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Brian has been collecting shirts for 15 years (plus sneakers, vinyl, ... but mainly shirts). He started going to shows in the mid 90s and quickly got hooked on crucial gear. Blame it on Bane or In My Eyes. He's still in a debate with Dalbec on who has the better Bane collection. As far as blog content, you can expect to see lots of weirdo late 90s tees and lots of newer, more recent merch from Brian.

Bad Brains hand painted jacket by Gavin Oglesby

By b. murphy | Published 09/04/2009

It really is hard to describe this one so I will let the seller do the job; “UP FOR AUCTION HERE IS A BAD BRAINS PAINTED LEATHER JACKET OF MINE.THIS JACKET IS AWSOME PAINTED BY GAVIN OGLESBY IN 1987.” All caps, and rightly so. When I first saw this, I thought it was a silkscreen/print… Continue reading ».

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CR – Hardcore 4 Pack Tee

By b. murphy | Published 09/04/2009

I love a cheap BIN. Especially on rad shirts. I mean, seriously, $9.99 can’t be beat. I’d be surprised if this shirt lasted all day. If you don’t buy it, I will. The John Lisa LP. Ur moshin.

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Hatebreed – What I Have In My Heart … Long Sleeve

By b. murphy | Published 09/04/2009

Here’s a great Hatebreed tee. You NEVER see this one. The front print shows up on a few other shirts but the back print NEVER comes around. Just a great look. Keep in mind this shirt is 12 years old. Bought in Worcester in 1997. I wonder what show this was. I’d guess it was… Continue reading ».

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Quicksand 1998 Tour longsleeve

By b. murphy | Published 09/04/2009

I am certain it is because I have not paid any attention to Quicksand shirts, but I have “never” seen this design before. I am assuming that this shirt was for the 1998 tour in Japan, with the design referencing the Nagano Winter Olympics of that year. Really cool wintery design. If it was a… Continue reading ».

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