Mick Fleetwood's Wooden Balls from the 'Rumours' Album Cover Squeeze $128,000 at Auction

Did they come with The Chain?

Photo: Raphael Pour-Hashemi (left)

BY Megan LaPierrePublished Dec 8, 2022

Mick Fleetwood sure has some balls! Well, had — the wooden set the musician sported on the cover of Fleetwood Mac's indelible 1977 album Rumours has officially been sold at auction for the ballsy price of $128,000 USD.

The clackers were among a cornucopia of Fleetwood Mac memorabilia up for sale through Julien's Auctions in Beverly Hills, CA, last weekend, following the tragic loss of Christine McVie on November 30. Hundreds of items — including stage clothing, instruments and gear — owned by Fleetwood, McVie and bandmate John McVie were sold through the auction house.

"Julien's Auctions is honoured to offer this exceptional collection of music history coming directly from the legendary three members of one of the most influential and rock and roll bands of all time," executive director and CFO Martin Nolan said before the sale. "These pieces from their storied five-decade career represent the mystique and magic of Christine McVie, John McVie and Mick Fleetwood, whose renowned musicianship, songwriting, vocal harmonies and camaraderie, have given the world a lifetime of illustrious performances."

The dress McVie wore on the back cover of Rumours was among the other big-ticket sales, fetching $56,250 USD. You can see the full list of Mac memorabilia and the prices they sold for here. A portion of the auction proceeds went to MusiCares.

In the wake of McVie's death, bandmate Stevie Nicks dedicated HAIM's "Hallelujah" to her memory, calling the late keyboardist her "best friend in the whole world" in a heartfelt note.

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