By melding punk with reggae and jazz, Bad Brains became one of the definitive American hardcore punk groups of the early '80s. Although the group released only a handful of records during its peak, they developed a dedicated following, and continued to record and tour in varying line-ups; led by guitarist Dr. Know into the late '90s, yet never managed to break out of their cult status. Dr. Know (real name Gary Miller) formed Bad Brains (named after the Ramones track, “Bad Brain”) in 1979, inspired by both the amateurish rage of the Sex Pistols and the political reggae of Bob Marley. Realising that the lines between punk and reggae were already blurred in the UK, with the likes of The Clash, The Ruts and The Specials morphing the two genres, he set out to replicate that situation in the USA. Recruiting several similarly minded musicians – vocalist Paul D Hudson (going under the stage name H.R., apparently standing for Human Rights), his drummer brother, Earl Hudson, and bassist Darryl Aaron Jenifer, Dr. Know set out to prove his point. Such diversity in their influences combined with strong musicianship made Bad Brains one of the most popular punk bands on the East Coast; they were well-respected among their peers, and their live performances in tiny clubs throughout their hometown of Washington DC quickly became the stuff of legend, due in part to the relative novelty of an entirely African-American band playing punk rock, but also due to their high-energy performances. Bad Brains’ emphasis on extreme speed - most notably evident in Dr. Know’s machine-gun guitar playing and H.R.’s brutal vocal delivery - is widely regarded as establishing the template for hardcore punk. H.R. was a muscular and unpredictable stage performer with a very wide vocal range, who often leapt into the audience or onto amplifiers. In 1979, Bad Brains found themselves the subject of an unofficial ban among many venues, clubs and hotels in Washington DC after a riot nearly erupted during one show. In response, Bad Brains recorded the tongue-in-cheek “Banned in DC” and set their sights on bigger and better gigs. The band subsequently relocated to New York City, where the likes of the Ramones, Television and Patti Smith were setting the punk flag alight. In 2006, Bad Brains reunited for a few shows at legendary New York club CBGB's, after the venue was threatened with closure. The shows quickly sold out. With a resurging interest in the band, in early 2007, the original line-up returned to the studio for the first time in over a decade. Under the supervision of producer, and long-time Bad Brains fan Adam Yauch, aka MCA of the Beastie Boys (the Beastie Boys claim to have chosen a name with the initials BB as a homage to Bad Brains), the band recorded and released ‘Build A Nation’, an inspired attempt at returning to the band's hardcore roots.
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From the start, the Beatle’s influenced fashion for both men and for women in ways that few other pop culture figures had before them. For American society, that influence was enhanced by the fact that the Beatle’s fashion style was uniquely different and essentially broke the fashion rules that had existed prior to their introduction to American audiences. Most obvious were the hairstyles and clothing that the Beatle’s wore, fashion statements that were in sharp contrast to the more conservative styles that had been worn by the pop culture figures that preceded them, including Elvis Presley.
Almost three decades after the Beatle’s explosive coming out from their humble beginnings in Liverpool, the Beatle’s influence continues to manifest itself. Their influence on the popular music industry, for example, is marked by the way that music artists take greater control in creating their own music style as well as in the way that they present their music, incorporating innovative methods of production, instrumentation and delivery that, as for the Beatle’s, might make them the next pop culture icon. In terms of fashion, the concept of going against fashion norms as a means of representing one’s individuality and tastes that was influenced by the Beatles continues to be manifested. All one has to do is watch the latest music videos or film and music award shows to see how that influence continues in the wide range of fashion styles that have evolved.
The Beatle’s ground-breaking attributes have made it acceptable for pop culture figures as well as the average individual to go against the norm, to bring their own styles, tastes and interest to the industry and to society and, for the pop culture figure specifically, to strive to affect their own influence on the culture industry not only to their own advantage but also to the advantage of the consumers of pop culture.
The longevity of punk fashion is a surprising phenomenon in that it so sharply contrasts with the fashion styles demonstrated in broader society or even in the pop culture industry. This extreme contrast however may explain why punk fashion has managed to sustain itself since its emergence in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Punk fashion is an example of taking the concept of individuality to the extreme however it is clearly no less valid than the expressions of individuality, tastes and interests that have been advanced by other pop culture figures and their followers.
