15 Pieces Of Music Memorabilia That People Paid Truckloads Of Cash For

Someone shelled out $1.8 million for the jacket Michael Jackson wore for "Thriller."

December 02, 2022

Do you have an affinity for music memorabilia? Do you like luxury cars with a personal touch? If so, this list is definitely for you! We'll be exploring some of the most interesting auction items from famous musicians.

First on our list is something from David Bowie's estate. After his untimely death in 2016, many of Bowie's belongings were put up for auction. One item in particular - his handwritten lyrics to "Starman" - sold for an astounding £200,000. The lucky bidder was Olivier Varenne from Australia who plans to display it in the Museum of Old and New Art's expanded library.

If Rolling Stones are more your style, Ronnie Wood had some memorabilia up for grabs back in 2012. A white leather coat sold for $8,960, and a lithograph of Eric Clapton drawn by Wood fetched $5120. Despite being made out of cardboard, a guitar cutout gifted to wood by Keith Richards still managed to sell for $6,875.

Thriller

John Lennon’s personal psychedelic Rolls-Royce was auctioned off in 1985 for $2,299,000.

Music memorabilia that sold for top dollar $2.299 million John Lennon's Rolls Royce The car, featuring psychedelic artwork by a local artist, sold for that much in 1985. That was 10 times the estimated price. Emily CRACKED — *Joost Evers/Wiki Commons*, *mlp52/Flickr*
*Rolling Stone*

Some of Ronnie Wood's Rolling Stones memorabilia was auctioned off, with cool results.

Music memorabilia that sold for top dollar $5,000 $9,000 Rolling Stones memorabilia Ronnie Wood's old junk from his time with the Rolling Stones was auctioned off, including a white leather coat ($8,960), a lithograph of Eric Clapton ($5,120), and a cardboard guitar cutout gifted from Keith Richards ($6,875). CRACKED — *Roger Woolman/Wiki Commons*
Reuters

An auction for David Bowie's handwritten lyrics to "Starman" surpassed £200,000.

Music memorabilia that sold for top dollar There's a Starman ، He said he'd like to But he Thinks he'd bb There's a Starman w He's told us not to Cause he Know its He told me:- Let the children low Let the children и £200,000 Handwritten David Bowie lyrics The Starman lyrics were auctioned off for way above the estimated price. The lucky bidder plans to display it in the Museum of Old and New Art's expanded library. CRACKED — *Rik Walton/Wiki Commons, Omega Auctions*
*The Guardian*

Some people are really into dead celebrities, even if it means paying big bucks for old drug bottles.

Music memorabilia that sold for top dollar THE PRESCRIPTION HOUSE de a TO JACK MADISON KNSCH. AVE. L Ph MON 85562 Elvis Take as Presley directed Dr. Nichopo Dead celebrities VALIUM 10 mg 5/24/76 pill bottles CALITION - phose Federal other Law prohibits for - - People's / .. Fans of deceased celebrities pay thousands of dollars for pharmacy bottles that once contained the stars' drugs of choice. Elvis' pill bottles have fetched $6,000, while those of Marilyn Monroe, Michael Jackson, and Truman Capote have sold for undisclosed amounts. CRACKED — *MGM, Heritage Auctions*
Atlas Obscura

A super fan bought Justin Timberlake's burnt French Toast off eBay for over a thousand dollars.

Music memorabilia that sold for top dollar Justin Timberlake's burnt toast A die-hard NSYNC fan coughed up over 1,000 bucks for two slices of burnt French Toast that $1,025 Timberlake left behind after an interview at a New York radio. CRACKED — *Andre Luiz Moreira/Shutterstock*
Entertainment Weekly

George Michael paid $1.45 million for John Lennon's piano, which is now on display at Strawberry Field in Liverpool.

Music memorabilia that sold for top dollar John Lennon's piano George Michael was such a huge fan of John Lennon and the Beatles, that he shelled out that much cash just to own the piano that Lennon used to write Imagine. $1.45 million CRACKED — *Peter Fordham/Wiki Commons*
Smooth Radio

In 1967, Jimi Hendrix set his guitar on fire in an attempt to one-up his musical rival.

