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A Look Back at the 2025 Annual Julien’s, MusiCares® Charity Auction

The annual Julien's Auctions and MusiCares® Charity Relief Auction, which took place on February 2nd, 2025, was held in conjunction with the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards®, the auction featured over 60 incredible items. All proceeds from the sale of these pieces, which were donated by some of the most influential figures in music, went to support MusiCares®' vital work with artists in need.

August 29, 2025

The annual MusiCares Charity Relief Auction, a collaboration between Julien's Auctions and MusiCares®, took place on Sunday, February 2nd, 2025. Timed with the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards®, the event was a highlight of GRAMMY® Week and was held at The Recording Academy in Santa Monica, with online bidding available for a global audience.

This year's auction was a unique opportunity for music fans, collectors, and philanthropists to own a piece of music history. The meticulously curated catalog featured over 60 one-of-a-kind items generously donated by some of the most influential figures in music, spanning different genres and generations. All proceeds from the event went directly to MusiCares® to support its vital work with musicians in need.

Highlights included:

Instruments of Legends: A 2024 Fender American Vintage II Telecaster signed by Bruce Springsteen, a 1995 Gibson Les Paul Studio guitar owned and signed by Neil Young, and a 2023 Martin DX-2E acoustic electric guitar bearing the signatures of music luminaries including Paul McCartney, Snoop Dogg, and Sheryl Crow, acquired at a tribute concert for Jimmy Buffett.

Iconic Stage and Studio Artifacts: A sequined jumpsuit worn by Dolly Parton at the 2019 MusiCares Person of the Year gala, a black felt top hat signed by Stevie Nicks, a custom-made burgundy satin blazer owned and worn by Lionel Richie, and a 2009 Squier Avril Lavigne Telecaster signed by Olivia Rodrigo.

The Rise of K-Pop: In a nod to the genre's global impact, the auction introduces stage-worn ensembles and accessories from K-pop idols SEVENTEEN, NewJeans, and TOMORROW X TOGETHER, marking a significant moment for collectors of contemporary music memorabilia.

Rare and Personal Treasures: A signed portrait artwork of Quincy Jones, a Coldplay concert setlist handwritten by Chris Martin, and signed memorabilia from Ringo Starr, Slash, Sting, and Teddy Swims offer intimate glimpses into the creative processes of renowned artists.

Auction Highlights

Lionel Richie

Stage-Worn Military Style Embroidered Rope Blazer

Estimate:

$4,000 - $6,000

A custom-made burgundy satin, military-style blazer, with embroidered gold rope details on the front, shoulder pads, ruched sleeves, and gold-tone button details along the sleeves, owned and stage-worn by Lionel Richie.

Labeled "David Thomas X." No size present.

PROVENANCE Donated by Lionel Richie

Paul McCartney, Snoop Dog, Sheryl Crow, Brandi Carlisle, Jon Bon Jovi, and More

Hollywood Bowl Jimmy Buffett Tribute Signed Martin DX-2E Acoustic Guitar

Estimate:

$3,000 - $5,000

A 2023 Martin DX-2E X Series Special acoustic electric guitar, serial #2803078, in natural finish. Signed by the following artists at the Keep The Party Going: A Tribute To Jimmy Buffett event held at The Hollywood Bowl in April of 2024: Snoop Dog, Eric Church, Paul McCartney, Zac Brown, The Eagles, Pitbull, Jake Owen, Sheryl Crow, Angelique Kidjo, JD Souther, Brandi Carlile, Kenny Chesney, Jon Bon Jovi, Don Johnson, and Will Arnett. The guitar features a 25.4” scale length birch laminate neck with a 20 fret Richlite fretboard, chrome tuners, pearloid dot inlays, a spruce top, HPL (High Pressure Laminate) back and sides, an abalone rosette, a Richlite bridge, and Martin E-1 electronics for plugged-in play. Includes a Roadrunner soft case.

