The Ramones Converse myth

The Ramones Converse myth

 Ramones (Product) Red Converse All Star Hi-Tops Spring means new kicks. New Converse means I may not play in a garage band, but I want that vibe. This is largely attributed to the Ramones. Truth be told, there’s probably been more models of Ramones Converse 

Where the Who target logo comes from (and other things Mods know that you don’t).

Where the Who target logo comes from (and other things Mods know that you don’t).

Mod: From Bebop to Britpop, Britain’s Biggest Youth Movement Have you ever wonder why The Who target logo appears on art work, posters and clothing with no mention of the band? Neither of have we, because that would be a silly question. But if you 

Jack White digs deep for Record Store Day.

Jack White digs deep for Record Store Day.

Elvis Presley’s 1st recording Jack White has dug deep into the rock ‘n’ roll record crate for Record Store Day. Earlier in the year, Jack quietly bought the first ever recording by Elvis Presley for $300,000. Recorded in Memphis back in 1953, it cost Elvis $4 

A few last words.

A few last words.

Autographed Bob Marley and the Wailers Uprising Album This is signed copy of Bob Marley’s final release during his lifetime is also one of the last pieces of memorabilia created by the reggae icon. Robert Nesta Marley would have been 70 this year. Sadly he passed 

When the LP cover was the only other screen

When the LP cover was the only other screen

In the 60s, the Beatles Revolver and Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band covers were the best sensory overload in town. Even in the multi-screen present, Sgt. Peppers has enough layers to kill an afternoon. Part of the MoMA Making Music Modern: Design For Ear And 

Rock ‘n’ roll. Who’s selling?

Rock ‘n’ roll. Who’s selling?

Signed Led Zeppelin Concert Poster Owned by Tracks Ltd., which describes itself as a specialist in Beatles and rock and roll memorabilia, WeBuyRockandRoll.com is just what it says. On the site you’ll find examples of the type of stuff they are looking for along with an idea 

Why the image is boss.

Why the image is boss.

Sonic Editions, Springsteen on stage, Hammersmith Odeon You can find this print and many like it on Sonic Editions. Bruce before he was big. Before the sculpted shoulders of Born in the USA. This is 1975 when the very American performer was making his British 

Charity vibe

Charity vibe

The Vibrators Automatic Lover 45 Knox Carnochan is best known as the punk guitarist whose band’s name has been making 13 year-old boys laugh since 1977. Well snicker no more juveniles, the Vibrators Knox has opened a charity shop specializing in rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia. 

Four by Fairy

Four by Fairy

Shepard Fairy’s Not for Great Men Gang Of Four are one of those bands that never sold a ton of records, but those who bought sure did listen. The staccato, funk punk fusion of their debut Entertainment can be heard in many including The Red 

The end of Strummerville

The end of Strummerville

Long live The Joe Strummer Foundation. We’ve featured swag from Strummerville in the past. It was the name of the foundation created in the wake of the Punk Rock Warlord’s death 11 years ago. A fine legacy of an artist who championed the little guy 

The Beatles and the Stones before they were royals.

The Beatles and the Stones before they were royals.

The Beatles looking babyfaced. A shirtless Jagger as slim and svelte as…well today. Although a 2015 topless Mick is something the world could do without. But we’re talking about rare Beatles and Stones photos from the early 60s, before the appointments of Sir Paul, Sir 

Coming from a dark, dark place.

Coming from a dark, dark place.

Gibson Explorer Blackout The Gibson Explorer Blackout owes a lot to the men in black, aka metal heads. In the late 50s, the groovy cats at Gibson were getting all Sci-Fi with their guitars. Created in 1958, the original Explorer was truly ahead of its time with 

Going once, going twice, gabba!

Going once, going twice, gabba!

Johnny Ramone’s 1965 Mosrite Ventures V1 The thirst for rock and roll memorabilia continues to prove more unquenchable than Jack White’s desire to start a new band. This past Thursday, Jonnny Ramone’s Red Mosrite guitar was auctioned off for $71,875. A sum that would have 

A punker’s paint brush

A punker’s paint brush

Wot! No Bike? Paul Simonon Exhibition Paul Simonon’s Wot! No Bike? is a new collection from the punk rock architect now showing at the ICA. Simonon is most famously known as the bassist for the Clash. That’s Paul on the cover of London Calling putting 

Silicon Valley Strat

Silicon Valley Strat

Deluxe Stratocaster HSS Plus Top with IOS Connectivity What you’re looking at is the Star Wars of Strats. If James T. Kirk played guitar, this would be it. Tweet your friends, poke your neighbours, this Duluxe Stratocaster HSS Plus Top has a built in USB