Julien’s MUSIC ICONS Auction Live Sale at Hard Rock Cafe NYC, May 29–30

HISTORIC ARTIFACTS FROM MUSIC LEGENDS PUBLICLY EXHIBITED TOGETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME 

Ace Frehley : Stage-Played 1996 KISS Reunion Tour Light Show Les Paul Jr, Silver Sparkle Metallic 

Johnny Cash : 1954 Martin Acoustic, Played in 1956 at Grand Ole Opry Debut

Eddie Van Halen : Stage-Played and Signed, Personally Striped Charvel Art Series Guitar from Last Performance with Sammy Hagar

Gary Busey : Owned and Screen Used 1966 Gibson “The Buddy Holly Story” Southern Jumbo Acoustic Guitar

The Beatles : Band-Signed “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” Record Sleeve

Kurt Cobain : “Foxes” T-Shirt Gifted to Hole’s Patty Schemel

The opportunity to take your audience behind the scenes of the world’s leading celebrity auction house, Julien’s Auctions and film the “MUSIC ICONS” sale LIVE at Hard Rock Cafe.

Julien’s Auctions, the industry-leading music memorabilia auction house, returns to Hard Rock Cafe New York with its highly anticipated “Music Icons” auction — a star-studded collection of some of the most iconic artifacts in rock and roll history.

Fans and collectors will have the opportunity to view an extraordinary collection of guitars played by legendary artists including Eddie Van Halen, Ace Frehley, Dave Mustaine, Billy Duffy, Izzy Stradlin, Mick Mars, Scott Ian, and Stevie Ray Vaughan.

Also featured are iconic fashion pieces and memorabilia associated with Sabrina Carpenter, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, Rod Stewart, Dolly Parton, Janet Jackson, Amy Winehouse, Paul Cook, and John Bonham.

Nearly 700 artifacts and pieces of memorabilia from some of the world’s greatest music artists will be offered live at Hard Rock Cafe New York and online at Julien’s Auctions.

The “Music Icons” exhibition will remain on display at the Hard Rock Cafe through May 30. The exhibit is free and open to the public daily.

Find a full list of items with photos and descriptions via Julien’s Auctions website.  

Highlights on view at the Hard Rock Cafe include: 

Ace Frehley:

• 1975 Gibson Les Paul Ace #1 in Sunburst Finish (Estimate $400k-600k)
• Ace Frehley’s Stage Played 1996 KISS Reunion Tour Light Show Sanchez Custom Gibson Les Paul Jr, Silver Sparkle Metallic (Estimate $10-15k)
• 1977 Tour Jacket – Ace Frehley’s Personal ‘1977 Rock & Roll Over’ Tour All of the members of Kiss were personally presented with one of these jackets by legendary Japanese promoter Mr. Udo during the band’s Japanese tour. The jacket bears a makeup stain that Ace confirmed was directly from his make-up post show (Estimate $4k-6k)

Guitars & Bass

• Stevie Ray Vaughan|1969 Guild F-412 Twelve String. Stevie played this guitar during his January 30, 1990 performance on MTV Unplugged (Estimate $300k-500k)
• Johnny Cash | Grand Ole Opry 1956 Debut Stage Played 1954 Martin D18 Acoustic Guitar | (Estimate $100k-200k)
• Eddie Van Halen |Stage Played and Signed, Personally Striped Charvel Art Series Guitar 076 from Last Performance with Sammy Hagar (Estimate $50k-70k)

• Gary Busey Owned and Screen Used 1966 Gibson “The Buddy Holly Story” Southern Jumbo Acoustic Guitar with DVD (Estimate $10k-20k)
• Dave Mustaine | Megadeth Stage Played and Signed 2007 Dean Blood Lust Double Neck Mustaine V Electric Guitar  (Estimate $5k-7k)

Personal Treasures & More

• The Beatles |Band-Signed “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” Record Sleeve (Estimate $20k-40k)
• Signed Bail Bond Documents From His Infamous Arrest For Indecent Exposure During A Show In Miami, March 1, 1969 (Estimate $20k- 30k)
• John Bonham |1976 Photo-Worn Velvet Suit tailored for Led Zeppelin Drummer (Estimate $15k- 25k)
• Paul Cook/Sex Pistols | 1977 Stage Worn Sex Pistols “Anarchy in the U.K.” Sleeveless T-Shirt (Estimate $10k-15k)
• Joni Mitchell | “Woodstock” Original Fair Copy Handwritten Lyrics (Estimate $20k-30k)
• Sabrina Carpenter |”Manchild” Music Video-Worn Bluemarine Shorts |(Estimate $1k-2k)
• Lisa/BLACKPINK | 2025 W-Magazine Korea Photoshoot-Worn Gloves with Magazine  (Estimate $400-600)