Hook owned and worn pair of limited edition Dr. Martens “Arthur Style” boots custom made and inscribed for Festival No. 6 — gifted to every act performing at the festival that year — from the personal collection of Peter Hook of New Order, who received them as a performer at the event. Size 9 (UK). Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Peter Hook.
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$800
A Peter Hook owned pair of Dr. Martens 1460 boots from the limited edition Dr. Martens x New Order x Peter Saville collaboration (June 2018), featuring the artwork from New Order’s Power, Corruption & Lies album printed on Cristal Suede leather with a crackle-coat finish. From the personal collection of Peter Hook, marked “SAMPLE NOT FOR RESALE,” indicating this pair was provided to Hook as a s…
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$4,000
A stage-played and band-signed ESP LTD Viper 1000 electric guitar (serial #R0816718) used by Captain Sensible of The Damned during live performances and featured prominently in the 2015 documentary film Don’t You Wish That We Were Dead, directed by Wes Orshoski — including in the film’s closing sequence and end credits filmed at Captain Sensible’s historic 60th birthday concert at The Forum, Lo…
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$800
A custom made red and white sequined beret created by British milliner and designer David Shilling for Captain Sensible of The Damned, dating to the early 1980s — presented to Captain Sensible on live television during a TV appearance of that era and worn by him exclusively away from Damned shows. Accompanied by a signed personal letter from Captain Sensible and the original Bonhams lot tag.
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$50,000
A stage-used turntable road case belonging to the Beastie Boys, used on stage throughout the Licensed to Ill touring era and documented in multiple 1987 national television appearances. One of two turntable road cases used by the band during this period, it served as the transport and stage platform for one of the Beastie Boys’ two Technics turntables throughout the Licensed to Ill tour — and, …
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$6,000
A pair of Adidas Campus sneakers owned and worn by Mike D (Michael Diamond) of the Beastie Boys, manufactured in November 1994 and acquired from the same longtime band-connected source as the accompanying turntable road case (Lot 81). The shoes are consistent with the Adidas footwear that defined the Beastie Boys’ visual identity throughout their career and bear wear consistent with active pers…
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$250
A stage-used Remo Weatherking Pinstripe drumhead signed by all three members of Luscious Jackson — Jill Cunniff, Gabby Glaser, and Kate Schellenbach — acquired directly from the band. The head retains an original black foam muffling pad affixed to the interior — confirming its use as a working stage drumhead rather than a display piece. The specific performance date is not documented.
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$6,000
A 1957 Fender Musicmaster electric guitar played and screen-used by Lee Ranaldo of Sonic Youth in the official music video for “100%” (1992). Screen-matched to the finished video and photo-matched to on-set production photography through its distinctive refinished teal body, cream pickguard, the characteristic wear patch on the pickguard face, and the period-correct hardware. The guitar was not…
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$350
An Alexander Wang sleeveless drop-shoulder hoodie from the personal wardrobe of Kim Gordon, acquired directly from “Kim Gordon’s Closet Sale” — a curated personal wardrobe sale held at Submission Beauty, 3021 Rowena Avenue, Los Angeles, on August 27, 2023, hosted by stylist Turner and announced by Gordon via her personal Instagram account (@kimletgordon). This lot additionally includes a limite…
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$600
A Street Plant “Jumbo” Mark Gonzales skateboard deck personally skated by Mark Gonzales in 2021, sourced directly from his studio and sold as Lot 73078 in Heritage Auctions’ “Skateboards, Objects, and Multiples from the Studio of Mark Gonzales: Pop Culture Showcase Auction #46157” (August 25, 2024). This deck is a genuine artifact of personal use — not a signed display piece or production sampl…
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$300
Six drafts of Andy Bell’s original lyrics for “Catch You Dreaming” — the Ride song from the 2021 EP Tomorrow’s Shore — comprising three handwritten manuscript pages and three printed/typed sheets with extensive handwritten and red-marker annotations. Accompanied by a signed Letter of Provenance from Andy Bell (dated 16 April 2021) confirming the material.
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$800
A vintage 1986 ProCo RAT distortion pedal (serial #RT-046900) owned and used by Throwing Muses and Dennis Herring, who produced the band’s Real Ramona album (1992). The original box bears “THROWING MUSES” written in marker on the face and a “dennis'” label on the bottom. The pedal face bears a white “dennis'” label; the underside bears the original serial label, a “SWEET TEA” studio label (the …
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$1,600
A 2008 Gretsch G5260T Electromatic Baritone electric guitar (serial #CYG08050449) owned and used by Adrian Utley of Portishead in live sessions and the studio, as confirmed in a signed Letter of Authenticity from Utley dated July 12, 2023. Photo-matched to a studio photograph of Utley with the instrument through a handwritten star drawn in black marker on the pickguard — an individually distinc…
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$800
A Korg Poly-61M programmable polyphonic synthesizer (serial #002106) from the personal studio inventory of Anthony Gonzalez of M83. The unit runs on 220V European mains voltage with a European power plug — a specification consistent with use during Gonzalez’s period in France and relocating to Los Angeles circa recording Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming.
