ANALOGr is proud to announce the launch of the Dark Star Palace auction, an unprecedented collection, comprising over 8,000 historically significant Grateful Dead items.
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Launches "Dark Star Palace" Auction
Celebrating the Grateful Dead's 60th Anniversary
As the Grateful Dead mark their 60th anniversary—fresh from being honored at MusicCares and recognized at the Kennedy Center— is proud to announce the launch of the Dark Star Palace auction. This unprecedented collection, comprising over 8,000 historically significant Grateful Dead items, will roll out on throughout 2025, offering fans and collectors a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of rock 'n' roll history insuring each piece of history is preserved, valued, and protected for generations to come.
Beyond the marquee items, the Dark Star Palace auction includes thousands of rare pieces: backstage passes, concert tickets, posters, books, magazines, artwork, belt buckles, band recordings, programs, autographs, LSD blotter art, band equipment, and more. Each artifact paints a vivid picture of the Grateful Dead's storied history, showcasing the artistry and innovation that remain at the heart of their music and mystique.
"It's an honor to celebrate the Grateful Dead's enduring legacy through the Dark Star Palace auction," said Thomas Scriven, CEO of ANALOGr. "The Grateful Dead's musical contributions have shaped generations of fans, and this collection truly reflects the breadth and depth of their impact on American culture."
Amassed over 40 years from band members, family, crew, and collectors, the Dark Star Palace trove was originally intended to form the core exhibit of a Grateful Dead museum—making it the ultimate dream come true for Deadheads worldwide.
The Dark Star Palace auction features an array of iconic instruments, audio gear, memorabilia, and more:
- Mid-1970s Doug Irwin Bass Guitar - Modeled after Phil Lesh's famed "Big Brown" bass.
- Gibson SG customized by Jerry Garcia's guitar tech, Gary Brawer, with Jerry's original stage-played humbucker pickup originally installed in Rosebud / Tiger
- McIntosh Amplifiers Spanning the Grateful Dead's History
- Owsley "Bear" Stanley's original McIntosh MC30, used by the Dead, Alembic's house system, and at the Altamont Free Concert where the Rolling Stones first performed "Brown Sugar."
- A pair of McIntosh MC75 amps from the late 1960s, the era of Live/Dead.
- A McIntosh MC275 stereo amplifier from the early 1970s and the legendary Europe '72 tour.
- Several McIntosh MC2300s that formed part of the iconic 1974 "Wall of Sound" and were used into the late 1970s.
- Phil Lesh's Original #5 Fender Dual Showman Bass Amplifier
- Hard Truckers Speaker Cabinets
- A wide variety of speaker setups that were used during the 1970s, including 10" and 12" cabinets, studio monitors, ESS tweeter boxes, and more.
- 1996 Spalding "Lithuania / Lietuva" Olympic Basketball signed by Bill Walton and Lithuanian players, commemorating the Grateful Dead's support for the Lithuanian basketball team.
- Early Replica of Jerry Garcia's "Alligator" Guitar, part of the inspiration for Fender's Custom Shop Alligator guitars.
- Wall of Sound Diagrams & Audio Measurement Graphs signed by members of the Grateful Dead road crew.
- 35-Foot Tie-Dyed Stage Backdrop handcrafted by the band's original tie-dye artist, Courtenay Pollock.
The Dark Star Palace collection is a museum-worthy assemblage of Grateful Dead history, spanning more than four decades of live music and cultural influence. Featuring over 8,000 items sourced directly from band members, family, crew, and collectors, it represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for fans and historians alike to explore the band's storied legacy. ANALOGr's role in authenticating, preserving, and presenting this treasure trove ensures that each piece is properly contextualized and protected, allowing the Grateful Dead's enduring spirit to resonate with future generations of Deadheads and music aficionados around the world.
For more information: please visit Grateful Dead Auction .
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ANALOGr stands at the forefront of innovation in the realms of music Authentication, and Asset Management. As the exclusive authentication partner for Iron Mountain Entertainment Services, ANALOGr works directly with artists to build investment-grade portfolios of alternative assets, enriched with unique storytelling, strategic long-term planning, and robust digital security. Beyond their technical expertise, ANALOGr is recognized as a premier auction house, specializing in the curation and sale of rare and iconic memorabilia. ANALOGr auctions, revered for their meticulous curation, go beyond mere transactions to become immersive experiences that honor the legacy of history's most influential figures and moments. At ANALOGr, they believe every item has a story to tell, and are committed to preserving and sharing these narratives, bridging the past and present for their clients and collectors.
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