TheSocietees.com has compiled THE definitive list of rock music tees based on sales across all Societees marketplaces and social platforms. Why based on sales? Because social interactions can be faked, votes can be bribed – we just want to see which tees people love so much that they buy them – Actions over words! We are proud to present the inaugural members inducted to the Rock T-Shirt Hall of Fame™
“Talk Dirty To Me” is an awesome song and a motto to live by if you you love Poison. Admit it, it takes some balls to wear that statement on your back in public to a gig – but if you can rock it, you know Bret Michaels would be proud! This rock graphic t-shirt is glam rock from the 80’s, loud, brash, pink it just had to be in our Societees Rock T-Shirt Hall of Fame™. So why is this tee in demand?
What exactly is The Ghost in the Machine for Sting & The Police fans? An album that was a change of direction for the band, a mammoth 100-stop world tour, a journey into philosophical psychology? It’s a bit of all of the above, some British cool from the 80’s and this contrast vintage-style raglan top – it’s a hot Bestseller and the latest inductee to TheSocietees Rock T-Shirt Hall of Fame™. So why is this shirt so sought after?
The glam rock band KISS is one of the most instantly recognizable rock bands on the planet. Just based on appearance alone, you’d have to have been hidden in a bunker for 40 years not to immediately recognize the Demon, Starchild, Space Ace and Catman as KISS. Their explosive style, both musically and visually, is captured perfectly on the album Destroyer – the smouldering cover art just screams KISS. Perhaps the controversy surrounding this artwork is why it is so popular and the latest inductee to TheSocietees Rock T-Shirt Hall of Fame™. So why is this tee so hot?
Motley Crue is one of the defining bands in all of rock music. Forming in 1981, and celebrating their 40th anniversary this year, Motley Crue was an originator of new rock sound in the 80’s. Their shows were red hot with motorcycles, rollercoasters and even bungee jumping from the stage, all elevating their performances beyond simple concerts. This lead to over 100 million album sales worldwide and solidifying their place in the rock ‘n’ roll pantheon not to mention their legendary Rock n Roll lifestyle. So clearly Motley Crue are a no-brainer as the latest inductee to TheSocietees Rock T-Shirt Hall of Fame™. So why is this tee in high demand?
The legend of Big Beards and BIG guitars, that’s what ZZ Top is renowned for. The Very Baddest group out of lil ol’ Texas has been blasting rock anthems for the last 50 years. Their beards alone created their distinct look but their stage presence and back catalogue are more than enough to ensure legendary status. Perhaps their ability to sell out live shows worldwide is why a Tour T-shirt made as the latest inductee to TheSocietees Rock T-Shirt Hall of Fame™. So why is this tee top of the most wanted list?
Bon Jovi cross the divide between Rock and Pop and this is why they divide opinion amongst Rock fans, are they too pop for rock or vice versa? Perhaps the Bon Jovi Heart and Dagger Tattoo art causes the divide to widen, it is one of the most commercially recognisable logos in the movie scene, in fact, there are countless people that actually have this tattoo! Love them or Loathe them, this Bon Jovi Tattoo T-Shirt has made it into our TheSocietees Rock T-Shirt Hall of Fame™. So why is this tee feeling the love?
What’s with the pig? Pink Floyd were pioneers of psychedelic rock, the music and shows were a full-on trippy experience and this gained them fans the world over. The huge inflatable pig floating over Battersea power station in London is one of the most the most famous album covers of all time. Massive flying pigs were staples of Pink Floyds‘ stage shows. As with everything they did, the piggies represented a deeper meaning, so read on to learn more. It’s this depth and iconic imagery AND mind-blowing music that gained Pink Floyd global fame and is why this Tour T-shirt made it into our Bestseller collection and the latest inductee to TheSocietees Rock T-Shirt Hall of Fame™. So why is this shirt flying off the shelves… like a pig?
The 1980 Departure Album Tour Artwork is so Journey, with infinity circling the globe with the Scarab wings embracing the earth. This rock graphic t-shirt is so symbolic of the edgy rock from the 70’s and 80’s and it can be worn anywhere. This shirt is so cool and was our #1 Bestseller 2019 it’s the obvious choice for our third inductee to TheSocietees Rock T-Shirt Hall of Fame™. So why is this shirt so popular?
We all hate the shocking electrical puns about AC/DC but this High Voltage T-Shirt really is a ray of light in the otherwise dull world of t-shirts – it is sure to spark joy! ACDC are megarock Gods with enough hits to make a pop star jealous. That being said, this ACDC High Voltage Rock & Roll Tee is truly unique as well as eye-catching and reveals a secret about the band that only true Acca Dacca fans will know – so read on for more. The vintage-styling of the lightning bolt logo on this tee looks like a stamp of approval from the Rock Gods. It is without a doubt one of our bestseller T-Shirts and deservedly earns it’s spot on The Societees Rock T-Shirt Hall of Fame™. So why is this Tee in such a high demand?
International trailblazers and Hard Rock Heavyweights. One of the world’s best-selling music artists of all time, Def Leppard have sold more than 100 million records worldwide. What is it that made Def Leppard stand out from the rest of the Rock world? Their breakthrough third album ‘Pyromania’ saw the band take a step away from their traditional heavy metal roots and towards a sound focused on catchy melodic hooks. This new sound was a catalyst for ’80’s melodic hard rock and sparked the trend of power ballads on rock albums for years to come! This explosive shirt is so cool and was our #1 Bestseller 2020 it’s the obvious choice for our first inductee to TheSocietees Rock T-Shirt Hall of Fame™. So why is this shirt so hot?
