Ringo Starr to Auction Beatles Memorabilia, Including Lennon Guitar

http://www.nbcnews.com/business/bus...s-memorabilia-including-lennon-guitar-n426891

"...Beside the dinner services and glasses, I thought I will make it very special. I'm also putting in 'The White Album No. 000001' which I had in a bank vault for the last 35 years" and several guitars, including a Gretsch that was a gift from George Harrison and the Lennon Rickenbacker, he said..."

 

I was just about to post this. This is going to be huge!!

Any predictions on the price that 'The Beatles' #000001 will fetch??

http://news.yahoo.com/ringo-starr-auction-december-feature-over-800-items-103034589.html

 

• Ringo's first 1963 Ludwig Oyster black pearl three-piece drum kit that he used in over 200 performances and recordings between May 1963 and February 1964, including for hits such as "Can't Buy Me Love" and "All My Loving." Paul McCartney also used the set on his first solo album, "McCartney." $300,000-$500,000.
• Lennon's 1964 Rose-Morris Rickenbacker with a fire-glow sunburst finish that he played during The Beatles' 1964-1965 Christmas shows. He made a gift of the guitar, known as the "Beatle-Backer," to Starr in 1968. $600,000-$800,000.

wow! I'm excited to see if these things actually go for that much.. Very cool though

 

So which of the 3 items would you most want?
Me, I take the drums

 

Why does he auction this stuff? He doesn't need the money.
Again someone needs to open the official Beatles museum,
As John once said, "cmon Paul!"

 

I wonder if there will be an auction catalog?

 

Gonna need Ringo to play grade that White Album before I bid.

 

The Rose Morris Rick, without batting an eye. And I would play it! That's what it was made for!

I think the Rick and the Ludwigs will fetch a good amount each. Although the Rick is not one of the two John used frequently, he still used it, kept it in his home studio at Kenwood, and is still one of his Ricks!

I got a Fireglo 350 Rick because of it!

 

Which Gretsch would that be from George? Anybody know?

 

Hard to believe that Zak wouldn't want that Ludwig kit, just for the heck of it.
I've got lots of my Dad's stuff, tools, uniform, etc. Not that I use them often, but they were his and remind me of him.

 

You might want to jump on the auction catalog's:

http://www.juliensauctions.com/auctions/2015/ringo-starr-barbara-bach/index.html

One is limited to 250 copies and is signed by Ringo & Barbara.

 

He played 4-piece kits. Is it missing a piece?

I was gonna bid, til I saw that.

 

Agreed, this stuff belongs in a museum, not in some rich DBag's personal collection that no one will ever get to see or enjoy, scattered all over the world.

 

...custom painted and monogrammed bedroom furniture, an Empire style dining table and chairs, a Gothic Revival mahogany bookcase, a Lalique “Soleil” ceiling mount light fixture, a Loys-Lucha enameled light fixture, an antique Louis XV wall mirror...

Yard sales of the rich and famous.

 

The upcoming Julien's Ringo Starr auction has a catalog that will be released. There will be a regular 'Silver' limited edition and a 'Gold' Edition limited to 250 copies and signed by Ringo and his wife Barbara.

http://www.juliensauctions.com/auctions/2015/ringo-starr-barbara-bach/index.html

 

Yep, much of it seems a load of expensive tat.

 

I find it VERY funny that in this video, they show a bootleg 45 sleeve - Money/Sure to Fall (from the Decca Audition). Oops?

 

This stuff should be in a travelling exhibit of memorabilia form the 4 Beatle parties. Just like Bowie's exhibit.

Besides, it's more lucrative travelling and people actually get to see the stuff instead of it hiding away in the vault of some multi-millionaire.

 

Full video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=262&v=V6cVhT62GyI

 

The bigger question for me is: Will Ringo sign the White Album?

 

The catalogue is $1000

Dat's da mose ridikulus tin I eva hoyd

 

There is also a version for $200-

 

Bargain!

I'm not buying it and I'm not buying the white album again even if it is the first edition.
He should donate it to that guy who's been buying up all the white albums and opening a shop with them in it or something.