Wear your own shirt?

[socialleper]

Just walking around, sure. No one is going to recognize me enough to put the band name to my face.
On stage, it seems a little weak. I guess sometimes on the road your stage clothes get too funky and you have to go with what is handy.

 

[ZAR14]

I see nothing wrong with it...

 

[Zooberwerx]

Unless it comes in an XL Tall, no.

Riis

 

[the yeti]

I don't think Jason cared so much

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i'm pretty sure that's why they fired him...

 

[hondo4life]

It could be like one of those family reunions where everyone wears the same shirt, but then adds name tags.

 

[Feedbacker]

No. Never wear your own bands shirt.

 

[The Chuck]

Ginger had no issues doing it- although I wouldn't do it.

 

[ardgedee]

Now, if you were talking bowling shirts, that's different.

 

[beaglesandbass]

So I need some help settling a disagreement. My bandmates are divided on whether or not it is acceptable to wear your own band's t-shirt at a gig. We are pretty evenly split on it, two for, two against, one who doesn't care. Keeping in mind that wearing a t-shirt at a gig is the norm, what are your thoughts?

I think it looks cool if everyone wears the band shirt while setting up, but during the gig I wouldn't wear it.

 

[foolforthecity]

Acceptable? What are we? Conformists? Anything you do that doesn't involve the suffering of others is acceptable. Wear your shirts. It's good advertising. NEVER be concerned with others' opinions of you. Others are jerks. This is a world full of very vocal jerks, and the nice people mostly don't offer up opinions on stuff that's none of their business.

Wear the shirts. Don't wear the shirts. Pay busty strippers to wear your shirts. Whatever makes you happy is fine with me.

Don't forget the scissors, please

 

[mellowinman]

No. Never wear your own bands shirt.

You seem very sure of yourself.

 

[Nephilymbass]

So I need some help settling a disagreement. My bandmates are divided on whether or not it is acceptable to wear your own band's t-shirt at a gig. We are pretty evenly split on it, two for, two against, one who doesn't care. Keeping in mind that wearing a t-shirt at a gig is the norm, what are your thoughts?

My opinion...

Stickers on cars? Sure
Koozies? Sure
Band shirts? Not at my own gig, but I will wear mine around the house and cutting the grass and stuff.
Hats? Same as shirts

 

[I am Soma]

one of the cheesiest things you can do onstage. totally acceptable offstage though.

 

[dan1952]

Only if you're Ginger Baker.

 

[MoeTown1986]

I think it's extremely lame to wear your own bands gear. The only time I throw on one of my bands tee shirts is if I'm mowing the lawn or something. A frontman for one of the local bands around me wears his own band's tee shirt and hat all the time everywhere. He gets made fun of by pretty much every other band around here.

 

[rtslinger]

I do sometimes usually when we are doing the shirt give away thing it just screams hey you want to be cool as me wear this shirt see it works my buddy Sam

ha ha ha. Also fans have made us shirts and I will wear them out of respect for their taking the time to either make them of have them made. big shout out may he RIP Mike thanks for the shirt.

 

[Mike Sorr]

I seem to recall Steve Harris wearing an Iron Maiden shirt while playing back in the 80s or 90s. If Harris did it, it's cool.

 

[Pacman]

No. Never wear your own bands shirt.

 

[mellowinman]

Again, those who weigh in on what is "lame" or "cheesy" lack the confidence needed to be a successful musician. Nothing is "lame" or "cheesy" in and of itself. It's all about the genre, the way it's done, worn or performed that matters. There are no rules to rock and roll.

 

[Gravedigger Dav]

I think it is time to go back to the concept of band uniforms like in the old days.
Everyone should wear their band T-shirt, wrinkled cargo shorts, and worn out walking shoes with black socks.
Sunglasses and hats are optional