Rock 'n' Pop

Elvis Presley

A collection of large locks of hair clipped during Elvis Presley's famous 1958 US Army haircut.

When Presley was drafted into the US Army in 1958, his manager, Col. Tom Parker, arranged broad press coverage for his highly publicised haircut at Fort Chaffee. 

The large locks of shorn hair from this historic event were preserved and passed to Presley's close friend, Gary Pepper, who served as the president of one of his earliest fan clubs. 

These authentic locks became part of the famous Gary Pepper collection of Elvis memorabilia and were originally intended to be shared with fans globally.

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John Lennon

This lock of John Lennon's hair was trimmed by hairdresser Klaus Baruck in September 1966 just before Lennon filmed How I Won the War. 

This specific haircut marked a major cultural turning point, as Lennon adopted his iconic round glasses and the Beatles officially transitioned from touring to creating the Sgt. Pepper album. 

The display-ready piece has been preserved for nearly 50 years and comes complete with a certificate of authenticity alongside a photocopy of Lennon's signed call sheet.

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Kurt Cobain

This full lock of Kurt Cobain's hair was collected by a hairdresser during a trim in the early 1990s and later gifted to a Nirvana fan. 

The hair is housed in a heart-shaped porcelain box faintly signed on the lid as "Kurdt," a common spelling variation Cobain frequently used for autographs and album liner notes. 

Signed during Nirvana's 1993 In Utero tour for a dedicated fan, this unique piece represents a rare and intimate artefact from grunge music history.

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Justin Bieber

This collection of Justin Bieber's hair locks stems from his famous February 2011 haircut, which became a viral sensation after a portion was sold on eBay by Ellen DeGeneres for over $40,000 to benefit charity. 

The remaining hair was donated to the charity Pencils of Promise before being acquired by Paul Fraser Collectibles for a substantial donation. 

This unique piece of pop memorabilia is housed in a plastic container initialed by Bieber himself.

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John Walker

A substantial collection of hair belonging to American singer, songwriter and guitarist John Walker.

Walker gained international fame as the founder of the Walker Brothers. The musical group achieved monumental success during the 1960s, becoming particularly popular in the United Kingdom.

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Paul McCartney

A hair strand collection from Sir Paul McCartney, who achieved global fame as the bassist, co-lead vocalist, and primary songwriter alongside John Lennon for the Beatles.

Following the group's breakup, he sustained monumental commercial success throughout the 1970s with his band Wings before launching a highly decorated, record-breaking solo and touring career. 

As one of the best-selling and wealthiest musicians in history, his immense legacy includes 19 Grammy Awards, two Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions, and a knighthood for his services to music.

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Michael Jackson

This collection of Michael Jackson's hair strands was salvaged by executive producer Ralph Cohen after Jackson's hair caught fire during the infamous 1984 Pepsi commercial pyrotechnic accident. 

Cohen discovered the hair attached to his Armani jacket, which he had thrown over the pop star's head to extinguish the flames, a heroic act captured on widely publicised video footage. 

This unique artefact offers impeccable provenance.

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For more information and to declare your interest in this collection please contact Anthony Love, our Head of Collections