Bill Wyman's rare guitars, basses and Rolling Stones memorabilia up for auction
More than 30 items from Bill Wyman's personal collection, including rare guitars, basses, amplifiers and Rolling Stones memorabilia, are heading to auction this October.
The collection is among the highlights of Julien's Auctions' annual Played, Worn, & Torn auction, taking place in Nashville on 22 October, just two days before Bill's 90th birthday.
For Rolling Stones fans, the collection offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of Bill's musical history, with instruments he has played, equipment from his career and memorabilia documenting his years with the band.
Among the highlights is a prototype Bill Wyman Signature bass guitar, which Bill played with The Rolling Stones during their 50th anniversary concerts at London's O2 Arena in 2012. The instrument was also used for performances and recordings with Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings.
Another standout is a rare 1970s Dan Armstrong Model 341 electric guitar, valued at an estimated $100,000–$150,000. Bill also owned a prototype bass version of this instrument, which he played on tour with the Stones during the mid-1970s.
The collection includes vintage amplifiers, among them a 1965 Vox AC30B, estimated at $20,000–$30,000, and a 1972 Fender Twin Reverb amplifier from Bill's collection that still bears a label from Shepperton Studio Centre, where the Stones stored equipment during the 1970s.
These are pieces with a genuine connection to Bill's musical career, making the auction particularly special for collectors and fans alike.
Rare Rolling Stones memorabilia
Beyond the instruments, the auction features a selection of memorabilia from Bill's personal archive, including four framed posters based on the artwork for The Rolling Stones' 1978 album Some Girls.
The posters feature Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Bill himself, reflecting the album's distinctive cover design.
Recalling the artwork, Bill explains that the original design featured famous women, but objections from some of those depicted led to the band members' faces being substituted instead.
It's just one example of the stories behind the collection, which offers fans a fascinating glimpse into Bill's life with The Rolling Stones.
A celebration of music history
Bill's collection is among the highlights of Played, Worn, & Torn, which features more than 450 pieces of music memorabilia.
The wider auction includes items associated with some of the biggest names in music, including Led Zeppelin, David Bowie, Elvis Presley, Ringo Starr, Queen, Cher and many more.
The event takes place in Nashville, with fans and collectors around the world able to browse the catalogue and bid online.
Whether you're a serious collector or simply curious to see some extraordinary pieces from Bill's career, the online catalogue is well worth exploring.
Auction details
Auction: Played, Worn, & Torn – Julien's Auctions
Date: Thursday 22 October 2026
Time: 10am Central Time
Venue: Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum, 401 Gay Street, Nashville, Tennessee
Bidding: In person, online, by telephone or by absentee bid. Registration required.
Explore the auction catalogue and register to bid at Julien's Auctions
Bill Wyman at 90: Special photography exhibition opens in London
A special exhibition celebrating Bill Wyman's 90th birthday will open at London's Iconic Images Gallery this October, offering fans a chance to explore his remarkable collection of photographs.
Running from 23–27 October 2026, Bill Wyman at 90 brings together photographs taken by Bill throughout his extraordinary life, capturing everything from intimate moments with some of music's biggest names to the people, places and everyday scenes that have caught his eye over the decades.
Best known for his years with The Rolling Stones, Bill has also been a passionate photographer for much of his life, documenting the world around him both on and off the stage.
The exhibition features candid photographs of his fellow Stones, including Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Brian Jones, alongside images of famous friends and acquaintances such as John Lennon and Jerry Hall.
But there's much more to Bill's photography than rock 'n' roll. His collection also captures encounters with extraordinary figures including artist Marc Chagall and writer James Baldwin, as well as landscapes, nature and quieter moments from his travels.
From the south of France during the recording of Exile on Main Street to the banks of the Thames near his Chelsea home, these photographs reveal another side of Bill's life and his enduring fascination with the world around him.
The exhibition offers a wonderful opportunity to celebrate Bill's 90th birthday and discover the stories behind the photographs he has taken over the years.
Visitors will also have the opportunity to purchase Bill's photographic prints, copies of his Stones From The Inside book and limited-edition boxes of postcards featuring his photography.