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$16,000
The MTV Video Music Award (VMA or “Moon Man” Award) for Best Male Video, presented at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards (September 6, 2001) — won by Moby featuring Gwen Stefani for “South Side.” Moby was present at the ceremony and accepted the award on stage during the live broadcast. One of music’s most iconic trophies, the Moon Man statuette remains among the most recognizable awards in the en…
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$3,000
A Fender Player Plus Meteora HH electric guitar (serial #MX21236080) hand-painted by John Gourley of Portugal. The Man and featured as the hero instrument in the Fender “Player Plus Sessions” promotional film (2022) — a 17-minute artist documentary in which Gourley is shown creating the unique hand-painted artwork directly on this guitar on screen, providing one of the most definitive visual id…
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$12,000
A stage-worn, hand-customized, and band-signed “Make Trade Fair” campaign T-shirt worn by Chris Martin of Coldplay during live performances between 2002 and 2004, signed by all four members of the band and inscribed in Martin’s own hand “COLDPLAY gig shirt 2004” — a self-authenticating description written directly on the garment by the artist. This style of shirt is now iconic in its associatio…
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$2,600
A stage-played and studio-used Yamaha AES1500 semi-hollow electric guitar (serial #QJH027I, manufactured January 2001) owned and used by George Pajon Jr. — lead guitarist of the Black Eyed Peas and official Yamaha endorsing artist — featuring a custom graphic of Fergie from her “Fergalicious” single campaign permanently applied below the instrument’s lacquer finish. The guitar was used across P…
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$1,000
A stage-used Sennheiser SKM 2000XP wireless handheld microphone used by Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas during The E.N.D. World Tour and associated televised performances (2010-2011), with “FERGIE” programmed into the unit’s display at frequency 619.100 MHz.
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$800
A stage-used Sennheiser SKM 2000XP wireless handheld microphone used by will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas during The E.N.D. World Tour and associated televised performances (2010-2011), with “WILL” programmed into the unit’s display at frequency 562.700 MHz.
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$600
A stage-used Sennheiser SKM 2000XP wireless handheld microphone used by apl.de.ap of the Black Eyed Peas during The E.N.D. World Tour and associated televised performances (2010-2011), with “Apple” programmed into the unit’s display at frequency 570.300 MHz.
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$600
A stage-used Sennheiser SKM 2000XP wireless handheld microphone used by Taboo of the Black Eyed Peas during The E.N.D. World Tour and associated televised performances (2010-2011), with “TABOO” programmed into the unit’s display at frequency 561.325 MHz. This unit is additionally screen-matched to a documented performance at the Wireless Festival, London, July 1, 2011, through distinctive surfa…
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$1,800
A stage-played Roland AX-Synth shoulder keyboard/keytar (serial #ZY21183) used by both will.i.am and Printz Board of the Black Eyed Peas throughout The E.N.D. World Tour (2009-2011). Accompanied by the original custom rhinestone-decorated performance strap with integrated MIDIjet PRO wireless MIDI transmitter beltpack.
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$500
A stage-used Sennheiser SKM 500 wireless handheld microphone (serial #100051) used by members of the Black Eyed Peas during touring and televised broadcast performances in the 2009-2010 period — the earlier-era microphone model used by the band prior to and alongside the transition to the individually-assigned Sennheiser SKM 2000XP units.
