Hate being told I don't look rock and roll!!!

Discussion in 'Band Management [BG]' started by Guinness20, Dec 13, 2014.

  1. Guinness20

    Guinness20

    Jan 24, 2013
    Liverpool, UK
    It's crazy the number of people who say this to me - surely it's about how I sound?!

    I'm 22, and unfortunately I have a bit of a baby face. That and not being able to grow facial hair doesn't mix well. I'm 6"2 and big so I'm surprised by how many people approach me to essentially bad mouth me to my face.

    So what do I do? Do I take up cocaine and lose a load of weight? Do I cover my body head to toe in tattoos? Or do I tell them where to go?
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  2. ubnomnar

    ubnomnar Supporting Member

    Dec 28, 2009
    So Cal
    Looks like your left hand is sending a "subliminal" message :cool:
     
  3. jmverdugo

    jmverdugo Guest

    Oct 11, 2012
    Katy TX
    It's the plucking hand pinky finger, your are not drinking tea ma'am! ;)

    J/k, who cares? But if you want a straight answer: I'll get rid of the nightclubbing shirt, wear a plain T-shirt and don't comb your hair at all, hat or cap can do the trick too ... But now that I think about it you would look exactly like me :) ... Don't worry about it you just have your own style!
     
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  4. devinp17

    devinp17

    Jun 26, 2014
    Ontario, Canada
    It's ok... but if it really bothers you:

    First of all, get a P BASS! Then strap it LOW!

    Go to a thrift store and get some 80's-looking clothes (tight and ripped jeans, sleeveless band shirts, leather or denim jacket, etc.)

    Grow your hair out... It will make you look more R'n'R, and will cover that baby face (a little bit).

    Get some tattoos... But don't cover yourself with them (unless you want to :confused:), just get a few on your arms or something like that.
     
  5. BazzTard

    BazzTard Inactive

    seeing as you can't grow a beard, you're gonna have to grow long hair, man !

    or buy 2 weeks worth of crack cocaine,that'll do it too.



    The NEXT person that says it to you, HEADBUTT them ! then say, "is that rock n roll enough?"

    you're welcome :)
     
  6. Topspin

    Topspin What's my name again?

    Dec 15, 2010
    Oklahoma
    I played Tom Sawyer with a pick once. Shame on me.
    Buzz cut. Rock a buzz cut. I recommend the plaid flannel/carpenter jeans/steel toed boots look as well. Lumberjack is very rock and roll.
     
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  7. Topspin

    Topspin What's my name again?

    Dec 15, 2010
    Oklahoma
    I played Tom Sawyer with a pick once. Shame on me.
    Bonus points if you gaze into nowhere.
     

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  8. Timmah

    Timmah Supporting Member

    May 19, 2011
    Connecticut
    1. Black band t-shirt. Any band at all, unless you have the option of a Led Zeppelin tee. Then always wear the Zeppelin tee.
    2. Jeans. Ratty ones.
    3. Don't comb your hair. Either let it grow or get a hat. Hats are bass-player-y.
    4. Move on stage. Look like you're having fun, not like you chose the "bass player" background in your high school prom's photo booth.
    5. Only #4 is good advice. The rest is pointless without it.
     
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  9. Rich Terry

    Rich Terry BassOmatic

    Sep 14, 2014
    Fort Worth, Texas
    I think this is the look that will slay the chicks and make you look more like a bass player.


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    Screw it, Just wear this:

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  10. zontar

    zontar

    Feb 19, 2014
    J-5
    Although I agree the appearance shouldn't matter, it's about the sound.
    But with the internet & all that the appearance matters in many respects.
    So either you look the part or you play against type and look opposite (Like Rick Nielsen or Bun E Carlos)
    Or you create a new look.

    But my opinion is look the way you want to--be you.
     
  11. Nothing more rock than telling them where to go. Followed up with bass to skull if necessary.
     
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  12. Rich Terry

    Rich Terry BassOmatic

    Sep 14, 2014
    Fort Worth, Texas
    Done let it bother you. You'll out grow it.
     
  13. Yeah, I was joking about the bass to skull too. Keep the nose straight!
     
  14. FretNoMore

    FretNoMore * Cooking with GAS *

    Jan 25, 2002
    The frozen north
    Smile and agree, then just keep doing what you're doing, that's the best way to brush off asshats.
     
  15. Rich Terry

    Rich Terry BassOmatic

    Sep 14, 2014
    Fort Worth, Texas
    Do what I do in a different way.

    I ask a lady "Would you like to dance?" and she says NO.
    I say "You misunderstood what I said, I said "You look FAT in those pants"

    Just get a good come back that works for you.
     
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  16. If you did that round here you wouldn't be keeping any babyface looks.
     
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  17. Three trategies have been suggested.

    Avoid, become unkempt.
    Deflect, ignore.
    Engage, likely get aggressive.

    Not much win either way.
     
  18. FretNoMore

    FretNoMore * Cooking with GAS *

    Jan 25, 2002
    The frozen north
    And it would be stooping down to the asshat's level, and they win a second time.
     
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  19. Son of Wobble

    Son of Wobble

    Mar 8, 2010
    I'd say you definitely look close enough for rock and roll!
     
  20. Son of Wobble

    Son of Wobble

    Mar 8, 2010
    ...and a baby face and youthful looks are a gift that will pay dividends over time. So relax and enjoy.
     
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