Exhibition details
Bill Wyman at 90
Dates: 23-27 October 2026
Venue: Iconic Images Gallery, 16 Waterloo Place, London SW1Y 4AR
Admission: FREE
The exhibition is open to the public, and all fans are welcome.
Find out more at Iconic Images Gallery
Julien's Auctions 'Music Icons' auction to feature rare memorabilia from Bill's archive
Julien's Auctions have announced their 'Music Icons' auction, taking place on May 19th, 20th, and 21st, which includes property from Bill Wyman and his Rolling Stones archive.
This intimate and personal time capsule of items from across Bill's career features important memorabilia, documents, jewellery and other treasures of Rolling Stones history such as Wyman’s silver fruit set and leaves chain necklace worn on the cover of the Stones’ 1976 album, Black and Blue and a silver plate necklace of 13 interlocking Scottish thistle links worn on the cover of his 1975 solo album Monkey Grip; the original black box LP boxed set mock-up of the Rolling Stones Black Box album Bill Wyman came up with in 1974 to make use of the band’s unreleased tracks which he designed with John Pasche, most famous for designing the band’s tongue logo.
Also included is a Rolling Stones cancelled German show poster promoting their show on March 29, 1966 at the Grugahalle in Essen Germany that never happened; invoices, receipts and bills from the Rolling Stones’ day to day schedule and life on the road such as Brian Jones’ invoice from Dandie Fashions (one of the Stones’ favorite clothing shops) in Chelsea dated June 30, 1967; a tray containing 22 Rolling Stones badges from various tours most dating from the 1980s.
Other personal items include a brief letter written in 1965 by Keith Richards (estimate: ($3,000-$5,000) on Hotel Marina, Copenhagen Denmark stationery that reads, "Dear Fred; / Please send this / to my mother as I have / lost her address. / Thanks / Keith / P.S. We're all fine and healthy. / love from lads".
A framed colour photograph of a very jolly-looking Rolling Stones shot during their first trip to continental Europe in April of 1964 when they travelled to Montreux Switzerland to perform at a special Ready Steady Go taping during the TV Golden Rose Festival features, as well as numerous record awards, a Rolling Stones tongue logo telephone, a mustard yellow 1975 American tour cotton terry cloth towel with Rolling Stones tongue logo, posters, and more.
A portion of the proceeds of Bill Wyman’s auction will benefit Kicking the Stigma, “Kicking The Stigma,” The Indianapolis Colts and Irsay Family’s mental health awareness initiative.
Go to https://www.juliensauctions.com/ to find out more and register to bid.
Bill gives Q&A and book signing to celebrate Record Store Day
Bill attended a fantastic Q&A and signing event at the new Iconic Images gallery on Saturday, 22nd April, to celebrate Record Store Day.
Bill spoke about how he first got into photography as a child, his influences, and his photos of the Rolling Stones (on display and for sale at Iconic Images).
Thank you to everyone who attended.
Pick up a copy of Bill’s book ‘Stones From The Inside’ to see a collection of Bill’s photos of the Stones.
Bill attends Photo London for a book signing of Stones From The Inside
On May 14th Bill attended Photo London at Somerset House with Iconic Images for a signing of his book of photographs of the Stones, ‘Stones From The Inside’.
He signed a large number of books and had a lovely time meeting fans, and reconnecting with photographer Gered Mankowitz, who shot many iconic photos of the Stones over the years
Some of Bill’s signed photo prints were also exhibited for sale. These have since been moved to the Iconic Images Gallery in Chelsea, where they can be viewed and purchased. Bill’s book ‘Stones From The Inside’ can also be purchased here.
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The reunion concerts - part of the Rolling Stones '50 And Counting' tours - will mark 20 years since Bill performed with the band. Bill left in December 1992, concentrating on his work with Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings and countless projects across music,photography, writing and archaeology. Bill was with the Stones for 31 years.Read more
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Rolling With The Stones
The Rolling Stones, commonly referred to as the world's greatest rock 'n' roll band, epitomize everything that's excessive, lavish, exciting and powerful about rock music. Now, founding member and bass player Bill Wyman presents an honest and humorous account that serves as a backstage pass to the band's history, from drug busts, to tax exile, to solo careers.
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