Combat Rock!
This week’s Last Man Standing seeks artists in military garb. A link to the photo or video demonstrating the artist dressed for battle will be helpful but is not necessary. As always, please limit your entry to 1 response per post. The goal is to compile as many artists in military garb as possible, collectively, then to stand atop the heap of useless information with the last answer any of the brilliant minds in the Halls of Rock could fathom.
This LMS was inspired by the anniversary of the release of a certain landmark rock album and a chance viewing of my favorite old rap video. I’ll leave it to you to cite the artists who inspired me, although I suspect the talent pool for this topic is deep! Following reasonable completion of this thread, stay tuned for at least one related foll0w-up thread.
Let the games begin!
http://waxwanedotcom.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/theclash7.jpg
YES, perhaps rock’s ultimate jump the shark photo shoot!
If this pool is deep, I’ll start in the shallow end:
http://images6.fanpop.com/image/photos/32500000/Miss-Rhythm-Nation-janet-jackson-32504246-765-1028.jpg
Ooo, baby. No one said it has to be recent military garb:
http://www.rad80sfashion.com/article-1192974-0557AF01000005DC-629_468x707.jpg
Indeed, any era counts!
Can you identify this band?
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_JauweZyZyqc/Sq_7b_78OpI/AAAAAAAAAQQ/i9kdD1kCOJc/s320/military.JPG
ok… it’s “My Chemical Romance.”
It would be better if we could insert images in comments.
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/44590000/jpg/_44590693_elvis_two_282.jpg
I was hoping someone would get that one!
Yes, it would be nice to be able to insert images directly, but I think early on there were some potential problems with allowing that capability. We’ll see what we can do down the road; meanwhile, I think I can turn your links into images in the comments.
That one reminds me of:
http://i1.wp.com/www.retronaut.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2144.jpg
Mr. Mod, I’m guessing the landmark LP inspiring you was Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, released on June 1, 1967, 47 (gulp) years ago.
Do I need a photo?!
This was the first LP I bought with my own money, back at the tender age of 12. If I played it once that summer I played it 300 times. Side a, side b, side a, side b, all day long.
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iGbiD0U2bL4/UJgGzU8K2VI/AAAAAAAABvM/O9n09ZhAoIc/s1600/It's+Only+Rock+and+Roll.jpg
Paul Revere and the Raiders
http://mainstagegallery.com/wp-content/uploads/cache/Paul-Revere-MR2122_340.jpg
Funny, I was trying to think whether the Stones ever went military, but I forgot that the Navy counts! Sorry, Naval RTHers.
CORRECT! No photo needed.
http://www.feelnumb.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/john_lennon_army_jacket_reinhardt_US_military.jpg
Hendrix wore a hussar’s jacket:
http://www.austinchronicle.com/binary/ece8/jimi.jpg
In looking for the Hendrix jacket I found this Jagger photo:
http://www.feelnumb.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Mick_Jagger_Military_Jacket_Lord_Kitchener_Valet.jpg
That is SWEET! I’ve never seen that shot before.
By the way, as this thread progresses we’ll need to reach out to our old friend, the long lost Alexmagic, to get him tuned in and ready for the follow up to this thread. Thanks.
I SUMMON ALEXMAGIC!
A twofer:
Army uniform here:
http://village14.com/files/2014/05/Studio-Portrait-of-the-Vi-007.jpg
Navy uniform here:
http://i.huffpost.com/gen/1614439/thumbs/o-VILLAGE-PEOPLE-facebook.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e308/XKnight/JimmyPageWithTheYardbirds.jpg
Does half a Scottish military outfit count if it contains a pair of ZZ Top nuts?
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_69-jWJpf4S8/TD-oB–FG9I/AAAAAAAABbA/MJDrPrdPASY/s1600/knBON_narrowweb__300x312,0.jpg
Then there’s this…
http://us.cdn281.fansshare.com/celebrity/photos/934_coldplay-viva-la-vida-1505206427.jpg
Iggy
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nPN57aEVVg4/TxIc9YsdHAI/AAAAAAAAAyM/VfwXi3HYkUg/s1600/Iggy%252BPop%252Biggypop.jpg
Jacko
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/04/Michael_Jackson_1984.jpg
Pete enlists!
http://www.a-desk.org/highlights/local/cache-vignettes/L657xH670/the_who-758f2.jpg
Will you accept a musician in a fictional role?
http://content7.flixster.com/photo/11/31/77/11317773_ori.jpg
YES!
Chris Rock on Michael Jackson’s outfit:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciiszhKOqO0#t=2m15s
Musketeer Gripweed reporting for duty, Sah!
http://www.mybeatlescollection.com/images/news/howiwonthewar.jpg
Madonna fills out a uniform:
http://wall.sf.co.ua/13/08/wallpaper-3011962.jpg
A truly crappy band, mind you, but: Gary Puckett and the Union Gap.
http://www.45cat.com/imageview/12888C6E88E4D402222
I guess Cub Scouts don’t count as military, right? (Some of you may know where I’m headed.)
Clear the way for the S1W’s…
http://www.sosoactive.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Public+Enemy+PUBLIC+EMEMY.jpg
Paper Lace Civil War’n in up for “Billy Don’t be a Hero”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cdFuMgMkBM
aloha
LD
YES! Along with Sgt. Pepper’s, the following video is what spurred this LMS. Check out the paramilitary dance steps at the 3:52 mark and store them away for a future thread that may roll from this one:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kj9SeMZE_Yw
By the power of Rock Town Hall I SUMMON ALEXMAGIC!
Oh man, that’s really lame – in a good way!
