Julien’s Auctions will hold their Music Icons auction between June 11 and 13 live in Beverly Hills, CA and on their website. The auction will include the following items, among other things:
- Van Halen drummer Alex Van Halen's custom designed Ludwig drum kit played on over 100 shows of Van Halen’s 1980 Invasion Tour"
- Five Charvel EVH Art Series electric guitars designed, hand striped and played by Eddie Van Halen
- The original five-piece Premier brand drum kit played by Kiss drummer Eric Singer
- A self-portrait drawn by Nirvana vocalist and guitarist Kurt Cobain
“This kit from the 1980 Van Halen Invasion World Tour spent 5 years on display at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland,” said Alex Van Halen. “It’s the only one like it in the world and I’m happy that 100% of the selling price will be going to charity via the Frangioni Foundation and Mr. Holland’s Opus.”
The auction will also feature items from Jimi Hendrix, Prince, Elton John, Little Richard, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Whitney Houston and more. Check out the auction here.
