Christie's Auction House has announced that it will sell off '70's Punk Memorabilia on 11/28. The first thing that comes to mind is "counterfeit." Steve Jones (Sex Pistol's) has sold his "original" white Les Paul that he used on Never Mind the Bullocks something like 7 times to 7 different suckers. He openly admits to this fraud and thinks it's funny (so do I).
If someone is dumb enough to pay a thousand dollars for a set list from a Clash show 30 years ago they should keep in mind that while punk was about calling attention to the fake posturing found in everyday life it wasn't against exploiting the gullible stupid masses that let other's decide what's important and valuable for them. I hope Mick Jones wrote it up last week and wiped his arse with it.
About Me
- Richard Lester
- I read, play guitar in a couple of bands, follow pop-culture with cynical eyes and know more than I wish to about sports. Especially baseball. I have unwittingly become a collector of effects pedals. It started as a practical endeavor, owning only the things I use often, and has blossomed into much, much more. I am also a husband.
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