The Bee Gees – is this a cheap shot?
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-o0Jk4rHDexU/TgzRhRHEZMI/AAAAAAAAEms/8by9jBRB3O0/s1600/1978+BeeGees+Sgt.+Pepper+Movie+Book+1970s+vintage+Hollywood+E.JPG
Not cheap, but thrifty!
How about some more eyeliner with those epaulettes?http://virginblak.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/article-2251602-0CE147F800000578-365_634x454.jpeg
Frankie says…hello sailor!
http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Music/Pix/pictures/2011/6/3/1307109605820/Frankie-goes-to-Hollywood-007.jpg
Is that a guitar or a crossbow?
http://music-illuminati.com/wp-content/uploads/nugent1.jpg
That’s funny. I only knew Paper Lace for “The Night Chicago Died” but as soon as I saw this thread, I searched for a picture of Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods doing “Billy Don’t be a Hero” to see if they were dressed up in uniform.
Turns out Paper Lace did this song first in England. Both versions were released in ’74.
I wonder if this is the last instance of multiple “artists” recording the same song around the same time and having success with it.
I’ll allow it if you allow that the Dream Police are a paramilitary force.
Good point, I didn’t think Paper Lace did that song!
Requesting a judgment on this one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xgow_GbXhk
Can’t find a still that isn’t blurry but the video is blurry too. I think this is some sort of military beret word here in Alice Cooper’s video for “Clones.” Ah, rockers going New Wave, it was an awkward phase… better than disco, I guess.
“worn” not “word” – oops.
I can’t believe I beat Chickenfrank to this since I think he owns this album: Tenpole Tudor
http://midnightpunk.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/tenpoletudor.jpg
I guess if your name is Col. Bruce Hampton, it’s a gimmie:
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1OfC_XcejNE/T4Ngj_q1lcI/AAAAAAAAJa8/zXEHZunWa2Q/s640/basically+3.png
I was looking at some Nazi punk stuff, like Siouxie, but it’s odious and I can’t go there, so it’s a mention instead of a pic.
Can we be self-referential here and include Townsman cherguevarra for both name and avatar?
That sure looks like a beret. Yikes! I don’t think of those things as being military, but I guess that’s because they’re associated with the French.
Good one! And “Yes” to Al’s question!
This is one of my favorites – in a bad way!
I couldn’t resist posting this band photo for you, Mod:
http://www.feelnumb.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/red_hot_chili_sgt._pepper_beatles.jpg
Sinead:http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/02/13/article-0-1B703B6600000578-459_634x558.jpg
Don’t forget, John didn’t fight alone:
http://s1.hubimg.com/u/7566662_f260.jpg
I can’t cite the branch of the military, but Ringo seems ready to serve:
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2M4cXSTDOCg/UflMyoK8q0I/AAAAAAAAKRU/v3SDfnuI1O4/s1600/Ringo+in+Tam+O+Shanter.jpg
Tom Petty: vet or defector?
http://cdn.stereogum.com/files/2013/05/05-18-13_DPV_1612_HangOutFest_Tom_Petty_by_Dave_Vann-608×586.jpg
This one doesn’t count, as it isn’t a military uniform, posting it as a curio. Anyone know who this is?
https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQwOfyjAHmgu0SuyphlB4eHwWJDcjUU-otEE8ieDdP4w-JjyEUWnQ
I’m guessing that it’s the guy from Iron Maiden, who, according to my brother, will sometimes fly the band’s jet to shows.
Is it one of the dudes from Foo Fighters in the “Learn to Fly” video?
Yes – Bruce Dickenson. I thought I might find one of him in a military outfit, but failed.
you read my mind!!! when I scrolled down and saw this I let out an audible “damn.”
trying to upload photos of Janet Jackson’s absurd military outfits.
I worked with a woman who went through that phase in the late 80s. so funny to see her come into the office with epaulettes on her shoulders.
ughhh
I posted Janet back up at post #2!
missed this completely.
Billy Childish likes dressing up.
http://www.electricsheepmagazine.co.uk/features/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/review_billy-childish.jpg
I bet some of you wish the draft could be brought back just long enough to call this guy:
http://www.feelnumb.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/81573271-757606.jpg
I was trying to remember name of this band the last couple of days – it just came to me: Shrapnel!
http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss159/Punkglobe/November10/shrapnel.jpg
Power the powers invested in my in the Halls of Rock I SUMMON ALEXMAGIC!
The Charge of the Light it up Brigade:
http://petertoshtribute.yolasite.com/resources/peter_tosh21.jpg
Here is former Soundgarden and Nirvana member, Jason Everman:
http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2013/07/07/magazine/07everman4/mag-07Everman-t_CA2-popup.jpg
http://cbshartford.files.wordpress.com/2014/05/bruce-springsteen-tom-morello-nils-lofgren-by-maria-ives.jpg?w=620&h=349&crop=1
Tom Morello let Bruce into his closet for one of his military style shirts.
Nils continues to sell tonics in the 1880’s.
Ok, I’m going there.. here’s Brian Jones:
http://hipquotient.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Screen-Shot-2012-06-02-at-3.18.48-PM1-154×300.jpg
Godwin’s Law strikes again!
I had to look up that law. That’s funny!
Purple Heart?
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_04kZGR_ltmE/THjzshxFFXI/AAAAAAAAILg/p6F2s2_A67A/s1600/Stephen-Stills-Rolex-1972.jpg
BAM! Ha ha ha ha, that’s right.
http://www.therevcounter.co.uk/attachments/general-mayhem/29159d1383949852-captain-competition-captain-sensible-rewind-scotland-2098706.jpg