7 Bizarre Merchandise Items Released by Classic Rock Bands
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Rock bands have always known how to sell their brand, and sometimes, their merchandise can be just as wild as their music. Over the years, many classic rock bands have put out some strange and unexpected items for their fans. Here are seven of the most bizarre merchandise items that were released.
KISS – KISS Kaskets
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KISS took their brand to the extreme with the release of the KISS Kasket, a full-size coffin. Released in the 1990s, the coffin featured the band’s iconic logo and artwork. Fans could pre-order these for their “final” send-off, making it one of the most unique and eerie pieces of rock memorabilia ever.
AC/DC – AC/DC Barbecue Set
AC/DC, known for their high-energy rock, took things in a different direction with their AC/DC-branded barbecue set. Released in the 2000s, the set came with a grill, apron, tongs, and more, all sporting the band’s logo. It was a fun but unexpected way to combine rock music with outdoor cooking.
The Rolling Stones – The Rolling Stones Lickable Wallpaper
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In the 1970s, The Rolling Stones released a line of merchandise that included lickable wallpaper. This item, inspired by the band’s famous “tongue and lips” logo, allowed fans to literally lick the wallpaper. It was a strange way for the band to connect their image with a quirky piece of merchandise.
Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin Shower Curtain
Led Zeppelin fans could purchase a shower curtain featuring the band’s famous logo and artwork. This unusual piece of merchandise offered a way to bring the band’s mystique into the bathroom. The curtain, with its bold designs, was a conversation starter for fans who wanted to showcase their love for the band.
The Who – The Who Pinball Machine
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The Who teamed up with manufacturers in the 1970s to release a pinball machine. The game featured custom artwork, sounds, and music from the band. This pinball machine became a piece of rock culture, allowing fans to play a game while listening to the band’s music, adding a unique element to their merchandise lineup.
Ozzy Osbourne – Ozzy Osbourne Urine
In 2002, Ozzy Osbourne released a bizarre product known as “Ozzy Osbourne Urine.” As strange as it sounds, this merchandise was part of a limited-edition set featuring a flask containing the “urine” along with Osbourne’s autograph. It was one of the oddest products connected to a classic rock star’s image.
Iron Maiden – Iron Maiden Eddie’s Head
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Iron Maiden’s mascot, Eddie, has appeared on numerous merchandise items, but one of the most bizarre was Eddie’s Head, a large, full-size, plastic head of the band’s mascot. Sold in the 1980s, this grotesque, lifelike replica became a collector’s item, offering fans a chance to bring home a part of the band’s iconic visual style.
