2009 Grammy Auction (Lot 101): GNR Cover Art

The 51st Grammy Auction: Lot 101 Guns N’ Roses Album Pencil Art Pencil on paper by Billy White, Jr. (1987). Used as the album cover image for Guns N’ Roses’ “Appetite for Destruction.” The design was drawn as the artwork for Axl Rose’s tattoo and redrawn by Andy Engell for the album. The original artwork for the album was rejected for being too offensive. David Geffen is said to have liked the tattoo and chose White’s artwork as the new cover image. Rose had the tattoo inked by Robert Benedetti at Sunset Strip Tattoo while still recording the album. “Appetite” was the band’s first release and catapulted the band to stardom. The album has gone platinum 18 times. Size: 18 ¼ x 14 ½ inches. Framed. Pre-auction estimate: 00-00 Join Auction Network on Feb. 6, 2009, for the 51st Grammy Awards live charity auction honoring Neil Diamond as the 2009 MusiCares Person of the Year. MusiCares established in 1989 by The Recording Academy, ensures that music people have a place to turn in times of financial, medical and personal need. The items assembled represent over 70 years of music history from early jazz greats to rock ‘n’ roll legends. The auction features the generously donated collection of producer Andy Budde, with an extensive amount of Rolling Stones and Beatles memorabilia. Also up for bid are stage-played guitars from David Bowie and Eric Clapton, as well as Frank Sinatra and Elton John signed recording contracts and memorabilia from Bob Dylan. A 20% buyer’s premium …
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