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Quick Takes: Beatles guitar in auction
March 23, 2013
By Randy Lewis
www.latimes.com
Chances are this guitar has nothing to weep about. A Vox electric guitar said to have been played by John Lennon and George Harrison — along with some jewelry given by Elvis Presley to associates and an autographed pillow Michael Jackson threw to a fan — are among a bevy of rock 'n' roll memorabilia items coming up for auction May 18 in New York.
The one-of-a-kind Vox guitar was played by Lennon during a video recording session for the song "Hello Goodbye," and by Harrison while he was practicing "I Am the Walrus" for the "Magical Mystery Tour" film, according to Julien's Auctions, which will host the sale. It is expected to fetch $200,000 to $300,000. If that's not please pleasing enough, the auction will include other Beatles-related items: a cape created for Presley for his "Aloha From Hawaii" 1973 TV special, jumpsuits from teen heartthrob David Cassidy, as well as items from the Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Madonna and others. The full catalog can be viewed at juliensauctions.com.
