In a captivating moment for avid pop culture enthusiasts and collectors, a legendary black-and-white leather jacket worn by Michael Jackson during a 1984 Pepsi commercial has recently been sold at auction for an impressive $306,000, as reported by BBC. The auction in London attracted fans and collectors eager to claim a piece of music history associated with the King of Pop. Over 200 pieces of music memorabilia were featured, including items connected to other iconic artists such as George Michael, Amy Winehouse, David Bowie, Oasis, and The Beatles.
The jacket, worn by Jackson in the first of a series of Pepsi commercials in 1984, stirred intense bidding. Interestingly, another commercial involving the King of Pop led to a significant incident where he suffered burns due to a set fire. Fortunately, he was wearing a different jacket during that incident. Michael Jackson passed away in 2009 at the age of 50, succumbing to cardiac arrest caused by “acute propofol intoxication.”
Among the notable items at the auction was a beehive hairpiece worn by the late British singer Amy Winehouse in the 2007 music video for “You Know I’m No Good,” featured in her final album, “Back To Black.” The hairpiece fetched a remarkable $22,900, surpassing the lower end of its estimated value. The auction also showcased items associated with music legends like Elvis Presley, Queen, and Johnny Marr. However, not all items found buyers, including a Gibson guitar that once belonged to AC/DC’s Angus Young and a limited edition Yellow Submarine Beatles jukebox.
Mark Hochman, the director of music and posters at Propstore, highlighted the significance of the auction, noting that many of these items were being made available to the public for the first time. Past memorabilia linked to Michael Jackson has consistently commanded substantial prices, such as a black fedora hat worn just before he debuted his famous moonwalk dance in 1983. The auction served as a captivating glimpse into the world of music history, where fans and collectors eagerly competed for a chance to own a piece of their favorite artists’ legacies.
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