16 posts tagged “frank zappa”
Time for our Thanksgiving sale -- so hie thee to WornFree.com and stuff your cart like the proverbial turkey. We're offering EVERY WORN FREE SHIRT at 25% off.
Every shirt, you ask?
EVERY SHIRT. Including our killer new Muhammad Ali tees. And our kick-ass Elvis Karate. Not to mention classic designs originally worn by John Lennon; Kurt Cobain; various Ramones; Frank Zappa; Debbie Harry; Joan Jett; Keith Moon; Joe Strummer; Rod Stewart; Janis Joplin; the guys from Squeeze; Peter Cook and Dudley Moore; and too many more to mention.
Just use the coupon code THANKS when you check out. But don't delay -- these couture-quality, ultra-comfy tees are going faster than a plate of candied yams.
You may recognize Steve Ford, the irrepressible proprietor of Decade in Pittsburgh. The photos above, which he kindly furnished, show what he used to turn himself into a rock star using only a couple of Worn Free tees and assorted household items.
And given the cost of a fancy get-up, we advise you to follow his lead and dress up like a rock star this Halloween. It's easy -- and to make it even easier, grab yourself a stylish, comfy Worn Free shirt and take 25% off.
Steve made himself up as Kurt Cobain (in our Daniel Johnston Hi How Are You tee) and Frank Zappa (sporting the classic Radio Clyde shirt); apart from the shirts, his supplies were, he reports, "Girlfriend's makeup and skinny jeans; strong rope; cardboard; spraypaint; cutting tool; wig; Harry Potter glasses." Talk about no-frills. But we think he looks bloody fantastic.
Which rock icon will you conjure this Halloween? Whichever one you choose, take 25% off (use coupon code GHOSTROCK) and, if possible, post a photo on our Facebook page.
If you've been admiring the wardrobe of Brendan (Reid Scott) on the TBS comedy series My Boys, well, no wonder: the guy's a walking monument to the allure and variety of WF tees.
In the array above, you can see him pictured in our Johnny Ramone Chatterbox tee, Frank Zappa Rental and Joey Ramone Capitol Theatre. TBS has even provided a helpful gallery of Brendan's shirts, with commentary far wittier than anything we could generate here; if you peruse it, you'll also see this TV hunk in our Gram Parsons Flying Burrito Bros. shirt, Frank Zappa Radio Clyde and more.
Frankly, we couldn't ask for a more appealing model. But we like to think these shirts can make anyone look like a sitcom hottie. Slip one on and you'll see.
Happy St. Patrick's Day.
If you're reading this a day or two before the actual holiday and wondering why we're celebrating a bit early, well, feast your eyes on some very rock 'n' roll ways to wear the green this year:
That's right, our John Van Hamersveld Crazy World Ain't It, Frank Zappa Rental and Iggy Pop Dublin Sound shirts -- in Irish-appropriate green only -- are all on sale for a mere $35 until March 20. Just enter coupon code "Slainte" when you check out.
So get your Irish up in style, and have something green you can wear all year 'round.
And while you're celebrating St. Patrick's Day, why not enjoy some Irish-flavored rock 'n' roll? We recommend a green mix of Van Morrison, The Pogues, Thin Lizzy, U2 (we just heard a track from the new one that's freakin' brilliant), The Boomtown Rats, Stiff Little Fingers and Black 47. Oh, and take it easy on the Guinness; we don't want YOU looking green.
Who says the rough economy has to hinder you from acquiring sexy new clothing just in time for the steamiest holiday?
WF has partnered with InvisibleLimb.net for a fabulous Valentine's Day giveaway -- enter and you could win a Worn Free shirt of your choosing, including such exciting new designs as Rod Stewart "F--- Art Let's Rock 'n' Roll," Lamborghini and Scot Lion and repros of tees worn by Chris Stein, Joe Strummer, Jeff Buckley, Glenn Tilbrook and Kurt Cobain. Not to mention WF classics worn by John Lennon, Frank Zappa, Joey Ramone, Iggy Pop, Debbie Harry, Joan Jett, et al.
How does it work? Let's ask the Limb folks:
To enter the giveaway, simply send an e-mail to richard@invisiblelimb.net with the subject “Worn Free Giveaway” and a short description of your most rock and roll moment/story. Winners will be chosen on February 13th!
That's right, people -- Feb. 13. So get to writin'. What is your most rock and roll moment?
Have you packed your amp with explosives just before the end of a gig? Did you hurl a TV out a hotel window, hoping it would drop straight into the pool? Have you corraled seven groupies into a bathroom stall, for Guinness Book of Records purposes? Have you replaced your hospital IV with Jack Daniels while hitting on the nurse?
Let's see what you've got. And it had better be rock 'n' roll.
You don't have to be an avid viewer of American Idol to love Randy Jackson. The guy's a gifted musician, a versatile songwriter, a shrewd discoverer of talent and about as much fun to talk about music with as anybody you're likely to meet. But he's also a ridiculously nice guy, which counts for a lot in our book.
