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Sir Elton John's £3k Gucci tracksuit to go under hammer for charity auction

Sir Elton John’s blue Gucci tracksuit is expected to fetch more than £3,000 when it goes up for auction next month.

The designer outfit is one of many prized items of music memorabilia set to go under the hammer at the MusiCares Charity Auction, hosted by Julien’s Auctions next month.

A bomber jacket belonging to Sir Tom Jones — made from black velvet and with "Tom" embroidered in gold — is also expected to generate more than £3,000.

Meanwhile, clothes worn on stage by Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne are set to go for somewhere between £4,600 and £6,100, while a Fender California Coast ukulele signed by Billie Eilish has been given a predicted price-tag of between £1,500 and £3,000.

Shell (out) suit: Sir Elton's blue attire is expected to earn more than £3k at auction (Julien's Auctions/PA Wire)

A Gibson SG Standard ’61 guitar in vintage cherry and signed by Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant and Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi (£3,000-£4,600) is also on offer.

MusiCares was established by the Recording Academy, the body which oversees the Grammys, to help people in the music industry. Designated lots will share proceeds with MusiCares and the Grand Ole Opry Trust Fund.

The MusiCares Charity Auction takes place on September 9 live in Beverly Hills and online at juliensauctions.com

Additional reporting by PA

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