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Julien's Auctions Announces Music Icons Sale with Rare Guitar Exhibition Tour

market-auction · 2026-03-25

Julien's Auctions has revealed comprehensive details for its upcoming Music Icons auction, which will feature over 800 items. The event celebrates heavy metal's lasting influence and marks the 50th anniversary of KISS's London performances. A traveling display showcasing select pieces from the auction will tour ahead of the sale. Bidding will commence on April 27. Martin Nolan, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Julien's Auctions, noted that demand for music memorabilia is at an all-time high, driven by collectors who value both the cultural importance of these artifacts and the artists' legacies, frequently leading to exceptional sale prices. The auction house emphasizes its dedication to offering museum-caliber items and influencing worldwide discussions about music collecting. Notable guitars from musicians including Ace Frehley, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Kirk Hammett are among the highlights.

Key facts

  • Julien's Auctions announced details for its Music Icons sale
  • The sale includes over 800 items
  • Bidding opens on April 27
  • The event commemorates the 50th anniversary of KISS in London
  • A touring exhibition of auction highlights will occur before the sale
  • Martin Nolan commented on high interest in music memorabilia
  • Guitars from Ace Frehley, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Kirk Hammett are featured
  • The announcement was made from Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus

Entities

Artists

  • Ace Frehley
  • Stevie Ray Vaughan
  • Kirk Hammett
  • KISS

Institutions

  • Julien's Auctions
  • Hard Rock Cafe
  • Hard Rock Cafe New York
  • Hard Rock Cafe Times Square
  • KISS

Locations

  • London
  • Piccadilly Circus
  • Tokyo
  • New York
  • United Kingdom
  • Japan
  • United States

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