The Beatles are one of the most powerful groups of artists in recording history. They had so much influence on music that is still resounding today. Decades after their heyday in the 1960s, their legacy remains firm, not just through their music but also through the memorabilia that still fascinates collectors and fans alike.
From song lyrics written in their own handwriting to personal items, anything of the Fab Four is highly sentimental and very expensive. Just the other day, another of theirs made the news, but this recent one is a bit peculiar.
George Harrison’s toast from the ’60s sells at auction
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In a fascinating sale, a Beatles memorabilia collector purchased a piece of toast allegedly left behind by George Harrison in the early 1960s. The piece of toast was first picked up by a fan in their teenage years, and they kept it in a scrapbook for decades before it found its current owner. The history is traced back to August 2, 1963, when 15-year-old Sue Houghton went to the Harrison household.
During the visit, she saw a crust of toast abandoned on George’s plate and pocketed it as a souvenir. Houghton kept the toast for nearly three decades before it was auctioned in 1991. Now, it has been purchased once again by Joseph O’Donnell, a famous collector of Beatles memorabilia.
Other Beatles memorabilia that have been auctioned
The Beatles memorabilia industry is still going strong, with collectors willing to shell out huge amounts for anything related to the legendary group. Many items have been auctioned off through the years, ranging from musical equipment to personal items.
Perhaps the most memorable sale was the 12-string guitar played by John Lennon during the recording of “Help!” in 1964, which went for a sum of $2.85 million. Other notable auctions include hand-written “All You Need Is Love” lyrics that sold for $1.25 million and Ringo Starr’s iconic Ludwig drum set, which sold for over $2 million. Even a hand-painted drumhead used for their performance on the Ed Sullivan Show sold for the same price.