Kirk Hammett, Tommy Lee, And Adam Clayton Put Their Music Gear Up For Charity Auction

Metallica’s Kirk Hammett, Mötley Crüe’s Tommy Lee, and U2’s Adam Clayton are selling extensive collections of instruments and memorabilia in Julien’s “Played, Worn, & Torn” charity auction on November 20-21 in Nashville, with proceeds benefiting MusiCares and other charities. Hammett’s collection includes over 150 items such as a 1985 Gibson Michael Schenker Flying V and custom ESP guitars used on tour, while Lee offers notable pieces like a signed black safe linked to the famous theft of his private videotape with Pamela Anderson, a 1995 Gucci jacket, and a signed Schecter electric baritone guitar. Clayton’s auction includes rare Fender Jazz Basses from the 1960s-70s and valuable bass guitars estimated up to $60,000. Additional items connected to legendary artists like the late Ace Frehley, Keith Richards, The Beatles, David Bowie, Elvis Presley, and B.B. King will also be featured, with online bidding currently live via the auction website. (Consequence of Sound)