This acknowledgement is a material term of these Conditions of Sale and of the consideration under which RR Auction agrees to these terms. By bidding at the Auction, whether in person, through an agent or representative, by telephone, facsimile, online, absentee bid, or by any other form of bid or by any other means, Bidder acknowledges the thorough reading and understanding of all of these Conditions of Sale, all descriptions of items in the Catalog, and all matters incorporated herein by reference, and agrees to be fully bound thereby. These Conditions of Sale constitute a binding agreement between the Parties with respect to the auction in which Bidder participates (the “Auction”). The following terms and conditions (“Conditions of Sale”) constitute the sole terms and conditions under which RR Auction will offer for sale and sell the property described in the catalog of items for auction (the “Catalog”). But apologies in advance if during our conversation, we ramble on about the great Johnny Winter.ANYONE EITHER REGISTERING TO BID OR PLACING A BID (“BIDDER”) ACCEPTS THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE AND ENTERS INTO A LEGALLY, BINDING, ENFORCEABLE AGREEMENT WITH R&R AUCTION COMPANY OF MASSACHUSETTS, LLC (“RR AUCTION,” TOGETHER WITH BIDDER, THE “PARTIES”). To find out more about this unparalleled auction, please visit or contact the auction house directly at its NYC headquarters. (Of course, those unable to attend in person will be able to bid via the internet on and ) But these notebooks, and the items noted above, only begin to give a sense of the many hundreds of lots in this two-day auction being held live at one of the coolest venues imaginable. One of the most compelling sections of the sale will be Johnny Winter’s notebooks, handwritten in the late 1960s and ‘70s and filled page after page with songs he composed. King and Jimi Hendrix were just some of the fellow musicians who Johnny knew and admired, and whose items he treasured. And to be sure, these great graphics are not limited to images of Johnny Janis Joplin, Muddy Waters, Ike and Tina Turner, B.B. And the auction has them all! So complete is this collection that it even includes a clump of Johnny’s actual beard with photos verifying the shearing.įor fans and collectors, there are many extremely rare rock and blues posters and vintage photographs documenting early appearances at clubs now long gone. Rings, necklaces, hats (sweat stains and all), belts, straps, scarves and more were trademarks of his style. On stage, Johnny Winter’s stiletto-thin frame was often draped in memorable outfits and customized accessories. These, and assorted wonderful vintage instruments, constitute the artist’s personal collection, which also includes the simple wooden ukulele-his very first guitar-that he is shown with around the age of ten in family photos. And though they appear almost toy-like, Winter’s three Lazer guitars gave some of the most powerful sounds of his career.

Johnny also banged out song after song on his metal resonators, the instruments he affectionately called “garbage cans with strings,” some of which were uniquely crafted for him. Many vividly remember the musician’s love affair with Gibson’s uniquely shaped Firebirds, all five of which are in the sale, including the iconic instrument that Johnny played live with Muddy Waters. Johnny Winter is prominently included on Rolling Stone’s list of 100 Greatest Guitarists, so of course no auction would be complete without his collection of three dozen guitars.

John, Billy Gibbons, Joe Perry, and Brian Setzer for the album Step Back, released posthumously. At the time of his death in 2014, he was recording with Eric Clapton, Dr. King and Muddy Waters, and gave a spectacular performance at Woodstock. Many remember him for his distinct covers of songs including “Johnny B Goode” by Chuck Berry, and “Highway 61 Revisited” by Bob Dylan, as well as the original “Still Alive and Well” and “I’m Yours and I’m Hers.” Often accompanied by his brother Edgar, Johnny also shared the stage with his blues idols B.B. On September 30 and October 1 at Gibson Brands New York Showroom (once home to the iconic recording studio the “Hit Factory”), the Johnny Winter Collection will be sold at one wild, unreserved Guernsey’s Auction.įrom his east Texas roots, Johnny Winter motored through the Austin clubs and onto a global stage.

Through the decades, his music thrilled millions and for many, the treasures he left behind will be both poignant and magical. A 130-pound, cross-eyed albino with long fleecy hair playing some of the gutsiest, fluid blues guitar you ever heard.” So said Rolling Stone in 1968 when describing a young, raw and riveting Johnny Winter.

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