Some iconic pop memorabilia is to be auctioned at Christies in London on Thursday 10 July.

 

The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's drum skin is one of the highlights and the auction will coincide with Beatles Day in Liverpool.

 

Christies' popular culture expert Catherine Williams gave BBC News a preview of some of the items going under the hammer .

 

See link here : http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7490919.stm

The bass drum used on the cover of The Beatles' landmark album 'Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' has been sold at auction for £541,250.

 

The piece of rock memorabilia, emblazoned with the album's name, was auctioned at Christie's in London for four times its estimate.

 

A host of other rock-related lots were also up for grabs at the auction, including items owned or created by John Lennon, Jimi Hendrix and Pete Townshend.

 

Lennon's handwritten lyrics to his solo hit 'Give Peace A Chance' were sold for £421,250, while a recording of The Jimi Hendrix Experience's performance at 1968's Woburn Music Festival went for £48,050.

 

A 1967 Gibson guitar used by The Who's Pete Townshend reached a price of £32,450, while a pair of stripy flares worn by Hendrix were sold for £20,000.

 

http://www.nme.com/news/the-beatles/38013

 

What an amazing price to pay for this! :o

Yet again if further proof was needed, this shows the impact & value of The Beatles enduring legacy.