Kurt Cobain’s 1959 Martin D-18E guitar will be displayed in London from June 3 to Nov. 18 alongside his green cardigan from the MTV Unplugged performance. The guitar was sold for a record $6 million in 2020.
Kurt Cobain’s iconic 1959 Martin D-18E guitar, used during Nirvana’s MTV Unplugged performance, will be on display at the Royal College of Music Museum in London from June 3 to November 18. This exhibit is significant as it marks the first time the guitar will be displayed alongside the green cardigan Cobain wore during the performance.
Previously, the guitar was auctioned for $6 million in 2020, setting a record as the most expensive guitar ever sold at auction. The buyer, Peter Freedman, founder of Rode Microphones, expressed a desire to showcase the guitar in music education settings. For further details, visit RCM.ac.uk.
Kurt Cobain’s guitar and cardigan will be displayed together for the first time, highlighting their historical significance. The record auction price reflects the instrument’s iconic status in music history. The exhibition aims to inspire future generations in music education.
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