Michael Jackson's Leather Jacket from the Iconic 1984 Pepsi Commercial to Be Auctioned Off

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The jacket, among other music memorabilia, will be auctioned in London in November by Propstore

<p>Frank Edwards/Fotos International/Getty </p> Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson fans will have the opportunity to bid on his famous 1984 Pepsi commercial jacket, which he wore to reimagine his hit song "Billie Jean."

On Nov. 10, Propstore will be auctioning over 200 original music items, including Jackson's jacket, in one of the world's largest auctions of entertainment memorabilia.

Included with Jackson's jacket will be a photo of him wearing it alongside Wendell Thompson, who met the late popstar in 1980 at age 12.

Jackson gifted Thompson — whose father was Jackson's hairdresser in Florida — the jacket in December 1983 when he was visiting Orlando for the opening of the Michael Jackson room at the Hotel Royal Plaza, originally named The Royal Inn and now called B Resort & Spa.

<p>propstore.com/Shutterstock </p> Michael Jackson Leather Jacket

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Michael Jackson Leather Jacket

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More items to set to auctioned off include Amy Winehouse's trademark beehive hairpiece from the "You Know I'm No Good" music video and George Michael's La Rocka jacket from his duet with Aretha Franklin, "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)."

John Lennon's belt buckle from his infamous "Lost Weekend" period and David Bowie's original "Liza Jane" single test pressing — where he performed under the name "Tom Jones" will also be available.

“Taking inspiration from last year’s highly successful music sale, we have strived to be bigger and better for 2023 and with incredible, unique content from rock and pop legends - John Lennon, The Beatles, David Bowie, George Michael, Michael Jackson, Oasis, AC/DC, KISS, Nirvana, Kurt Cobain, Queen, Elvis Presley and Amy Winehouse," Mark Hochman, Director of Music and Posters at Propstore said in a press release.

Adding, "For many of these exclusive lots, it is the first time they have been offered for sale to the public and Propstore expect bidding to be highly competitive."

Global bids for the auction can be placed online, over the phone or via absentee bidding.

<p>© 2023 Wendell Thompson</p> Michael Jackson and Wendell Thompson wearing the jacket

© 2023 Wendell Thompson

Michael Jackson and Wendell Thompson wearing the jacket

Registration and online proxy bids are now open online at https://propstore.com/liveauction. In addition, in-room bidding will be open to the public at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly in London on Nov. 10.

The auction is also suitable for music fans on a budget. Some of the most affordable items include: Lennon and Yoko Ono's autographed Grapefruit book, autographed Bowie paintings and sculpture catalogue and a Netflix poster for WHAM!.

Last year's auction included Bowie's spacesuit from his "Ashes to Ashes" music video, and the largest collection of Oasis memorabilia to be auctioned off.

The full auction catalog is now live at https://propstoreauction.com/auctions/info/id/359.

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