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Piece of Bob Marley’s Dreadlocks to Sell for Thousands
The 1.5-inch dreadlock, the first genuine piece of Bob Marley’s hair sold in over 20 years, includes his autograph and is expected to fetch up to £25,000 at JC Auctions.
- A 1.5-inch dreadlock from Bob Marley is up for auction at JC Auctions in Bristol, with bidding expected to reach up to £25,000. The online sale concludes on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
- Andrea Reed, now 62, acquired the memento in June 1978 at a Top of the Pops performance at the BBC Television Centre, where Marley granted the then-14-year-old permission to take a piece of his hair.
- Recalling the interaction, Reed described the hair crunching off "like a bag of crisps" when she twisted it. She kept the lock sealed for decades before deciding it was time for another collector to appreciate it.
- Paul Fraser of JC Auctions noted the lot includes an autograph worth around £4,000, adding that demand for Marley memorabilia remains high. This is the first genuine piece of the singer's hair to appear at auction since 2003.
- This lock is one of 50+ rare pieces of history featured in the current sale, underscoring Marley's enduring appeal to collectors seeking authenticated memorabilia from the reggae legend.
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Piece of Bob Marley’s dreadlocks to sell for thousands
"It's a bit surreal to have had such a famous piece of hair."
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