Before geek shirts were the norm, before movie styles were popular, even before ironic humour was worn with pride, there were Music shirts. Nothing defines a decade, a generation or the culture of a chosen period more than what they listened to and this in, turn influenced what they wore.
At 8Ball we have delved deep into the vaults and reproduced some of the most iconic shirt designs that have ever graced a stage. Do you want a classic Thin Lizzy image? We got it. Perhaps your tastes are more modern and you like Panic at the disco? No problem.
It’s not just the music that will live forever, it’s the style. Musicians don’t just influence the sounds of an era; they create the style. The Sex Pistols brought punk to the front of the nation’s mind and out into the streets. Kurt Cobain may have only been around for a short time, but his style is etched into our culture for eternity. This is what influence our “As worn by…” range. Where we create some of the best shirts that have ever been worn by celebrities. From Motorhead to the Beastie Boys, Sex pistols to Debbie Harry.
This tee is based on the sweatshirt worn by a young Mick Jagger (see image 3). Features the logo of the WMCA Good Guys - a collection of DJ's on New York radio station WMCA who were known for playing the hits. The sweatshirts were rare collectors items at the time as they could only be won as prizes on the station (we presume Jagger was probably given one though!) A classic design worn by a classic rock star! 100% cotton yellow tee with a black WMCA Good Guy print.
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This tee is inspired by one worn by REM frontman Michael Stipe, featuring the slogan "Trust the Media" in big white lettering on a 100% cotton black t shirt. Although its just three bold words, you can just hear the sarcasm can't you? This is a slogan tee inspired by Michael Stipe but not officially licensed merchandise.
Sustainability MessageAll 8Ball Originals garments are WRAP certified, REACH compliant, and Fair Labor Association accredited. They are printed in the UK using Oeka-Tex and GOTS-certified water-based inks.
This t-shirt is inspired by a funny slogan tee worn by Metallica members James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett back in the day. (Maybe they used to share their clothes on tour back then!). Features the slogan "I have a drinking problem: I have 2 hands and only 1 mouth!" This tee is inspired by Metallica but is not officially licensed Metallica merchandise.
Sustainability MessageAll 8Ball Originals garments are WRAP certified, REACH compliant, and Fair Labor Association accredited. They are printed in the UK using Oeka-Tex and GOTS-certified water-based inks.
This rocking and hilarious t-shirt was worn by the rock legend that is Lemmy Kilmister from Motorhead back in the early 70's. It features the slogan 'National Square Dance Convention Milwaukee 1979' with dancers in the center. The design is printed with a distressed effect to enhance its retro style.
Sustainability MessageAll 8Ball Originals garments are WRAP certified, REACH compliant, and Fair Labor Association accredited. They are printed in the UK using Oeka-Tex and GOTS-certified water-based inks.
This t-shirt features a design as worn by Nirvana legend Kurt Cobain. The design is from a now defunct music magazine, Sounds. What more do you need to know? Kurt Cobain wore it so therefore you will look cool in it!
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Sustainability MessageAll 8Ball Originals garments are WRAP certified, REACH compliant, and Fair Labor Association accredited. They are printed in the UK using Oeka-Tex and GOTS-certified water-based inks.
This ladies t-shirt is a replica of one worn by indie rock legend Kurt Cobain, printed instead on a classic fit womens tee. Features a white print of the slogan "grunge is dead" which looks as though it was typed by an old typewriter.
Sustainability MessageAll 8Ball Originals garments are WRAP certified, REACH compliant, and Fair Labor Association accredited. They are printed in the UK using Oeka-Tex and GOTS-certified water-based inks.
This t-shirt is a replica of one worn by indie rock legend Kurt Cobain. Features a white print of the slogan "grunge is dead" which looks as though it was typed by an old typewriter.
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Sustainability MessageAll 8Ball Originals garments are WRAP certified, REACH compliant, and Fair Labor Association accredited. They are printed in the UK using Oeka-Tex and GOTS-certified water-based inks.
Here we have a very cool pussycat ladies t-shirt graphic worn by the very talented Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth from her early years with the band. An amazing artist as well as an incredibly cool bassist.
Sustainability MessageAll 8Ball Originals garments are WRAP certified, REACH compliant, and Fair Labor Association accredited. They are printed in the UK using Oeka-Tex and GOTS-certified water-based inks.
This t-shirt is inspired by one worn by Fleetwood Mac legend John McVie, featuring an image of a group of three penguins. Fleetwood Mac actually recorded an album named 'Penguin' in 1973 and since then penguins have become something of a mascot for the band. This is a 100% cotton t-shirt inspired by a t-shirt worn by fleetwood Mac's John McVie, not officially licensed merchandise.
Sustainability MessageAll 8Ball Originals garments are WRAP certified, REACH compliant, and Fair Labor Association accredited. They are printed in the UK using Oeka-Tex and GOTS-certified water-based inks.
This Tshirt is a reproduction of a Tshirt worn by John Lennon in the early 1970s. He had it made up as it was the name of one of Yokos exhibitions, and also the name of a song on the Mind Games album.
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This t-shirt is a replica of the design worn by Beatles legend John Lennon - "Working Class Hero". Lennon was indeed the ultimate working class hero but there are plenty more out there - if you're one of them then declare yourself as such with this 100% cotton white working class hero t-shirt with a black print.
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As Worn By Tshirts at 8Ball. This tee is a replica of the tshirt as worn by John Lennon in the famous photograph below. Its a white ringer tshirt with a black print.
