# $48,000 Lock of Hair John Lennon's Hair and Autographed Book By Going Like Sixty | Published 2007-12-13 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-lennon-hair References: [luxist](http://www.luxist.com/2007/12/12/john-lennons-hair-sells-for-48-000/) Maybe the person that bought Lennon's hair thinks you can clone the musician. Otherwise why pay $48,000? The lock of hair, along with an autographed copy of Lennon's book, A Spaniard in the Works, were [sold at auction](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pope-francis-leica-ma). They were owned by a former hairdresser who just had them lingering in a drawer. **Implications** - In today's society some individuals are more than just fans, they are infatuated with their iconic heroes. [Memorabilia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrilljoy-pix) such as [locks of hair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hall-of-fade) and other unique items are become more in demand as a method of becoming closer to an icon. Celebrities looking for some added fortune should look into unconventional items their fans would go crazy for. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Personal Memorabilia:** Opportunity for celebrities to sell unconventional items cherished by fans. - **Iconic Obsession:** Growing demand for unique items to feel closer to iconic figures. - **Alternative Fan Engagement:** Fans are seeking unconventional ways to connect with their idols. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Collectibles:** Market for rare and unique items owned by celebrities. - **Celebrity Merchandise:** Opportunity for celebrities to sell personalized memorabilia. - **Fan Engagement:** Platforms and services catering to unconventional fan experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hyperrealistic Musician Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blitzway-kurt-cobain-figurine.md) - [Real Hair-Packed Voodoo Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steveo.md) - [Celebrity-Based Candle Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celebritybased-candle-collectible.md) - [Hairstyle NFT Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rodmans-barbershop.md) - [Mysterious Painted Car-Door Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crazy-horse.md) - [Singer-Honoring Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ob4-speaker.md) - [Human Hair-Made Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/range-of-pots.md) - [Hair-Reusing Fabric Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dutch-startup.md) - [Unique Real Facial Hair Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dollar-shave-club1.md)