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“Lot after lot we felt like we were making history”: World record for most expensive guitar shattered three times in one night as Jim Irsay auction sees David Gilmour's Black Strat fetch $14.5m

On any other night, $6,907,000 for Kurt Cobain's Smells Like Teen Spirit Mustang and $11,560,000 for Jerry Garcia's “Tiger” would have been world records. But this wasn’t any other night...

Guitar World

David Gilmour's iconic black Strat has just sold for $14.5 million and is now the most expensive guitar ever

Cost-of-living crisis? What cost-of-living crisis?

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The Jim Irsay Collection sale live: David Gilmour's Black Strat sells for record-shattering $14.5 million in the biggest guitar auction in history

We were live on the ground at Christie's auction house in New York as the world's greatest guitar collection went under the hammer

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“I’ve spoken to a lot of people about it – many of them think it will make more this time around”: David Gilmour’s Black Strat could be about to break records all over again

It was the world's most expensive guitar when sold at auction in 2019, but as it goes under the hammer in the Jim Irsay Collection, there are a number of reasons to think it will claim another record

Guitar World

“He felt a responsibility to look after these things. He was aware that you can’t be buried with them – you are but the temporary custodian”: Inside the greatest guitar auction of all time

With Jim Irsay’s epic collection of iconic guitars about to go under the hammer at Christie’s, we find out how this unique treasury of tone was prepared for auction

Guitar World

The guitar Kurt Cobain played in Nirvana's iconic video for Smells Like Teen Spirit is coming up for auction next month

Kurt Cobain's 1969 Fender Mustang will be auctioned alongside guitars once owned by David Gilmour, Prince, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash and more

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Jack Kerouac’s 37 metre-long, first draft scroll of On the Road to be auctioned

The draft – one of the Beat Generation’s defining artefacts – will be part of a wider sale of pieces from the Jim Irsay Collection at Christie’s in March

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“Jim Irsay was so proud of having acquired this guitar. It was like the jewel in the crown of his collection”: Getting up-close with a $10m trio of guitars once wielded by Kurt Cobain, Eric Clapton and David Gilmour

The truly iconic guitars are due to go under the hammer at Christie's soon – and Guitarist got an exclusive look ahead of the sale

Guitar World

Jesse Minter Has Similarities to John Harbaugh, But He Does Things Differently

The new Ravens coach worked under his predecessor’s brother at two stops, but don’t assume he’ll bring more of the same in Baltimore.

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FBI launches investigation into Colts owner who took ketamine and other drugs

Jim Irsay, who publicly battled drug addiction, died last May at the age of 65

The Independent UK

Ravens to Hire Chargers Defensive Coordinator Jesse Minter As New Head Coach

It will be Minter's first head coaching job.

Sports Illustrated

Report: FBI Involved in Investigation of Death of Colts Owner Jim Irsay

The FBI is investigating the circumstances surrounding Jim Irsay's death in 2025.

Sports Illustrated

"You never see a hearse pulling a U-Haul": Legendary $1 billion Jim Irsay Collection to be auctioned in 2026, including Kurt Cobain's Teen Spirit Fender Mustang

Auctions will begin in March next year

MusicRadar

Marshawn Kneeland's death highlights the importance of mental health resources for NFL players

It’s OK to not be OK

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Guitar World

“A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of history”: Jim Irsay’s billion-dollar guitar collection is going to auction, with legendary instruments from Kurt Cobain, Eric Clapton and David Gilmour up for grabs

With a wealth of record-breaking guitars among the collection, it promises to be the biggest guitar auction event of all time

Guitar World

“He’s always with us in spirit”: Renowned guitar collector Jim Irsay honored by Indianapolis Colts with “Win for Jim” Stratocaster – which will be carried out every game this season

The custom-built Strat will travel with the team throughout the season in recognition of the passions and legacy of the late guitar collector and philanthropist

Sports Illustrated

Peyton Manning Had Profound Praise for Late Colts Owner Jim Irsay on 'ManningCast'

Peyton Manning gave some praise to late Colts owner Jim Irsay on the 'ManningCast' during the Bears-Vikings 'Monday Night Football' game.

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Shane Steichen Gave Heartfelt Tribute to Late Owner Jim Irsay After Colts' Win

The Colts honored late owner Jim Irsay throughout their dominant win over the Dolphins.

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Former Colts Owner Jim Irsay Relapsed in Final Years, per Report

Irsay died suddenly in May at age 65.

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Colts GM Admits Big Mistake Organization Made With Anthony Richardson

Indianapolis took Richardson, then just 20 years old, with the No. 4 pick in the 2023 NFL draft.

The Independent UK

Kalen Jackson is carrying on her father's legacy through her mental health advocacy

Breaking down barriers surrounding mental health was a personal mission for Jim Irsay, the beloved owner of the Indianapolis Colts who passed away last month

Sports Illustrated

Colts Will Induct the Late Jim Irsay Into Ring of Honor

The Colts plan to honor the late owner in multiple ways ahead of the 2025 season.

Sports Illustrated

Colts Formally Announce New Ownership After Jim Irsay's Death

Indianapolis is staying in the family.

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Carlie Irsay-Gordon Named Colts CEO

Carlie Irsay-Gordon becomes Colts CEO as ownership shifts to Jim Irsay’s three daughters, ushering in a new family-led era.

Sports Illustrated

Reggie Wayne Fought Through Tears Explaining What Late Owner Jim Irsay Meant to Him

The longtime Colts owner passed away last week at age 65.

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