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This classic t-shirt design was worn by Joey Ramone in the early 70's as seen in this cool early photo with the rest of the Ramones. It features the slogan 'Swamp Water' with an image of an Alligator drinking swamp water from a jar in a cool green and navy print.
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This t-shirt was worn by punk legend Joey Ramone of the Ramones. It features an eagle carrying arrows in its claws and 'N.Y.C' underneath in chunky large font. The design is printed with a worn, vintage effect so it looks like it's been around since the seventies!
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This t-shirt has a distressed print inspired by a tee worn by The Clash guitarist Joe Strummer. Features the slogan "Out of Control". Joe Strummer also played with The Pogues and other bands during his musical career. This is a 100% cotton t-shirt inspired by Joe Strummer's tee, not an officially licensed product.
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Brigade Rosse T-Shirt. Red T-Shirt with heavily distressed, retro-look print. As worn by Joe Strummer of The Clash during Sandinista period, and during the film Rude Boy. Please note this tee is inspired by the one worn by Joe Strummer and is not an officially licensed Clash T-shirt.
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Joan Jett wore this awesome t-shirt in her early days; it features a distressed graphic with a guitar tree logo and the slogan 'Woodland Rock Festival Torhout' on a black t-shirt. We're not sure if Jett played at the festival or not, but one thing we're sure of is that this tee is a retro classic.
Sustainability MessageAll 8Ball Originals garments are WRAP certified, REACH compliant, and Fair Labor Association accredited. They are printed in the UK using Oeka-Tex and GOTS-certified water-based inks.
Joan Jett wore this awesome t-shirt in her early days; it features a distressed graphic with a guitar tree logo and the slogan 'Woodland Rock Festival Torhout' on a black t-shirt. We're not sure if Jett played at the festival or not, but one thing we're sure of is that this tee is a retro classic.
Sustainability MessageAll 8Ball Originals garments are WRAP certified, REACH compliant, and Fair Labor Association accredited. They are printed in the UK using Oeka-Tex and GOTS-certified water-based inks.
This real retro classic as worn by t-shirt features the slogan Revolution Rock in the shape of a guitar with a distressed effect and retro lines, it was worn by Joan Jett in her early days and now can be seen in the movie 'The Runaways' where she is played by the Actress Kristen Stewart.
Sustainability MessageAll 8Ball Originals garments are WRAP certified, REACH compliant, and Fair Labor Association accredited. They are printed in the UK using Oeka-Tex and GOTS-certified water-based inks.
This real retro classic as worn by t-shirt features the slogan Revolution Rock in the shape of a guitar with a distressed overlay and retro lines, it was worn by Joan Jett in her early days and now can be seen in the movie 'The Runaways' where she is played by the Actress Kristen Stewart.
Sustainability MessageAll 8Ball Originals garments are WRAP certified, REACH compliant, and Fair Labor Association accredited. They are printed in the UK using Oeka-Tex and GOTS-certified water-based inks.
This t shirtfeatures a slogan as worn by The Yardbirds guitarist Jeff Beck. Has a red print of the slogan "Oh, Yeah?" on a 100% cotton white tee. Jeff Beck also formed The Jeff Beck Group which featured Rod Stewart and Ronnie Wood. A retro classic worn by a rock legend! This tee is inspired by a design worn by Jeff Beck and not official Jeff Beck merchandise.
Sustainability MessageAll 8Ball Originals garments are WRAP certified, REACH compliant, and Fair Labor Association accredited. They are printed in the UK using Oeka-Tex and GOTS-certified water-based inks.
This t-shirt is inspired by Pulp frontman and style icon Jarvis Cocker. Features a black silhouette image of a spanish bull on a 100% cotton yellow t shirt. If its good enough for Jarvis then its good enough for you! Trivia fans note that this t-shirt is also a mirror image of the tee worn by John Robinson in Gus Van Sant's 2003 drama film "Elephant".
Sustainability MessageAll 8Ball Originals garments are WRAP certified, REACH compliant, and Fair Labor Association accredited. They are printed in the UK using Oeka-Tex and GOTS-certified water-based inks.
This t-shirt is inspired by one worn by Jack White, frontman of The White Stripes and The Raconteurs, and drummer of The Dead Weather. Features the slogan "Cash" in the style of a well known soft drinks company. You know the one, the famous red-and-white one. Coke. This is a 100% cotton t-shirt as worn by Jack White, not officially licensed Jack White merchandise.
Sustainability MessageAll 8Ball Originals garments are WRAP certified, REACH compliant, and Fair Labor Association accredited. They are printed in the UK using Oeka-Tex and GOTS-certified water-based inks.
This ladies tee has the text "Love Your Mother", with a picture of planet Earth under it. This tee was worn by Jack Johnson to promote enviornmental conciousness. This is a girls 100% cotton classic fit black t-shirt inspired by the one worn by Jack Johnson, not official merchandise.
Sustainability MessageAll 8Ball Originals garments are WRAP certified, REACH compliant, and Fair Labor Association accredited. They are printed in the UK using Oeka-Tex and GOTS-certified water-based inks.
This tee has the slogan "Love Your Mother", with an image of planet Earth underneath. This design was worn by Jack Johnson to promote enviornmental awareness. This is a 100% cotton black t-shirt inspired by a t-shirt worn by Jack Johnson not official merchandise.
Sustainability MessageAll 8Ball Originals garments are WRAP certified, REACH compliant, and Fair Labor Association accredited. They are printed in the UK using Oeka-Tex and GOTS-certified water-based inks.