I’m not really sure how I ended up looking at the photo gallery of The Killers on Lastfm….i think it had something to do with a search for feathers…
It seems needless to even say that The Killers are awful…
However, I was impressed by the quality of bands they have been ripping off.
Since the state of mainstream music, at present, is so sad that we have artists ripping off BAD music from the past…..this is actually something to write about…
What’s even more pathetic, is that it’s most likely a styling team that is responsible for these looks and not even the band themselves…
Well, now I’m thoroughly depressed….but here it goes anyway:
Marc Bolan:
Roxy Music:
MC5:
Motorhead:
I kind of feel like I need a shower after writing about The Killers…
I was glad to find this on youtube, this clip inspired me beyond explanation when I first saw it in the sadly unreleased MC5 doc, ‘A True Testimonial’…
Wayne Kramer’s performance should be established as a tutorial for any aspiring guitarist who wishes to rock.
Adrian Smith is often neglected in relation to the other members of Iron Maiden.
I, however, am somewhat obsessed with him.
I’m a big fan of his pre-Maiden band Urchin. But oddly enough, my favorite thing about him is his signature stance when playing guitar..it just looks so f-ing cool.
Oh right…… and I suppose he’s pretty decent at playing guitar….
In addition to all of this, his excellent fashion choices qualify him as a Starlight Style Icon (SSI):
Summary:
-Athletic wristbands
-Suspenders with high waisted spandex and/or leather pants
-Several headband options (but must be worn under your hair)
In the Early Days documentary DVD, he confessed considerable regret in wearing this leopard vest..
Adrian, I respectfully disagree
This is just simply the best Maiden clip on youtube right now. Adrian: all business.
Ministry- In Case You Didn’t Feel Like Showing Up (Live)
At 14 yrs old, I believe I did nothing for two months other than watch this video.
My best friend and I watched it so much that we even had names for the stage-divers!
The only one I can remember is Ernie…he glides across the screen @ 6:10.
In the following year, I became immersed in anarcho-punk and thought Ministry was lame.
But just watching the opening of this video gave me chills again. Two drummers, the fence, projections. and all the post production effects/editing…..totally genius!
It was impossible to embed the video here, so follow the link below:
I encourage you to watch the whole video, there are appearances by Jello Biafra of the Dead Kennedy’s and Nivek Ogre of Skinny Puppy, not to mention Martin Atkins of PIL on 2nd drums.
But for those of you with Attention Deficit Disorder: at least watch the first 7 minutes so you can see Ernie:)
The artist best known as the keyboardist for Yes, is often cited as the symbol of everything that was wrong with rock in the mid 70’s.
I suppose he brought it on himself, though, when he decided it was a good idea to perform a concept album on ice…especially one referencing King Arthur’s Court..
I, for one, think its a fabulous idea and something I hope other rock performers will emulate in the future.
Now let’s get right to the fashion focus of this article.
The Look:
General Ren Faire attire with particular attenton to a flowing cape.
Any combination of eye catching fabrics will work: including but not limited to sequins, satin, velvet and lame.
I personally think the cape works best when pair with a more casual outfit as Rick displays in some of these photos.
