The instruments used in September’s Taylor Hawkins memorial concerts are set to hit the auction block.
Among the items that will be available at next week’s auction are guitars, cymbals and drum skins signed by the artists who participated, including a guitar owned by Queen legend Brian May, according to Julien’s Auctions.
Other musicians who donated instruments include the Foo Fighters, Joan Jett, Stewart Copeland and Kesha, says Julien’s executive director, Martin Nolan. The auction will also feature a 2022 Ram Rebel Crew Cab pickup truck that was custom built in honor of Hawkins, Nolan says. It’s expected to fetch up to $80,000.
“We are so grateful and honoured to have been chosen by the Hawkins family and Foo Fighters as one of the beneficiary charities,” said Eric Mtungwazi, Music Support’s chief executive said in a statement.
“We are proud to partner with Julien’s Auctions on this incredible collection.” Said Laura Segura, executive director of MusiCares. “We are dedicated to helping the humans behind the music because music gives so much to the world, and this auction continues the beautiful celebration of Taylor’s life and his immense contribution to the music industry.”
Hawkins, who played drums for the Foo Fighters for more than 20 years, died in March at the age of 50.
