The pair of tinted prescription glasses John Lennon wore during his 18-month stint in Los Angeles between 1973 and 1975, are among the many items up for bid at Propstore’s Music Memorabilia Live Auction in London.
Assembling some of the most significant pieces of music history, from stage-used guitars and handwritten lyrics to iconic wardrobe and personal artifacts, the former Beatles ‘Lost Weekend’ glasses are one of the most recognizable personal items of Lennon memorabilia and are estimated to go for between $198,000 and $396,000
According to Propstore’s Mark Hochman:
“Never known as a violent person and more famous for his involvement with the peace movement, John Lennon’s glasses came to market due to a scuffle with Tom Smothers at the Troubadour Club in Los Angeles.” “After the incident, Smothers’ wife collected the glasses, phoned her friends, and hosted a party where, apparently, guests were thrilled to wear John’s trademark glasses.” “There’s full photographic documentation that shows Lennon entering the Troubadour on 12 March 1974, and leaving without them.”
John Lennon’s ‘Lost Weekend’ period followed his separation from his second wife, Yoko Ono, whom he married in 1969. The couple reunited and remained married until his death in 1980.
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Author: Saul Goode
Photo: Bob Gruen; Distributed by Capitol Records – Public Domain