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$500
A stage-used Novation Impulse 25 USB/MIDI keyboard controller (serial #BB123903279) used by Keith Harris — drummer of the Black Eyed Peas — as a live show playback trigger system integrated into his drum kit during The E.N.D. World Tour era. Each key on the unit is individually labeled with color-coded tape identifying specific songs and show cues, providing a direct physical map of the band’s …
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$1,300
A stage-played Moog Little Phatty analog synthesizer (serial #SE05336, manufactured 2007-2008) documented in the hands of two Black Eyed Peas keyboardists: will.i.am, who is photo-documented playing the instrument on stage prior to The E.N.D. tour, and Printz Board — musical director of the Black Eyed Peas — as the dedicated bass instrument throughout every performance of The E.N.D. World Tour …
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$1,600
A stage-played Korg MS2000B analog modeling synthesizer and vocoder (serial #0001776) used by Printz Board — musical director of the Black Eyed Peas — as the primary bass keyboard throughout the band’s touring career from 1998 to 2011, spanning over a decade of live performance. The instrument is referenced in Keyboard Magazine’s August 2010 cover story and in the “World of a Music Director” vi…
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$800
A stage-played Roland Juno-G synthesizer workstation (serial #AX72711, manufactured late 2006 to early 2007) documented in the hands of two Black Eyed Peas keyboardists: will.i.am, who is photo-documented playing the instrument on stage prior to The E.N.D. tour, and Printz Board — musical director of the Black Eyed Peas — throughout The E.N.D. World Tour (2009-2011) for strings, piano, organ, c…
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$1,800
A stage-played Yamaha Motif XS7 music production synthesizer used by Printz Board — musical director of the Black Eyed Peas — throughout The E.N.D. World Tour (2009-2011). The instrument is documented by name in Keyboard Magazine’s August 2010 cover story on the band’s touring rig and is visible in the “World of a Music Director” video feature with Printz Board.
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$100
A two-piece lot of original Black Eyed Peas touring documentation: a stage-used teleprompter lyric binder containing the full printed lyric sheets and setlist structure for a 2012-2013 era live production, and an official “The Beginning” Crew Itinerary booklet for the Europe 2011 touring leg — the latter containing a complete personnel roster that directly names and identifies each band member,…
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$250
A tour-used Jan-Al D-style 49-key keyboard ATA flight case used by the Black Eyed Peas during The E.N.D. World Tour era — designated “Keyboard #1 / novation” in the band’s touring inventory and retaining a handwritten venue label identifying Birmingham as a confirmed tour stop. The case is stenciled “BEP” in orange on the exterior and bears multiple original touring labels confirming active use…
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$250
A tour-used Jan-Al ATA keyboard flight case used by the Black Eyed Peas during The E.N.D. World Tour era — designated “Keyboard #4” in the band’s touring inventory and custom fitted to house the Korg MS2000B analog synthesizer/vocoder (offered separately as Lot 36). The case retains a Qantas Airways international air cargo waybill routing it to Auckland, New Zealand (AKL) via Singapore, and two…
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$4,500
A custom made polished rhodium plated brass and silver foil face mask designed by Chris Habana (CHRISHABANA) in official collaboration with Legendary Entertainment and the Dune film production, worn by Grimes at the 2021 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on September 13, 2021 — one of the most photographed and widely covered celebrity appearances of that event, and des…
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$1,500
A pair of custom silver-tone “Elven Ears” ear cuffs designed by Sofia Pavlova of Romantic Elf Jewelry, worn by Grimes at the 2021 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on September 13, 2021 — acquired by Grimes directly from the designer’s Etsy shop and incorporated into one of the most widely covered celebrity looks of that year’s event. The ear cuffs were subsequently of…
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$1,500
An original ink on paper drawing by Grimes (Claire Boucher), titled Untitled (Notebook Drawing #8) and dated 2006-2008, authenticated by Maccarone gallery, Los Angeles, via a signed Certificate of Authenticity dated February 28, 2021. The work is presented in its original black frame with white mat. 8.5 x 11 in.
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$3,000
A hand-embroidered sleeveless top designed by Sorcha O’Raghallaigh, worn by Grimes in her editorial photoshoot for Hunger Magazine, photographed by Rankin and published in November 2015 to coincide with the release of Grimes’ album Art Angels. The garment is accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity signed by designer Sorcha O’Raghallaigh confirming its use in the shoot, and is photo-matched to p…
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$1,000
A custom red silk dress designed by Anna Dominova, worn by Grimes as the cover and lead editorial look for Vogue China (VOGUE+ China), August 2022 — a cover story titled “GRIMES: TO GO WHERE NO ONE HAS GONE BEFORE,” photographed by Bryan Huynh with creative direction by Grimes herself, described by Grimes as “my favorite cover ever.” The dress was subsequently donated by Grimes to a charity eBa…
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$300
An owned faux fur hat from the personal wardrobe of Grimes, bearing an interior “LEO” label, acquired from the Austin Habitat for Humanity ReStore charity eBay auction in November 2023.
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$400
An owned Namilia “Mercury” collection dress from the personal wardrobe of Grimes, acquired from the Austin Habitat for Humanity ReStore charity eBay auction in November 2023.
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$300
A Gauge ECM-80 dynamic handheld microphone owned and used by Kimbra (Kimbra Lee Johnson) for live performances and songwriting across her touring career, signed by Kimbra in silver Sharpie on the handle. This is the better-preserved of two Gauge microphones offered in this auction (Lots 48 and 49) — the Gauge logo remains intact on this example. The microphone grille retains a smear of blue-gre…
