Michael Jackson jacket, Noel Gallagher guitar in music-themed auction

Michael Jackson’s jacket and John Lennon’s first Vox amp, which he used with the Beatles, are expected to fetch hundreds of thousands of US dollars when they go under the hammer.

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More than 350 rare and unique items of music memorabilia will go on sale at the Propstore auction on November 15, including instruments, handwritten lyrics and autographs.

A black and gold military-style jacket from the private collection of Norwegian rapper Omer Bhatti, who is a friend of the Jackson family, has a sales estimate of £200,000 (US$261,000) to £400,000.

John Lennon’s first ever Vox amp, and Noel Gallagher’s autographed first Cream Hohner JT60 guitar. Photo: AFP
John Lennon’s first ever Vox amp, and Noel Gallagher’s autographed first Cream Hohner JT60 guitar. Photo: AFP
Framed Beat It lyrics, handwritten by Michael Jackson, will go under the hammer on November 15 during the Propstore auction. Photo: AFP
Framed Beat It lyrics, handwritten by Michael Jackson, will go under the hammer on November 15 during the Propstore auction. Photo: AFP

Framed lyrics from his classic song “Beat It”, said to be handwritten by Jackson, are expected to sell for between £40,000 and £80,000.

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