Rock & Pop

Rock & Pop

Rock & Pop

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Please note that the results listed on this page are inclusive of any Sotheby's Premiums and exclusive of any applicable taxes and costs, unless otherwise noted.

Rock & Pop

1 October - 24 October 2025 • New York

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Overview
Elvis Presley

1 Elvis Presley

An early Elvis Presley signed photograph, ca. 1955

[Elvis Presley]

2 [Elvis Presley]

A leather shirt owned by Elvis Presley

Buddy Holly

4 Buddy Holly

An autographed and inscribed 45 Single for “Peggy Sue,” ca. 1958

[Frank Sinatra]

5 [Frank Sinatra]

A custom snakeskin wallet, owned and used by Frank Sinatra

Ray Charles

6 Ray Charles

A braille print signed by Ray Charles

Paul McCartney

7 Paul McCartney

"Nurse Young"—An original illustration by Paul McCartney, ca. [1959]

Paul McCartney

8 Paul McCartney

"Monsieur Fred Bluggs Esq."—An original watercolor by Paul McCartney, ca. 1957

The Beatles

15 The Beatles

Autographed print—original image by Robert Whitaker, ca. [1964]

The Beatles

17 The Beatles

Autographed cut—fully signed, ca. [1960s]

James Brown

19 James Brown

An original lithograph concert poster for James Brown at Tulsa Assembly Center, ca. 1969

Eddie Van Halen

20 Eddie Van Halen

The iconic red, white, and black Kramer Electric guitar—custom-built, owned, and stage-used by Eddie Van Halen, ca. 1982

Jimmy Page | Led Zeppelin

21 Jimmy Page | Led Zeppelin

An Olympic White Fender Stratocaster—owned and stage-used by Jimmy Page, ca. 1971

Kirk Hammett | Metallica

22 Kirk Hammett | Metallica

An ESP Nosferatu guitar, owned and stage-used by Metallica's Kirk Hammett, ca. 2014

Eric Clapton

23 Eric Clapton

A 1964 Fender Stratocaster—stage-played by Eric Clapton, ca. 1976

Eddie Van Halen

24 Eddie Van Halen

A Custom ‘The Cat’ Electric Guitar personalized & signed by Eddie Van Halen—stage-played during Van Halen’s ‘Fair Warning’ Tour, ca. September 6, 1981

Davey Johnstone

25 Davey Johnstone

A 1959 Les Paul Special Guitar—owned and used by Davey Johnstone on “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,” ca. [1970s]

Iron Maiden

26 Iron Maiden

A blue Dean Cadillac guitar—owned by Dave Murray, played by Murray and Bruce Dickinson, ca. 1984

Steve Clark

27 Steve Clark

A Gibson EDS-1275 Double Neck Guitar, owned and stage-used by Steve Clarke, ca. 1987

Gary Moore | Thin Lizzy

29 Gary Moore | Thin Lizzy

A Sonic Blue Fender Stratocaster—stage-played by Thin Lizzy's Gary Moore, ca. 1982

Rob "Blasko" Nicholson | [Ozzy Osbourne]

30 Rob "Blasko" Nicholson | [Ozzy Osbourne]

A custom silver Dunable V bass guitar—signed and stage-used by Ozzy Osbourne bassist Rob "Blasko" Nicholson, ca. 2018

Ronnie James Dio

31 Ronnie James Dio

An Aria LW15 acoustic guitar, owned and studio-used by heavy metal legend Ronnie James Dio

[The Rolling Stones]

33 [The Rolling Stones]

A signed Rolling Stones Circus Custom guitar, ca. [1996]

[The Rolling Stones]

34 [The Rolling Stones]

A rare original autographed artwork, ca. 1964

The Rolling Stones

35 The Rolling Stones

Autographed cut, ca. [1960s]

The Beach Boys

37 The Beach Boys

A cardboard poster for The Beach Boys at the Charleston Civic Center, ca. 1968

Brian Wilson

38 Brian Wilson

Manuscript lyric sheet for "Catch a Wave" by The Beach Boys, handwritten by Brian Wilson, ca. 1963

[John Lennon]

40 [John Lennon]

A necktie owned and signed by John Lennon, ca. 1975

Elton John

43 Elton John

Signed "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" 12" Vinyl

Led Zeppelin | John Bonham

44 Led Zeppelin | John Bonham

John Bonham Stage Played Symphonic Gong, ca. 1970

Jim Morrison

45 Jim Morrison

A brown suede jacket, owned and stage-worn Jim Morrison during infamous New Haven Arena Concert Arrest, ca. 1967

Eric Meola | Bruce Springsteen

48 Eric Meola | Bruce Springsteen

A photographic print from Bruce Springsteen's "Born to Run" sessions, signed by photographer Eric Meola, ca. 2006

Bruce Springsteen & E Street Band

49 Bruce Springsteen & E Street Band

Signed “The Wild, The Innocent & The E Street Shuffle” 12" Vinyl, ca. 1974

Paul Simon & Art Garfunkel

50 Paul Simon & Art Garfunkel

Signed “The Paul Simon Songbook” 12" Vinyl

Bob Dylan

51 Bob Dylan

A manuscript fair copy of "Knocking on Heaven's Door," handwritten by Bob Dylan, ca. 2009

The Traveling Wilburys

52 The Traveling Wilburys

A signed publishing contract for The Traveling Wilburys, ca. 1989

Tom Petty

53 Tom Petty

A signed drawing by Tom Petty

[Genesis] | Paul Whitehead

54 [Genesis] | Paul Whitehead

The original pencil draft for Genesis' third album "Nursery Cryme," ca. [1970s]

Genesis

55 Genesis

Signed "A Trick of the Tail" 12" Vinyl, ca. [1976]

Joni Mitchell

56 Joni Mitchell

An original pen and ink artwork by Joni Mitchell with verse, ca. 1969

Janis Joplin

57 Janis Joplin

A signed print of Janis Joplin, ca. [1960s]

[Neil Young]

58 [Neil Young]

A typed 21-song "Fork in the Road"-era setlist, featuring 6 songs and annotations written in Young's hand, ca. 2009

Fleetwood Mac

59 Fleetwood Mac

A signed Fleetwood Mac print, ca. [1977]

The Jimi Hendrix Experience

60 The Jimi Hendrix Experience

Signed "Axis: Bold as Love" 12" Vinyl

The Jimi Hendrix Experience

61 The Jimi Hendrix Experience

A signed 1967 tour program for the Jimi Hendrix Experience with Pink Floyd, ca. 1967

[Bo Diddley]

63 [Bo Diddley]

A performance-worn custom stage costume designed for Bo Diddley, ca. [1970s]

[Bo Diddley]

64 [Bo Diddley]

A black cowboy hat with sheriff's badge, owned and stage-worn by Bo Diddley, ca. 1995

Prince

67 Prince

A custom gold necklace featuring Prince's 'Love' symbol, owned and worn by Prince ca. 1990s

Prince

68 Prince

A faux-pearl prop necklace worn by Prince in the music video for "Diamonds and Pearls," ca. 1991