PROVENANCE Donated by Martin

NewJeans

2024 Billboard Women In Music Event-Worn Ensembles

Estimate:

$2,000 - $4,000

A group of outfits worn by members of global sensation NewJeans at the 2024 Billboard Women In Music at YouTube Theater on March 06, 2024 in Inglewood, California.

For HYEIN: a grey fitted blazer with a holographic photo of the singer sewn on the front and various decals and rhinestone details present, no size or label present; a blue, black, and white plaid sequined pleated skirt with built in shorts, no size or label present; a pair of white socks; and a pair of silver and black platform mary jane shoes.

For HANNI: a fitted white cropped, short-sleeved button down with puff sleeves, a holographic photo of the singer sewn on the front, and various decals and rhinestone details present, no size or label present; a blue, black, and white plaid sequined pleated skirt with built in shorts, no label present; a black, blue, and white plaid necktie, a pair of black socks; and a pair of silver and black platform mary jane shoes.

For MINJI: a fitted white cropped, short-sleeved button down with puff sleeves, no size or label present; a blue, black, and white plaid sequined pleated skirt with built in shorts, no label present; a navy blue fitted blazer with a holographic photo of the singer sewn on the front and various decals and rhinestone details present, no size or label present; a black, blue, and white plaid necktie, a pair of black socks; and a pair of silver and black platform mary jane shoes.

For DANIELLE: a fitted, blue, black, and white sequined plaid, button-down halter-style top with a collar, a holographic photo of the singer sewn on the front, and various decals present, no size or label present; a pair of blue, black, and white plaid "angel wing" patches with rhinestone details; a blue, black, and white plaid sequined pleated skirt with built in shorts, no label present; a pair of white socks; and a pair of silver and black platform mary jane shoes.

For HAERIN: a fitted white cropped, short-sleeved button down with puff sleeves, a holographic photo of the singer sewn on the front, and various decals and rhinestone details present, no size or label present; a blue, black, and white plaid sequined pleated skirt with built in shorts, no label present; a black, blue, and white plaid necktie, a pair of white socks; and a pair of silver and black platform mary jane shoes.

At the ceremony, NewJeans accepted the award for "Group of the Year," and performed a mash-up of “ETA” and “Super Shy.”

PROVENANCE Donated by HYBE Corporation

Metallica

James Hetfield Signed ESP LTD James Hetfield Signature Snakebyte Electric Guitar, Snow White

Estimate:

$2,000 - $4,000

An ESP LTD James Hetfield Signature Snakebyte electric guitar, serial #W24050233, in Snow White finish and signed in black felt tip pen by James Hetfield of Metallica. The guitar features a set-in 24.75” scale length three piece mahogany neck with an ebony fretboard with 22 jumbo frets, acrylic pearloid dot inlays with a special Snakebyte inlay at the 12th fret, six black chrome plated locking tuners, an LTD logo on the headstock and an engraved James Hetfield signature truss rod cover. The body is made of mahogany and finished in Snow White, with black plastics, a black chrome plated TonePros locking bridge and locking tailpiece, black dome knobs, and a pair of EMG James Hetfield humbuckers (9v battery required, not included) wired to a three way toggle selector switch, master volume, and master tone controls. Includes original black ESP hardshell case with grey interior, ESP sticker, polish cloth, and Allen keys.

PROVENANCE Donated by James Hetfield

SEVENTEEN

"17 Is Right Here" Video-Worn Outfits and Accessories

Estimate:

$2,000 - $4,000

A group of outfits worn by members of K-Pop icon SEVENTEEN worn during videos for songs from their April 2024 album 17 IS RIGHT HERE.

For DK: a denim button-up jacket with white contrast stitching and red embroidered details, labeled "Bode."

For SEUNGKWAN: a distressed tan and white, bomber-style zip-up jacket with black novelty embroideries, labeled "Soe Ready To Wear."

For JOSHUA: a muted blue distressed cardigan with plastic buttons, labeled "Italian yarn."

For THE 8: a sleeveless turtleneck top with a black and white face graphic print, labeled "IDEN."

For JEONGHAN: A cream knit, zip-up jacket with black contrast details and a gucci patch on the chest, labeled "Gucci."