So we loved seeing him on air sporting our Frank Zappa Radio Clyde shirt, making sly reference to an artist whose work is far beyond the radar of most Idol contestants.
How, for example, would your average pop warbler respond to FZ's epically filthy Live at the Fillmore East or the prog-symphonic weirdness of Hot Rats, let alone the avant-classical synclavier excursions of his latter years? Indeed, what would Simon, Paula and Kara say? We'd love to know.
We should also note that we've never seen one of our WF tees accessorized quite this way, with a multi-colored medallion necklace.
But you rock it how you like to rock it, dawg.
The cast of HBO's smash insider comedy Entourage has long modeled the torso-pleasing tees of Worn Free. You've seen star Adrian Grenier (as aspiring movie star Vincent Chase) wearing our John Lennon You Are Here and Record Plant Studios, John Van Hamersveld Crazy World Ain't It and Frank Zappa Radio Clyde tees. You've peeped Kevin Dillon (as Vince's bro, Johnny Drama) in our Lester Bangs Freedom or Death shirt. You've spotted Rex Lee (as superagent Ari's loyal assistant, Lloyd) in our Willie Hall Hollywood shirt. You've seen some uncredited dude in the JVH "skull tongue."
And now we present special guest star Seth Green (portraying Hollywood star Seth Green) in our Ian Dury Taxi tee.
We've been fans of Seth's since way back in the day; the guy's acid delivery and impeccable timing invariably yield stellar comedic results, whether he's playing a foul-mouthed Amish guy in a teen comedy like Sex Drive or providing voices for the animated action figures on his brilliantly twisted Cartoon Network series, Robot Chicken (TiVo alert: RC's second Star Wars-themed ep will air on 11/16).
Add him to the Entourage mix -- where he gamely spoofs his own spiky persona -- and you'll see why there's a Green movement sweeping Tinseltown.
Here's the thing: rock & roll bands -- especially young, hot ones that whip young fans into a lather, like Atlanta's Cartel -- have ready access to all kinds of shirts. So the question is, which ones are groovy and cozy enough to be worn during those long stretches on the road? Well, let's ask drummer Kevin and guitarist Nic.
Kevin (aka kevtombonham, kickin' it in Worn Free's John Lennon Bermuda tee) and Nic (aka Lt. Axe, at ease in our Frank Zappa Radio Clyde tee) know a thing or two about mobile comfort, having played more shows in more cities than you've had hot dinners. They also enjoy beverages in red plastic cups; we dare not ask what libations are making their travels less arduous.
Do yourself a favor and check out Cartel's self-titled album, featuring the infectious single "Lose It." And catch them on the road; they'll be the comfortable-looking ones.
Danny Cooksey first scampered into the limelight as Sam McKinney on the sitcom Diff'rent Strokes; he was all of nine years old.
Since that time, he's worked steadily on projects large and small, and done a great deal of voice work on animated and foreign-language films and series, video games and other projects, including Disney's Pepper Ann, Meet the Robinsons, Xiaolin Showdown and Invader ZIM.
He's also the lead singer in a highly entertaining band called Arbuckle.
Oh, and lest we forget to mention it, Danny has excellent taste in shirts. He can be seen here in our Frank Zappa Radio Clyde tee, and elsewhere (notably
Arbuckle's MySpace page) in various other WF regalia.
So we salute Danny as a working actor and Worn Free spokesmodel. We think we can even tell when he did a voice-over in one of our shirts. It just has that special something.
Thanks to Joanna Rubiner for the photo.
To celebrate the redesign of WornFree.com, we're offering free shipping on all shirts.
Now, a few caveats:
- The free shipping won't last long, so don't dawdle. We hate it when you dawdle.
- You'll still be responsible for any taxes or customs duties your home country (and where do you live, anyway?) sees fit to impose on the privilege of having spectacularly stylish and comfortable couture delivered to your doorstep.
- Clicking on Mischa Barton's picture will not result in Mischa Barton being sent to your home. How many times must we go over this?
OK, we've sent the attorneys packing. Back to the good stuff.
Not only is the new site a bit easier to use, but it showcases several of our newer designs, including the dazzling suite of Queen tour tees (for the polymorphously perverse rock animal in your life), the dashing Ian Dury Taxi, Blockheads and Antigua tees (a treasure for fans of witty punk/new-wave), the saucy Jeff Beck "Oh Yeah" and On the Road Again shirts (manna for guitar freaks), the audaciously erotic Alan Aldridge London (Smile) shirt and the charming Willie Hall Hollywood T-shirt (for classic-soul aficionados and Tinseltown devotees alike).
Of course, you'll be able to find all your favorite John Lennon, Frank Zappa, Iggy Pop, Debbie Harry, Joan Jett, Johnny and Joey Ramone, Gram Parsons, Ian Hunter, Mick Ronson, Steve Marriott, John Van Hamersveld and other tees as well.
And did we mention the free shipping? OK, just checking.
