The VH1 Save The Music Holiday Auction puts up more than 150 items – including exclusive memorabilia from the upcoming "My VH1 Music Awards '01" — for bids at VH1.com and eBay. The unprecedented treasure trove of one-of-a-kind rock collectibles and experiences ranging from Johnny Rzeznik's 1967 Pontiac GTO to dinner with MC Hammer, to a harmonica from Mick Jagger to framed rock photos by some of the world's most renowned photographers like Annie Leibovitz and Mick Rock.
The auction begins on Sunday, Dec 2 — the same day that "My VH1 Music Awards '01" airs live on VH1 from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles (9 PM ET/PT) – and will conclude on Dec 17. All proceeds from the auction will benefit the VH1 Save The Music Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of education in America's public schools by restoring and supporting music programs across the U.S.
Items offered for bidding on the VH1 Save The Music Holiday will include several pieces of rock's newest collectibles, direct from "My VH1 Music Awards '01":
* Platinum albums from the show's "Must Have Album" category
* Limited edition "My VH1 Music Awards" poster autographed by the performers
* Limited edition "My VH1 Music Awards" drum head autographed by the performers
* An actual "My VH1 Music Awards" award
* Sting's Fender bass guitar
* Limited edition hand-painted Fender Custom Shop American Flag Stratocaster signed by all performers
Other one-of-a-kind rock memorabilia is highlighted by:
* Lenny Kravitz Coffee Table Book to be personalized for the winning bidder
* Gibson guitar autographed by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and The Who
* Gibson Epiphone guitar autographed by Aerosmith
* Everclear logo and autographed snow board
* Kid Rock's platinum album
* Shania Twain's dress from her CBS-TV special
* Entertainment Weekly magazine cover featuring Christina Aguilera (from 3/01, mounted, framed and autographed)
* Metallica autographed Remo drumhead
* Sugar Ray autographed guitar
* A walk on role for an upcoming VH1 Movie
Rock photography:
* Annie Leibovitz — photo of Bruce Springsteen (b/w, 66 x 45")
* Stephane Sednaoui — photo of Alanis Morrisette (color, 40 x 43")
* Mick Rock — photo of David Bowie (b/w, 36 x 48")
