Band Uniform Suggestion

[dougb415]

Originally posted by mr3lions two things I can't stand to see in a band mainly it's because it's the argument I always have with the bass player. 1. shorts -shorts are for 12 year olds. 2. t-shirts with writing on them-nobody cares if you like nascar.

Somebody better page The Dead - Bob Weir (who might be 60 now) still wears shorts at most of their gigs.

YOU'RE 48 YEARS LATE, BOB!

Come to think of it - so do I. I also wear t-shirts with printing on them. People like to see what they say.

[Blackwatch]

I keep separate wardrobe for playing out. I get lotsa comments on my {censored}. People love it.. old and young.

 

 

Killer jacket........

[Janx]

This is actually an interesting thread.

 

I think that any outfit that looks like a uniform or throwback to spandex 80's metal is asking for a beating....

 

But you also want to look consistent (maybe). Having the bass player show up as a ultra goth chick, and the lead player showing up in a suit may or may not be cool.

 

I always liked Anthrax's costume mentality. They wore what they normally wore when they weren't doing a show.

 

Heck, even with a t-shirt, what shirt you wear might matter. Do you wear an old concert shirt. Do you wear you band's shirt (not cool). Do you wear some other band's shirt? Do you wear something obscure?

 

For metal, I suggest that the band not look like clones. Nor wear too much leather as to look contrived. Get some jeans, t-shirts and go rock.