U2's Edge leading rock memorabilia charity sale to help musicians

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Among the musical instruments donated for the auction are those from Slash, Lou Reed, Steve Miller and Paul McCartney.

When The Edge saw the Rolling Stones perform recently, his mask allowed him to go unrecognised as he watched guitarist Ron Wood from the front row.

Two of Edge's guitars that he's played extensively on tour with U2 will be among those sold, including the instrument he calls the"One". Others donating guitars include Slash, Lou Reed, Steve Miller, and a bass from Paul McCartney. During the interview Edge held up a vintage photograph of McCartney playing the donated guitar in a studio while Stevie Wonder played the drums.Erzin, who has produced a litany of classic rock artistes from Alice Cooper and Aerosmith to Pink Floyd and Kiss. Each has donated memorabilia to the auction. But Erzin says guitarist Paul Stanley personally had to search for his donation.

"We feel like this is a good moment as venues are just beginning to start to open up again to give these musicians the chance to get their equipment back in place and get playing again," he said, noting that many musicians had to sell their instruments to survive.

 

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