For VERNON: A white faux fur, trapper-style hat with exaggerated long flaps and chain-link/button accessory details, labeled "Vaquera."

For WONWOO: A pair of pink plastic, three dimensional "braided" eyeglasses, labeled "Ottolinger."

For DINO: a silver sequined chaperon-style medieval hood with chain-link fringe.

For HOSHI: a chain-link and silver-tone disk stacked belt.

For JUN: a pair of thigh-length black leather boots with a silver-tone zip front, labeled "GMBH."

For S.COUPS: a hot pink and purple faux fur, cropped hooded jacket, labeled "Givenchy."

For MINGYU: a pink and blue, long hooded faux fur coat with front pockets.

For WOOZI: a denim and cotton bomber-style jacket with striped trim and a Gucci novelty logo patch, labeled "Gucci."

PROVENANCE Donated by HYBE Corporation

Paul McCartney

Signed Lyric Book and Unique Abbey Road Studios Experience with Giles Martin

Estimate:

$2,000 - $4,000

A signed, hardcover edition of GRAMMY® award winner Sir Paul McCartney's 2021 book of the year, The Lyrics: 1965 to Present (W.W. Norton, 2021) hand signed and personalized to the winning bidder.

A landmark publishing event featuring two volumes of McCartney's lyrics from his time before The Beatles and with The Beatles, as well as with Wings and during his solo career - 154 songs in all!

Included in the book is McCartney's commentary, never-before-seen photos, handwritten notes, art, and ephemera, all of which are part of his personal collection and are being offered for public view for the first time.

This two-volume set is a masterpiece inside and out, making it the gift item of the year and an essential addition to any fan's library.

10.75 x 8.5 x 3 inches

ACCOMPANIED BY:

A once in a lifetime, Abbey Road Studios experience hosted by Grammy award-winning producer Giles Martin. Meet Giles for an early morning tour of the famous studios then experience The Beatles “Abbey Road” in all its remixed glory. You and 4 friends will immerse yourselves in one of music’s most seminal albums and hear from Giles about the influences and stories that surrounded the making of the album. Tour can be on any weekday in London starting at 9am. By kind permission of Abbey Road Studios / UMG

PROVENANCE Donated by Sir Paul McCartney & Giles Martin

TOMORROW X TOGETHER

2024 Photoshoot-Worn Ensembles

Estimate:

$2,000 - $4,000

A group of outfits worn by members of the K-Pop group TOMORROW X TOGETHER during a promotional photoshoot for their 2024 mini album titled Minisode 3: TOMORROW.

For SOOBIN: a cream silk, Victorian-style button-down blouse with poet sleeves; a pair of black dress pants; a cream, lace-up corset with additional tie details; and two cream, lace-up sleevelets, all pieces labeled "Divine Round" with the performers name handwritten in Korean on the label.

For BEOMGYU: a cream sheer button-down blouse with lace ruffles and cinched sleeve details; a pair of black dress pants; a white, and a lace-up corset with additional tie details, all pieces labeled "Divine Round" with the performers name handwritten in Korean on the label.

For YEONJUN: a cream sheer, Victorian-style button-down blouse with ruffle lace detailing and cinched sleeve cuffs; a cream jacquard, asymmetrical cropped bolero-style top with a side fastener; and a pair of black long shorts, all pieces labeled "Divine Round" with the performers name handwritten in Korean on the label.

For TAEHYUN: a cream lace, Victorian-style button-down blouse with lace ruffles and poet sleeves; a pair of black long shorts; and a black, lace-up corset with a floral design, all pieces labeled "Divine Round" with the performers name handwritten in Korean on the label.

For HUENINGKA: a cream sheer, poet's style blouse with lace detailing; a pair of black dress pants; and a cream, lace-up corset top, all pieces labeled "Divine Round" with the performers name handwritten in Korean on the label.

