The Rock and Pop 2020 Summer Auction

Featuring the personal collection of John Kalodner

June 2020

Backstage Auctions, Inc. is thrilled to announce The Rock & Pop 2020 Summer Auction featuring

The Rock and Pop 2020 Summer Auction

memorabilia from the collection of John Kalodner, American record industry A&R executive for Atlantic, Geffen and Columbia Records.

We are so super excited about this collection as there are some really amazing pieces of music history that will be featured in the auction.

As one of the industry’s true visionaries, Kalodner is rightfully credited for launching - and re-launching - the careers of Aerosmith, Cher, Foreigner, Bon Jovi, AC/DC, Journey, Asia and Whitesnake, while at the same time being closely involved with the commercial successes of John Lennon, Madonna, Jimmy Page, Van Halen, Def Leppard, Iron Maiden, Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel, Sammy Hagar, Berlin, Wang Chung, Don Henley, Jackyl, Shawn Colvin and countless others.

After his retirement from the music business in 2006, Kalodner sold his vast collection and this auction is the very first time his incredible wealth of awards, trophies and personal mementos will be made available to the general public. This once-in-a-lifetime collection consists of hundreds of authentic record awards, including rare RIAA Diamond and MTV Moonman awards, exclusive photos, autographed memorabilia, promotional items and unique photo ID laminated passes. 

Rounding out this not-to-miss auction event will be a dazzling presentation of artist signed guitars, rare band & crew tour shirts and jackets, as well as a host of other desirable rock & roll music memorabilia.

The Auction will go live on Saturday, June 20th and end on Sunday, June 28th! So mark the date and come feast your eyes on this truly magnificent exhibition of awesome music memorabilia. As always, there's something for everyone and there's something in every price range to make sure that no one will leave the party empty-handed.