Inside the Joe Walsh “Life’s Been Good” Auction — Kody Frederick of Julien’s Auctions
Release Date: 12/10/2025
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Boomerocity welcomes Julien’s Auctions specialist Kody Frederick for an exclusive look at the upcoming Joe Walsh “Life’s Been Good” Auction happening December 16–17.
In this revealing conversation, Kody walks us through the standout pieces in the collection — iconic guitars, stage-used gear, personal items, and memorabilia that captures Joe’s humor and genius.
Kody also shares stories from his own career and explains what goes into preparing historic music memorabilia for auction.
Whether you’re a Joe Walsh fan, an Eagles fan, a collector, or a lover of rock history, this episode is packed with insight, nostalgia, and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else.
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Featured Topics
• How the Joe Walsh “Life’s Been Good” Auction came together
• The most iconic items in the collection
• Guitars, amps, and gear Joe used onstage and in the studio
• The “sleeper” item Kody believes will surprise collectors
• Joe Walsh’s humor and personality reflected in the memorabilia
• Authentication and provenance processes
• The world of entertainment memorabilia auctions
• Kody Frederick’s career journey and most memorable items he’s handled
Links
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