| Los Angeles, California – (December 17th, 2024) – Today, Julien’s Auctions announced the forthcoming auction “Celebrating Bob Dylan: The Aronowitz Archive, T Bone Burnett, & More” will be held at the Musician’s Hall of Fame & Museum in Nashville, TN on Saturday, January 18, 2025. The auction features 60 items, 50 of these from journalist Al Aronowitz‘s personal archive including two pages containing three progressive typewritten drafts of the lyrics to “Mr. Tambourine Man” (estimate: $400,000-$600,000) (photo right) |
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an early Dylan oil painting from 1968 (estimate: $200,000-$300,000) (photo left), a 1963 handbill from his first major headline performance at Town Hall in New York City (estimate: $1,500-$2,000), early vintage photographs, original sketches and much more. The auction also includes a 1983 Fender Telecaster made for and owned by Bob Dylan (estimate: $80,000-$120,000) (photo left) and signed handwritten lyrics for “Blowin’ In The Wind” (estimate: $15,000-$20,000). Find a full list of items with photos and descriptions via Julien’s Auctions. |
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| The auction is highlighted by a one-of-one Ionic Original disc of Bob Dylan‘s new studio recording of “The Times They Are A-Changin‘” (estimate: $400,000-$600,000), from a special session with multi-Grammy winning producer T Bone Burnett. The auction marks the second public sale of an Ionic Original recording following “Blowin’ In The Wind” in 2022.
About the auction, Myles Aronowitz, son of Al, explains: “Billie Holiday, Miles Davis, Mick Jagger, Jerry Garcia, Carole King… My Father was this incredible connector. He was much more than a journalist, he understood what these artists were trying to do. He didn’t just meet these cultural icons, he brought them together. He introduced Allen Ginsberg to Bob Dylan, Bob Dylan to The Beatles. My Father was the one who turned The Beatles on for the first time. He connected Jimi Hendrix with Miles Davis, Nico with Lou Reed. He wasn’t just a writer with a powerbase as a New York columnist; Al had this unique kind of magic. He made these introductions that went on to shape culture itself. It was more than power or influence—there was something truly magical about what he did. The collection represents my Father’s instinctive ability to identify and connect with greatness. Each item is evidence of this, and how with his magic, he literally brought you into the room!”
About the Ionic Original, T Bone Burnett explains, “Hearing Bob Dylan sing ‘The Times They Are A-Changin” sixty years after he wrote it is a moving experience. The times, have, in fact changed, and the listener can hear the gravity and the consequence of the sixty years of life that have passed since he first wrote and recorded the song. Although Bob’s earlier version of this song is, of course, a classic recording, to my way of listening, this Ionic Original is the definitive version of this indelible song.”
In honor of “Celebrating Bob Dylan,” a special exhibition showcasing highlights from the Al Aronowitz collection will run from Wednesday, December 18, through Friday, January 17. The auction will follow on January 18th at 10 a.m. CT from the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum. Items exhibited include; Dylan signed harmonica, original typewritten lyrics to “Mr. Tambourine Man,” a 1968 original oil painting, a Fender Telecaster, a screenworn embellished Levi’s denim jacket from the 1987 film Hearts of Fire, rare early show programs and posters, sketches and photographs of Dylan that document the zeitgeist of the era. This is the only time the entire collection will be on display to the public.
REGISTERING TO BID
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PUBLIC EXHIBITION & AUCTION
The Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum at The Historic Municipal Auditorium
401 Gay Street
Nashville, Tennessee 37219
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 – Friday, January 17, 2025
Open: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Central Time daily
https://www.musicianshalloffame.com
LIVE AND ONLINE AUCTION
“Celebrating Bob Dylan: The Aronowitz Archive, T Bone Burnett, & More”
Saturday, January 18, 2025
10:00 a.m. Central Time
PLACING BIDS
There are four ways to bid in Live Auctions:
- Bid with Julien’s Auctions online and live-in real time.
- Bid over the telephone through an auction house representative.
- Bid in person in the room at our auction events
- Bid in advance by absentee bid. Absentee bid forms are available by calling 310-836-1818
Julien’s Auctions accepts payments with cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, DAI, Ethereum, Litecoin, Dogecoin and USD Coin. |
JULIEN’S AUCTIONS
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| For the moments that matter.
You know that moment when the lights dim, right before your favorite band starts playing? Or that feeling right before the credits roll on a movie that changed your whole world in an instant? The air is charged with anticipation and words are never going to do it justice because you just really had to be there.
At Julien’s, we exist to bring those moments back into your life through iconic artifacts and one-of-a-kind collections. Whether collaborating directly with artists, partnering with legendary estates, or working closely with discerning collectors, our auctions make culture pop with the promise of discovery and reconnection. From Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, and Ringo Starr to Lady Gaga, Banksy, and Kurt Cobain—from LA to the world, we are where originals find their kind. |
NeoFidelity Inc. and the Ionic Original
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| NeoFidelity Inc. has been formed to develop and commercialize a new recording technology. Ionic’s patented technology leverages advances in nanotechnology, material sciences and materials to develop a new physical audio format in which purpose-engineered coatings and underlying composite polymers are applied to a traditional acetate substrate specifically designed for the superior reproduction and preservation of analog sound.
Playable on existing and commonly available vinyl playback equipment, this new hybrid technology yields the “holy grail” for recording artists and audiophiles: a single format that can offer superior sound reproduction, foreign particle resistance, durability, excellent signal-to-noise ratio, longevity, portability, compatibility with existing playback equipment.
The Ionic Original is a one-of-one, hand-made, collector’s edition master recording, specifically arranged and performed for each individual recorded disc by the artist. |
T Bone Burnett
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| Multiple Grammy and Oscar winner Joseph Henry ‘T Bone’ Burnett is a producer, musician and songwriter. Burnett most recently released The Other Side, his first solo album in more than 15 years, and The Coward Brothers with Burnett’s long-time collaborator Elvis Costello, Burnett also composed and produced the music for HBO series True Detective; film work includes the five-time Grammy winning soundtrack for O Brother, Where Art Thou?, The Big Lebowski, Cold Mountain, The Hunger Games, Crazy Heart and Walk The Line. Burnett won the Album of the Year and Record of the Year Grammy Awards for his production of Robert Plant and Alison Krauss’ Raising Sand. |
Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum
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| Joe Chambers was an accomplished musician and songwriter, and, as a couple, Joe and Linda Chambers opened a chain of guitar stores, Chambers Guitars. The couple co-founded and opened the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum in 2006 on 6th Avenue South. They relocated to what is now known as the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum at Nashville’s Historic Municipal Auditorium in 2013 and also houses the GRAMMY Gallery. The museum, revered by artists including Keith Richards, Ringo Starr, Garth Brooks, and Neil Young, and recently added exhibits featuring Glen Campbell, Alan Parsons, Marshall Tucker Band and drummer, Stan Lynch. The mission of the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum is to honor all great musicians regardless of genre or instruments. This is done by exhibiting the actual instrument they used to record some of the most iconic songs in recorded history. Not only does the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum entertain local and international visitors but also educates them about the musicians who actually played on the “soundtracks of their lives.” The Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum is a 501 (c) (3) charity organization. |
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By:
Otis Stokes