Music memorabilia that sold for top dollar was support arshall Jimi Hendrix's £280,000 burnt guitar In 1967, Jimi Hendrix was trying to outdo his musical rival by setting his guitar on fire. Не did this stunt twice, burning his hands the first time. One of these guitars was sold at auction in 2008. CRACKED — *Anton_Ivanov/Shutterstock*
Guitar World

Colts owner Jim Irsay spent nearly $4 million on a guitar at an auction, setting a new record for the most expensive guitar ever sold.

Music memorabilia that sold for top dollar David Gilmour's guitar Jim Irsay, owner of the Indianapolis Colts, won an auction for Gilmour's Black Strat guitar, setting a new record for most expensive guitar ever sold at auction. The money raised from the sale would go to climate change charity $3.975 ClientEarth. million CRACKED — *Jimmy Baikovicius/Flickr*
*Rolling Stone*

Somebody found one of Lady Gaga's false nails and sold it at auction for more than $12,000.

Music memorabilia that sold for top dollar Lady Gaga's false nail $12,000 A crew member at one of Lady Gaga's 2012 concerts found an acrylic nail that she had worn on stage, and sold it at auction. The tiny black nail, which is decorated with gold beads, came with proof of authenticity (including a photo of Gaga wearing it and a letter from the consignor). CRACKED — *Everett Collection/Shutterstock, ArtFact*
*The Daily Mail*

Dylan fans can now purchase the original handwritten lyric sheets for songs “Like A Rolling Stone” and “Mr. Tambourine Man” for some serious cash.

Music memorabilia that sold for top dollar BoD Sylans (in dressed Juling Once upm A time You area the beme a Time is your prile. Didn't you? People calles you're you thought - You used to (20g) about Everybody that with hangin' out Now you don't talk So love Now you don't seem to proud Abouthrungtibe here most How dirsit feel i Like How dees it feel The of yer own Rolling complete uhknown Stop Relling Start You want to the best schools Allright Mits loboly Sknown you of to But quitures f got juiced is it Not you're 90442 have — *Alberto Cabello/Wiki Commons, Moments in Time*
*The Daily Mail*

Smells Like Teen Spirit

"Candle in the Wind 1997" lyrics sold for $400,000 to support disadvantaged children.

Music memorabilia that sold for top dollar ELTON JOHN Something About The Way You Look Tonight Candle In The Wind 1997 In loving memory of Diana, - Princess of Wales $400,000 Candle in the Wind 1997 handwritten lyrics Three pages of handwritten lyrics, and a printed final version autographed by songwriter Bernie Taupin and Elton John, were sold to the Lund Foundation, a nonprofit group that funds programs for disadvantaged children. CRACKED — *Andrea Raffin/Shutterstock, Mercury Records*
*Los Angeles Times*

Justin Bieber

A scullery maid's salary register from Liverpool City Hospital containing her name and signature (E. Rigby) sold at auction for 115,000 pounds.

Music memorabilia that sold for top dollar £115,000 Eleanor Rigby S true identity A document containing clues to the identity of the subject of one of the Beatles' best-loved songs,sold for 115,000 pounds at auction. The manuscript is a salary register from Liverpool City Hospital, and features the name and signature of Е. Rigby. CRACKED — *Capitol Records*
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John Lennon’s personal psychedelic Rolls-Royce was auctioned off in 1985 for $2,299,000.

Some of Ronnie Wood's Rolling Stones memorabilia was auctioned off, with cool results.

An auction for David Bowie's handwritten lyrics to "Starman" surpassed £200,000.

Some people are really into dead celebrities, even if it means paying big bucks for old drug bottles.

A super fan bought Justin Timberlake's burnt French Toast off eBay for over a thousand dollars.

George Michael paid $1.45 million for John Lennon's piano, which is now on display at Strawberry Field in Liverpool.

In 1967, Jimi Hendrix set his guitar on fire in an attempt to one-up his musical rival.

Colts owner Jim Irsay spent nearly $4 million on a guitar at an auction, setting a new record for the most expensive guitar ever sold.

Somebody found one of Lady Gaga's false nails and sold it at auction for more than $12,000.

Dylan fans can now purchase the original handwritten lyric sheets for songs “Like A Rolling Stone” and “Mr. Tambourine Man” for some serious cash.

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"Candle in the Wind 1997" lyrics sold for $400,000 to support disadvantaged children.

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A scullery maid's salary register from Liverpool City Hospital containing her name and signature (E. Rigby) sold at auction for 115,000 pounds.

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