Article Contributed by Mike
Published on November 21, 2025
Julien’s Auctions, the industry-leading pop culture memorabilia auction house, announces their event with one of the most fabled, beloved and respected rock icons in the world, JOE WALSH. The “Life’s Been Good” collection features an extraordinary array of unique guitars, cars, amps, ham radios, stage wardrobe, and historic rock and roll ephemera. Bidding begins today at JuliensAuctions.com.
In advance of the upcoming auction, “Life’s Been Good: Joe Walsh” set for December 16th and 17th in West Hollywood at the historic music venue the Troubadour, Julien’s is proud to announce that a selection of highlights from the collection will be on view to the public for a very special event in New York City. Beginning on November 12th, at Hard Rock® Cafe in Times Square, New York, the exhibit will continue through December 3rd.
A portion of the proceeds from the sale will be donated to VetsAid, a non-profit 501(c)(3) charity which, since 2017, has directly supported a variety of national and regional veterans-based charities. Now in its ninth year, the annual VetsAid music event will take place in Walsh’s birthplace, Wichita, Kansas on November 15th and stream live via VEEPS. As always, Walsh will perform with a star-studded lineup including Vince Gill, Nathaniel Rateliff, Susan Tedeschi & Derek Trucks and Ryan Bingham and the Texas Gentlemen. To date, VetsAid has disbursed over four million dollars in grants (go to www.VetsAid.org for more information).
“We’re thrilled to announce that bidding is now open for ‘Life’s Been Good: Joe Walsh,’” said Martin Nolan, Executive Director & Co-Founder of Julien’s Auctions. “It’s an honor to present these extraordinary pieces celebrating Joe Walsh’s life and career to fans and collectors worldwide and to support VetsAid through this historic auction.”
One of the many incredible highlights of the sale and a true monumental artifact of music history is the Record Plant and Design FX Location Truck Recording Console. The soundboard stands as a symbol of an era when live performance and studio innovation forever merged. Originally housed in one of The Record Plant’s legendary mobile trucks—renowned for capturing the energy of rock’s greatest moments—this console played a pivotal role in recording live sets and broadcasts that defined generations. From The Rolling Stones, Eagles, and Elton John to Metallica, Neil Young, and Michael Jackson’s iconic 1993 Super Bowl Halftime Show, its faders preserved some of the most electrifying performances in modern music. Beyond the stage, it was employed to mix historic broadcasts including the Academy Awards, Grammy Awards, and VH1 Storytellers sessions for artists such as Tom Petty and Sarah McLachlan. Owned and used by Joe Walsh, this storied console is more than recording equipment—it is a living chronicle of rock and pop’s most unforgettable moments, representing the unparalleled legacy of The Record Plant’s engineering excellence and creative daring which exemplified its pioneering role in music production.
“Life’s Been Good: Joe Walsh” EXHIBITION
Wednesday, November 12th – December 3rd
New York: Hard Rock® Cafe New York 1501 Broadway-Times Square New York 10036
Free to the Public: Daily: 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. Eastern Time
LIVE AND ONLINE AUCTION
“Life’s Been Good: Joe Walsh”
December 16th-17th
Troubadour, West Hollywood
9081 N Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
10am PT/1pm ET
REGISTERING TO BID
Registration is required to bid in this auction and can be done in person on the day of the auction, or online before the sale at Julien’s Auctions.
For inquiries, please email info@juliensauctions.com
Placing Bids
There are four ways to bid in Live Auctions:
1. Bid with Julien’s Auctions online.
2. Bid over the telephone through an auction house representative.
3. Bid in person in the room at our auction events.
4. Bid in advance by absentee bid. Absentee bid forms are available by calling 310-836-1818Julien’s Auctions accepts payments with cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, DAI, Ethereum, Litecoin, Dogecoin and USD Coin.
