A round-up of the finest new wave vintage torso toppers.
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Brian Brain
November 3, 2011 by Jimmy J · Leave a Comment
Drummer Martin Atkins joined Public Image Limited in 1979 first contributing to “Bad Baby” on their Metal Box album. But in 1980 Atkins went on hiatus from PIL to concentrate on his on new wave outfit known as Brian Brain. In 1981 Atkins rejoined PIL and remained active until he fully departed in 1985 to reform Brian Brain. That same year BB released an EP under Plaid Records (Atkins’ short-lived label.) Through their years the band had a few modest hits but were far from mainstream so you can bet their t-shirts are pretty scarce. In fact the one offered through the Collective (above) appears to be the only BB tee for sale anywhere.
The Collective has new wave covered from ABC to XTC. Ok, ok, the category is still growing so there’s not much in between. But do check out this XTC jersey and the heathered gray ABC tour t-shirt. There’s also an epic Frankie Goes to Hollywood tee which celebrates their ban from the BBC along with a gem by new wave legends Japan.
Modern English
August 21, 2011 by Jimmy J · Leave a Comment
A gallery of the finest new wave vintage torso toppers.
Shirt #16: Modern English
Availability: Check Defunkd’s New Wave Tees
Album: Stop Start
Date: 1986
Fact: I Melt With You is played in the credits sequence of the film Valley Girl.
Approximate value: $150
Image Courtesy of: stormcrow-vintage
- View the previous Howard Jones t-shirt.
Howard Jones
August 11, 2011 by Jimmy J · Leave a Comment
A gallery of the finest new wave vintage torso toppers.
Shirt #15: Howard Jones
Availability: Check Defunkd’s New Wave Tees
Album: Dream into Action
Date: 1985
Fact: Howard Jones had his debut performance on a BBC show called Top of the Pops. He later watched the delayed broadcast on a borrowed TV set that was resting on an ironing board.
Approximate value: $75
Image Courtesy of: stormcrow-vintage
- View the previous Adam Ant t-shirt.
Adam Ant
August 1, 2011 by Jimmy J · Leave a Comment
A gallery of the finest new wave vintage torso toppers.
Shirt #14: Adam Ant
Availability: Check Defunkd’s New Wave Tees
Album: Strip
Date: 1984
Fact: The title track on this album featured Phil Collins on drums and lyrics by Anni-Frid Lyngstad of ABBA.
Approximate value: $75
Image Courtesy of: teakay123
- View the previous a-ha t-shirt.
a-ha
July 11, 2011 by Jimmy J · 1 Comment
A gallery of the finest new wave vintage torso toppers.
Shirt #13: a-ha
Availability: Check Defunkds New Wave Selection
Album: Hunting High and Low
Date: 1986
Fact: A-ha is by Norway’s biggest music export and the video for “Take on Me” is widely considered to be one of the best music videos ever made.
Approximate value: $100
Image Courtesy of: wyco-vintage
- View the previous XTC t-shirt.