![]() Wyman’s fine collection of guitars will be offered with highlights including: But that was before he started playing with Charlie.” ![]() First off, I just wanted to separate Bill from his amplifier. We used to look at it and get on our knees. A Vox AC-30 amplifier, which was beyond our means to possess… we used to worship it. On the fateful day of his audition in 1962, the band became not only interested in his musical skills but in his amplifier, which sealed the deal for Wyman.Ībout this piece, legendary Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards commented, “Bill had amplifiers! Bill came fully equipped. The important and historic amplifier is one of the reasons Wyman was asked to join the Rolling Stones. ![]() One of the most significant pieces from Rolling Stones history to be offered at this auction is Wyman’s 1962 VOX AC30 ‘Normal’ model amplifier. He continued, “It is easier to let these items go knowing that a portion of the proceeds from this sale will support three causes that are close to my heart: The Prince’s Trust, Macmillan Cancer Support and CCMI (Central Caribbean Marine Institute) who are at the forefront of restoring the health of the world’s reefs and oceans.” I hope people will get as much joy from my collections as I have.” “It feels like the right time to share my archive with the world. “Collecting and archiving has been one of the great pleasures of my life and will undoubtedly be one of my legacies,” said Bill Wyman. The archive contains not only an unprecedented collection of his instruments, stage worn ensembles, awards, personal items and artifacts collected during his illustrious three-decade career as a founding member and bassist of the World’s Greatest Rock Band, the Rolling Stones, but also important instruments and artifacts from his ongoing solo career.Īs depicted in the 2019 documentary film about the life and career of Wyman, The Quiet One, this archive also includes a wide range of property including never before seen archival material, equipment, ephemera, merchandising, promotional materials, production artwork, photographs, correspondence, concert posters, records and other memorabilia. The sale will feature over 1,000 lots selected from Wyman’s renowned and vast archive. "Property From Bill Wyman And His Rolling Stones Archive", Courtesy of Ripple Productions Limited, our spectacular three-day auction event, celebrates the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted English musician, record producer, songwriter and singer. JULIEN'S AUCTIONS IS PROUD TO PRESENT "PROPERTY FROM BILL WYMAN AND HIS ROLLING STONES ARCHIVE", COURTESY OF RIPPLE PRODUCTIONS LIMITED, AN AUCTION TAKING PLACE IN BEVERLY HILLS AND LIVE ONLINE AT JULIEN'S LIVE ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH AND SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH.
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