PROVENANCE Donated by HYBE Corporation

Bruce Springsteen

Signed Fender American Vintage II Telecaster, Butterscotch Blonde

Estimate:

$2,000 - $4,000

A 2024 Fender American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster electric guitar, serial #V2431575, in butterscotch blonde finish –– very similar to the 1950s Fender guitar Bruce has played since the 1970s! This guitar has been autographed by Springsteen with his familiar signature and a distinctive "doodle" in large felt tip marker on the top with one music note below the signature and another on the upper bass bout. Features a 25.5” scale length one piece maple neck with 21 frets, black dot inlays, and six nickel plated vintage style Fender branded tuners. The two piece ash body is finished in butterscotch blonde with a black single ply pickguard, a chrome ashtray bridge with brass saddles, a chrome control plate, chrome domed barrel knobs, and a black switch tip. Two single coil Fender Pure Vintage ’51 Telecaster pickups wired to a three way selector switch with master volume and tone controls. Includes Fender tweed hardshell case with a red interior, original hang tags, and a Fender accessory back with manuals and bridge cover. Please note, this guitar is not from Springsteen's personal collection, it is a signed re-issue that is similar to the one that he plays.

PROVENANCE Donated by Bruce Springsteen

Dolly Parton

2019 Musicares Person of the Year Event-Worn Embellished Jumpsuit

Estimate:

$2,000 - $3,000

A lined nylon mesh long sleeved jumpsuit, owned and worn by Dolly Parton to the 2019 MusiCares Person Of The Year gala at the Los Angeles Convention Center on February 8, 2019, where she was honored.

The jumpsuit is fully sequined with a fringe peplum, zip back closure with hook and eyes at neckline, trompe l'oeil bodice embroidery, and is lined in lycra. No sizes or labels present.

Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from the Archive Collection of Dolly Parton.

PROVENANCE Donated by Dolly Parton

Slash

Signed Gibson Slash Les Paul Standard Electric Guitar, November Burst

Estimate:

$2,000 - $4,000

A 2024 Gibson Slash Les Paul Standard electric guitar, serial #234220349, in November Burst finish. The guitar is signed by Slash and dated 2024 on the top along with Slash’s signature Skully caricature.

The guitar features a 24.75” scale length mahogany neck with a bound 22 fret rosewood fretboard, acrylic trapezoid inlays, six vintage style Gibson Deluxe tuners, a Slash truss rod cover, the gold Les Paul Model silkscreen, and a mother of pearl Gibson logo headstock inlay. The body has a mahogany body finished in black with a November burst finished AAA flame maple top. The guitar wears cream plastics, gold top hat knobs, an amber switch tip, and a nickel ABR-1 bridge and stop tailpiece. Equipped with a pair of Gibson Custom Burstbucker AlNiCo II pickups wired to a three way toggle switch and individual volume and tone controls for each pickup. Includes original Gibson hardshell case with a brown exterior and pink interior, an uninstalled pickguard, a Gibson strap, and care kit.

PROVENANCE Donated by Gibson

Stevie Nicks

"SNL" Promotional Shoot Worn and Signed Top Hat

Estimate:

$1,000 - $2,000

A black felt top hat with a black ribbon hat band, worn by Stevie Nicks during a promotional shoot for her 2024 musical guest appearance on Saturday Night Live (1975-present, NBC), and signed by Nicks on the interior sweatband in white marker, with additional celestial doodles. Labeled "East Village Hats New York."

Together with a peacock feather and the original hat box.

PROVENANCE Donated by Stevie Nicks

"This auction signifies more than just the acquisition of rare collectibles," stated Martin Nolan, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Julien's Auctions. "It represents a powerful convergence of music, philanthropy, and social responsibility. By participating, bidders contribute directly to MusiCares® unwavering commitment to the music community, particularly in the wake of the recent devastating wildfires in Los Angeles."

The Julien's Auctions and MusiCares® partnership underscores the vital role of collective action within the entertainment industry. Register and bid now, for this auction serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of music and its capacity to inspire positive change.

Live Auction

MUSICARES CHARITY RELIEF AUCTION

Feb 2, 2025

11:00 AM PST