Christine McVie: her instruments and wardrobe sold at auction

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The two-day event, “ Property From the Life and Career of Christine McVie “, will be held at the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum in Nashville.

Julien's Auctions will celebrate the life and legacy of Christine McVie at an auction held at the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum in Nashville. The auction “ Property From The Life and Career of Christine McVie ” will feature items from the musician's wardrobe and Fleetwood Mac touring instruments, as well as personal memorabilia, jewelry and awards.

The event will take place on October 16 and 17, with proceeds going to MusiCares and other charities. Included in the collection is McVie's 1998 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame award. The artist's RIAA plaque marking the multi-platinum sales of the album Rumors is also listed, as is the lace blazer she wore while performing at the MusiCares Person of the Year honoring Fleetwood Mac in January 2018.

The auction is more than just a memorabilia sale. It is a celebration of McVie’s extraordinary talent and his lasting impact on music.Julien's Auctions wrote in a statement. By signing some of Fleetwood Mac's biggest hits, such as “ Don't Stop ” And “ Little Lies “, and through a successful solo career, she paved the way for female artists in the industry. Her legacy lives on through her music, and this auction offers fans the opportunity to own a piece of that legacy. »

The complete collection includes a Grammy Award nomination plaque for Album of the Year for Rumorskeyboards, gold and diamond jewelry, photos of McVie with John McVie, signed posters, furniture, trinkets and much more.

Christine McVie, the longtime lead singer, keyboardist and songwriter for Fleetwood Mac, died in November 2022 at the age of 79. She joined the band in 1970 and went on to write (and co-write) some of the band's most memorable songs, including the classics RumorsDon't Stop ” And ” You Make Loving Fun “, as well as ” Hold Me “, “ Little Lies ” And “ Over My Head “.

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