Where punk fashion diverges however, is in the fact that it has not been adopted by American culture as broadly as other fashion styles have been. Although punk fashion styles have changed throughout the last two decades, the foundation of the classic punk fashion is still maintained in the basic elements of excessive piercings, heavy boots, tight leather or denim pants topped by a tattered and often graffitied tee shirt and, perhaps most recognizable, the extreme hairstyle.
The fact that punk fashion has not been broadly adopted by society might be explained by the fact that it is goes so far against fashion norms. That punk fashion has not been broadly adopted by society might also be explained by the fact that it is difficult to separate punk fashion from the punk music style, a style that is, like punk fashion, clearly anti-establishment and radically against the norm. This however, is what makes punk fashion unique as well as inviting to those individuals who do not want adopt a more popular or “acceptable” fashion or music style and, perhaps more importantly, are against or do not want to be confined the social norms that have otherwise created a largely homogenous, uninteresting and culturally restrained society.
Although punk fashion has found only a small niche in American culture, the minority segment of society that has and continues to adopt its elements are obviously aware that it makes the vivid and recognizable statement that it will not be forced to conform to social norms; a declaration that it is fair to suggest has existed since the foundation of American society and will forever be evidenced in cultural elements like punk fashion.
Article submitted by Riley Musbach, senior writer at Paper Masters. Riley has been a writer and contributing editor at Paper Masters for over 6 years and has a wide range of author experience.
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We see lots of colorful and bright colored t-shirts in America that are being worn by males all around the country but did you know that for one time in history, the t-shirt was only available in the color white? But now, we see lots of colorful bright shirts which has lots of funky patterns printed on them.
The t-shirt was only worn as an underwear back in the nineteenth century. It was made popular by the Europeans. Then, during World War 1, American soldiers brought the t-shirt to the United States. By World War 2, the US Army and Navy has ordered that t-shirts be a standard issue, and soldiers wore them alone and not just an underwear during hotter climates. In the post World War 2 era, some movie stars like James Dean, Marlon Brando and John Wayne popularized the t-shirt. During the 1960s, tie dyeing their t-shirts were so in while black concert t-shirts were so popular in the 1970s.
During the 1980s and 1990s, the t-shirt industry saw the boom of slogan shirts like “I am with stupid”, but since most of the slogans were considered ubiquitous, the new millennium welcomed the “personal branding” on t-shirts.
Because there are a lot of t-shirt websites and traditional fashion manufacturers around, people are now creating their very own individualized and personalized t-shirt trends. Bright colors and personal slogans and sayings now front our t-shirts. So, all you t-shirt fans out there should be happy to know that we see a brighter and promising future for the t-shirt industry.
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Shopping for Aussie Fashion Online
We now see a surge of Australian designers that are making their names in the fashion industry. If you are looking for some cool Australian fashion, go search some of these names online:
1. Wheels and Dollbaby – they offer a variety of items from rock and roll wear to high society wear. Available in Australia, Asia, Europe and United States.
2. Billion Dollar Babes –Australia’s choice for colorful clothing such as chiffon gowns, cocktail dresses, cruise day dresses and more.
3. Billabong – most famous brand for surf clothing is this Australian brand. Both for men and women, adults and children for Australia, Europe, North America, Japan, Brazil and New Zealand.
4. Grab Denim – leading denim jean wear brand in Australia. They offer jackets, miniskirts and jeans.
5. Mooks Clothing Company – streetwear denim that are comfortable, jackets, t-shirts and jeans.
6. Bonds – largest underwear and clothing manufacturer in Australia.
Because of the online web, we can now shop for our favorite Australian apparel even if we are just at home, in front of the computer. And because Australia has started increasing their export industry, it is more convenient and easier for people who live outside Australia and who do not use their currency to purchase their fashion. Because the conversion of the dollar amounts can be surprisingly unpredictable and extremely high most of the time, we can definitely save much of our money because of their increase of export of Australian fashion. If you want a hip and trendy new look, then Australian fashion is for you.
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