Grim Reaper

October 5, 2011 by Jimmy J · Leave a Comment  

The headbanger’s vintage poly-cotton headquarters.


Shirt #28: Grim Reaper

Availability: Check Defunkd’s Metal Selection

Album: Rock You to Hell

Date: 1987

Fact: Grim were discovered after emerging victorious from a Battle of the Bands contest that showcased 100+ bands.

Approximate value: $300

Image Courtesy of: Stormcrow-Vintage

  • Check out the previous vintage Zebra t-shirt


Zebra

September 30, 2011 by Jimmy J · Leave a Comment  

The headbanger’s vintage poly-cotton headquarters.


Shirt #27: Zebra

Availability: Check Defunkd’s Metal Selection

Album: No Tellin’ Lies

Date: 1984

Fact: Zebra got their start as a Zeppelin, Moody Blues and Rush cover band.

Approximate value: $75

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Invasion

September 24, 2011 by Jimmy J · Leave a Comment  

The headbanger’s vintage poly-cotton headquarters.


Shirt #27: Vinnie Vincent Invasion

Availability: Check Defunkd’s Heavy Metal Tees

Album: Vinnie Vincent Invasion

Date: 1986

Fact: Mark Slaughter rocked the socks off the panel during his audition for the original line-up of VVI. He had the gig wrapped but but forgot to leave his contact details before he left. With no idea who Slaughter was the band temporarily hired Robert Fleischman (of Journey) until they able to track down Slaughter.

Approximate value: $150

Image Courtesy of: Noize Vintage



Cinderella

September 12, 2011 by Jimmy J · 1 Comment  

The headbanger’s vintage poly-cotton headquarters.


Shirt #26: Cinderella

Availability: Check Defunkd’s Cinderella Selection

Album: Night Songs

Date: 1986

Fact: The video for “Shake me” was a glam metal twist on the classic Cinderalla story which was continued in the video for “Nobody’s Fool.”

Approximate value: $100

Image Courtesy of: WyCo_Vintage

  • Check out the previous vintage Winger t-shirt


Waysted

September 1, 2011 by Jimmy J · Leave a Comment  


A t-shirt gallery of bands whose sum may not be greater than its parts.


Shirt #6: Waysted

Members: Pete Way (UFO), Frank Noon (Def Leppard), Andy Parker (UFO), Paul Raymond (MSG)

Availability: Check Defunkd’s Rock Selection

Album: Save Your Prayers

Date: 1987

Fact: Pete Way formed another Supergroup named Fastway. He likes to put his name in the title of the bands he plays in. Way cool if you ask us.

Approximate value: $175

Image Courtesy of: stormcrow-vintage

  • View the previous Wings t-shirt.