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Music lovers should not miss the Klas Burling collection at Stockholms Auktionsverk. This isn't just a memorabilia sale, it's something special. While collections like this are always fun, the story behind this one elevates it to legendary status.
The Auction Room Report: Auctionets specialist Kayleigh Davies shares her thoughts on highlightes items.
Klas Burling truly lived the dream. As a teenager in the 1950s he worked in a record shop frequented by Swedish Radio, and began recommending tunes for their shows. They were so impressed by his impeccable taste that they brought him on board. From there, he became a trailblazing radio host and A&R rep, shaping the soundtrack of a generation.
This incredible collection, including autographs, platinum records, and intimate photographs, isn't just about the names we all know, like The Beatles, David Bowie, and Johnny Cash, it’s about the stories behind them. Those Polaroid shots of The Beatles? Taken on Klas’s very own camera, capturing the band's pure excitement as they encountered a Polaroid camera for the very first time.
They were so thrilled they even messed up a few shots by pulling the film out too quickly! This isn't just memorabilia; it's a piece of music history, told through the eyes of someone who was right there as it happened.
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