A guitar played by British music star Eric Clapton while in rock band Cream has topped a rock n' roll auction. The 1964 Gibson SG electric guitar sold for $1,270,000 (1,023,000) after headlining the Worn And Torn: Rock N Roll Iconic Guitars And Memorabilia auction on Thursday evening.
The auction also saw other items from British stars go under the hammer, including a blue and white blazer worn by Sir Elton John in the music video for his 1984 single Passengers which sold for $5,200 (4,192). An original 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray that was personally owned and driven by Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash also sold for $227,500 (183,374). Similarly, John McVie's bass guitar which he played in the official Fleetwood Mac music videos for Little Lies and Seven Wonders from the album Tango In The Night sold for $13,000 (10,479). Meanwhile, a custom-made black military style jacket with gold hardware embellishments worn on stage by late US music star Michael Jackson during his 1992-1993 Dangerous World Tour sold for $101,600 (81,893).
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