THE RAY BENSON COLLECTION

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Burley Auction Gallery is proud to present 10 time Grammy Award winner Ray Benson's Auction Saturday October 15th at 1:00PM. Featuring Ray's lifetime collection of memorabilia spanning a 50+ year music career. Ray Benson's personal music instruments including a pair of custom made Texas telecasters, Fender Telecasters, & Gibson guitars that he played all over the world and on records. Vintage concert posters, original album cover art, stage worn custom outfits, movie outfits, his customized 1969 Harley Davidson, 1955 Chevy Bel Air, & the 1954 Studebaker Commander he used to move to Austin in the early 70's. A great collection of Bob Wills & the Texas Playboys items including Bob Wills' steel guitar, Armadillo World Headquarters posters, Willie Nelson 4th of July Picnic posters & memorabilia, ACL posters, vintage Tshirts, Route 66 collection, & much more. For over 50 years, Ray Benson has been a fixture in music with 10 time Grammy award winners Asleep at the Wheel, as well as his solo work. Ray has worked extensively with Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Lyle Lovett, George Strait, Bob Will's Texas Playboys, Merle Haggard, Ray Price, & many more. Ray has a vast collection of memorabilia from those collaborations acquired directly from the artists, & from his extensive career. Please mark your calendars & make plans to join us. Ray will be at the auction. Seating is limited, reservations highly recommended. TX#15184 20%BP (25%BP online) Please make plans to join us.

Preview Friday October 14th noon-6:00 & Saturday October 15th 11:00AM-1:00PM auction start.
All items sold as is where is. See photos for condition, email info@burleyauction.com or call 830-629-9280 (Prior to sale day) if you have specific condition questions.

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International Armadillo Confab & Expo T-Shirt41 - International Armadillo Confab & Expo T-Shirt
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International Armadillo Confab & Exposition Vintage T-Shirt . Tag reads L From Ray Benson's personal collection.
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Willie Nelson Austin Freedom Fest Poster Signed42 - Willie Nelson Austin Freedom Fest Poster Signed
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Signed by Willie Nelson, Ray Benson, Jackie Martling, Carolyn Wonderland, Paula Nelson and Mark Stepnoski. Frame measures 15.25" x 31.25" ...
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Willie And The Wheel Signed Poster & Pass43 - Willie And The Wheel Signed Poster & Pass
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Signed by Willie Nelson and Ray Benson 2009. Also comes with a laminated backstage pass. Poster measures 11" X 17". Backstage pass measure...
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Willie Nelson Classic & Unreleased Set Autographed44 - Willie Nelson Classic & Unreleased Set Autographed
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3 Volume Collection. A unique compilation of rarities from Willie's musical past.. In original box and with booklet exploring Willie's life ...
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Collection of (13) Willie Nelson Guitar Picks45 - Collection of (13) Willie Nelson Guitar Picks
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Acquired directly from Willie Nelson by Ray Benson. From Ray Benson's personal collection.
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Willie Nelson 4th of July Picnic Credentials46 - Willie Nelson 4th of July Picnic Credentials
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Fifteen Backstage artist's passes from Willie Nelson's Willie Nelson 4th of July Picnic. Most are labeled to Asleep At The Wheel, with four ...
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Willie Nelson Signed Farm Aid Letter & Credentials47 - Willie Nelson Signed Farm Aid Letter & Credentials
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Willie Nelson signed Farm Aid letter, credentials. & Farm Aid II paper. Farm Aid II was held at Manor Downs in Manor, Texas on July 4, 1986. Inc...
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Original 1992 Farm Aid V Script Book Willie Nelson48 - Original 1992 Farm Aid V Script Book Willie Nelson
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From Ray Benson's personal collection.
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2 Waylon Jennings Guitar Picks49 - 2 Waylon Jennings Guitar Picks
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Acquired directly from Waylon by Ray Benson. From Ray Benson's personal collection.
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Willie Nelson & Asleep At The Wheel ACL Poster51 - Willie Nelson & Asleep At The Wheel ACL Poster
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ACL Season 35. Featuring Willie Nelson And Asleep At The Wheel. February 23, 2009. KLRU Studio 6A. By Billy Perkins. Framed. From Ray Benson's p...
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