Bidspirit auctions | Neils Online Auctions Auction Oct 20

Neils Online Auctions, Oct 20. 285 lots.


Neils Online Auctions -

Neil's Online Auctions presents the personal collection of the late Dennis "Machine Gun" Thompson, the drummer whose relentless attack powered the MC5, the Detroit band that helped invent punk rock. Direct from Thompson's estate, the collection spans the Grande Ballroom years through the DKT/MC5 world tours of the 2000s. All lots start at $1 with no reserve, except where noted.


MC5 & DENNIS THOMPSON HIGHLIGHTS

- Thompson's own Pearl Export drum kit, with photos of him playing it

- Signed drum heads, drumsticks and stage-worn shirts

- Handwritten lyrics, poems and notes, including working drafts

- Band archive with handwritten "Black to Comm" sheet music and his drum kit diagram

- 1978 Atlantic Records royalty statement

- 1968 Grande Ballroom posters from the Kick Out the Jams recording concerts

- Signed Gary Grimshaw posters and Leni Sinclair photos inscribed to Thompson

- Yamaha DX7 synthesizer, New Order demo reels, original MC5 vinyl and tour posters


NOIR LEATHER & DETROIT UNDERGROUND

Flyers, matchbooks, promo art and fixtures from Royal Oak's legendary Noir Leather, plus 1980s Detroit punk flyers, fanzines and genuine oddities.


INSTRUMENTS & VINTAGE AUDIO

1960s Gibson 5-string banjo; McIntosh MC240 tube amp and C20 preamp, both bench-tested 10/6/2026; JBL, Marantz and Sansui gear; reel-to-reel decks; and a leather jacket signed by Megadeth and Testament members.


Bidding ends Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Lots begin closing at 6:00 PM ET.


Preview: Oct 15-17, 12-4 PM, or by appointment. Pickup: Thu-Sat, 12-4 PM, Oct 22-24 and Oct 29-31. In-house shipping available, including international.


Questions or more photos: info@neilsauctions.com or 248-382-8053.


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