Place your bids now – 27th Feb 2025
Rock ’n’ roll auctions have always been a bit bonkers, but this one takes the (mouldy) birthday cake. Two strands – yep, just TWO measly strands – of Nirvana legend Kurt Cobain’s hair are going under the hammer, with bidding opening 27th February 2025.
Collected back in the early ’90s by a mate of the band (and carefully kept safe all these years like some grunge holy relic), the hair is being flogged as part of a wider rock memorabilia sale that also includes guitars, setlists, and other iconic tat.
💰 Expected price? Somewhere between “a decent pint in Cardiff” and “a down payment on your nan’s bungalow.” Okay, realistically: thousands of pounds. Because when it comes to Cobain, fans will pay silly money for anything remotely connected to him – guitar picks, signed receipts, even half-burnt cigarette butts.
Why’s This Hair So Special?
Well, for fans, Cobain’s hair is as iconic as his flannel shirts and beaten-up Fender Mustangs. The messy blonde mop became a symbol of grunge itself – scruffy, raw, and couldn’t-care-less cool. Owning even a strand is like owning a piece of Nevermind itself.
The Auction Madness Continues…
We’ve seen some wild sales before:
- Eddie Van Halen’s guitars going for six figures 🎸
- Ozzy Osbourne’s stage clothes fetching more than your car 🚙
- Even Britney Spears’ chewing gum once got auctioned (diolch but no diolch).
But Cobain’s hair? That’s one for the weird history books. Imagine explaining to your mates down the pub:
“Yeah, I spent five grand on Kurt Cobain’s hair.”
“Proper job, butt. Did you at least frame it?”
Would YOU Bid?
So, Riff Report crew – would you fork out for a couple of stray strands of Cobain’s barnet, or is this just rock ’n’ roll madness gone too far? 🤔
Sound off in the comments below – and remember, don’t try and clone him in your shed like some dodgy Jurassic Park reboot. 🧬😂
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether he’s battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, he’s always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When he’s not writing or interviewing artists, you’ll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than music—they’re about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. That’s exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
Proudly Welsh. Proudly Loud. Always chasing the next great riff. 🤘
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