Music History News

John Lennon's 'Help!' Guitar Sells for Record $2.9 Million

John Lennon's Framus Hootenanny 12-string acoustic guitar, used during the Beatles' 1965 albums "Help!" and "Rubber Soul," sold for a record $2.85 million at an auction in New York City. The guitar, which had been lost for over 50 years, was authenticated by its distinctive markings and sound. It was previously owned by Gordon Waller of Peter & Gordon and had been stored in an attic for decades. The buyer remains anonymous.