http://i.imgur.com/agE3VqQ.jpg
― pplains, Tuesday, 30 June 2015 23:26 (eight years ago) link
I recently expressed admiration in another thread for this Culture Club pic in which they avoid this trap by looking old yet comfortable and alive:
http://imgick.lehighvalleylive.com/home/lvlive-media/width620/img/musikfest/photo/17345234-mmmain.jpg
― Eyeball Kicks, Tuesday, 30 June 2015 23:36 (eight years ago) link
http://www.ticketline.co.uk/images/artist/level-42/level-42.jpg
Level 42
― ... (Eazy), Wednesday, 1 July 2015 00:11 (eight years ago) link
(Anton Corbijn's photos of rockers aging with dignity has a big influence on this whole style.)
― ... (Eazy), Wednesday, 1 July 2015 00:12 (eight years ago) link
That Level 42 photo should be captioned "Don't worry - my sister's kid plays bass; we'll teach him the songs in a day."
― the top man in the language department (誤訳侮辱), Wednesday, 1 July 2015 00:32 (eight years ago) link
somewhat dated but
http://assets.rollingstone.com/assets/images/artists/r-e-m.jpg
― Brad C., Wednesday, 1 July 2015 00:47 (eight years ago) link
that's not a huge change for r.e.m. though! aside from stipe's hair, har har.
― A Smedley Adoption (get bent), Wednesday, 1 July 2015 01:23 (eight years ago) link
Suede starting to creep into Spitting Image territory like good Brit rockers should.
― scott seward, Wednesday, 1 July 2015 02:09 (eight years ago) link
I get that this guy was always serious-faced, dark and gritty, but still I think this belongs here:
http://s3.amazonaws.com/quietus_production/images/articles/10654/michael_gira_1352805705_crop_550x366.jpg
― anthony braxton diamond geezer (anagram), Wednesday, 1 July 2015 08:36 (eight years ago) link
http://i.imgur.com/FuVjlvel.jpg
― anthony braxton diamond geezer (anagram), Wednesday, 1 July 2015 08:39 (eight years ago) link
http://i.imgur.com/jI4o4pMm.jpg
― anthony braxton diamond geezer (anagram), Wednesday, 1 July 2015 08:43 (eight years ago) link
http://odi-music.net/uploads/posts/2008-04/1209586356_goldenearring-35yearsscaninlay.jpg
― Siegbran, Wednesday, 1 July 2015 11:30 (eight years ago) link
And now 15 years after that, for the band's 50th anniversary:http://www.griendpop.nl/img/golden-earring.png
― Siegbran, Wednesday, 1 July 2015 11:34 (eight years ago) link
Faith No More:
http://cdn.hallels.com/data/images/full/5118/faith-no-more.jpg?w=620
― the joke should be over once the kid is eaten. (chap), Wednesday, 1 July 2015 12:05 (eight years ago) link
threadwinner
― Ye Mad Puffin, Wednesday, 1 July 2015 12:16 (eight years ago) link
They seem to care a lot.
― Mark G, Wednesday, 1 July 2015 12:19 (eight years ago) link
http://muzikalia.com/destacados/neworder15c.jpg
― early rejecter, Wednesday, 1 July 2015 13:13 (eight years ago) link
http://assets.rollingstone.com/assets/images/story/082113-tears-for-fears-624-1377121809.jpg
― ... (Eazy), Wednesday, 1 July 2015 13:22 (eight years ago) link
(Tears for Fears - needs B&W filter)
― ... (Eazy), Wednesday, 1 July 2015 13:23 (eight years ago) link
Off-topic but
http://i.imgur.com/fpc5SZo.jpg
Someone needs to tell Wes Borland the Die Antwoord chick's already got a boyfriend.
― pplains, Wednesday, 1 July 2015 13:31 (eight years ago) link
http://resources2.news.com.au/images/2014/11/03/1227110/736934-88ac0ede-62f4-11e4-bdd3-73a977145716.jpg
Aqua
― a chamillionaire full of mallomars (Doctor Casino), Wednesday, 1 July 2015 13:57 (eight years ago) link
TFF pic could also belong on 'show me men who look like old lesbians' tbh.
― arbiter of sorrow (aldo), Wednesday, 1 July 2015 14:00 (eight years ago) link
xxp: Wes Borland's girlfriend:
http://vancouverweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/inspiration_thetraitsofportraits_02.jpg
\o/
― how's life, Wednesday, 1 July 2015 14:02 (eight years ago) link
doesnt get DARKer than these
https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/509417407853514752/-9mXUn2B.jpeg
― tayto fan (Michael B), Wednesday, 1 July 2015 14:06 (eight years ago) link
The Aqua shot is excellent.
― the joke should be over once the kid is eaten. (chap), Wednesday, 1 July 2015 15:17 (eight years ago) link
http://www.soundchronicle.com/files/Barenaked%20Ladies.jpg
Barenaked Ladies
― a chamillionaire full of mallomars (Doctor Casino), Wednesday, 1 July 2015 15:29 (eight years ago) link
perfect
― sleeve, Wednesday, 1 July 2015 15:34 (eight years ago) link
http://www.magnetmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/matthewsweet_hoffs550.jpg
Susanna Hoffs & Matthew Sweet
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/a6/79/16/a679161b21b268e638e9a28232008fcf.jpg
Rammstein
― a chamillionaire full of mallomars (Doctor Casino), Wednesday, 1 July 2015 15:35 (eight years ago) link
I though Matthew Sweet was Keith Lemon.
― the joke should be over once the kid is eaten. (chap), Wednesday, 1 July 2015 15:36 (eight years ago) link
Lloyd Cole now looks like Meatloaf. The Motorhead tshirt in the Culture Club pic is a stroke of genius.
― gatinga, Wednesday, 1 July 2015 15:39 (eight years ago) link
http://images2.mtv.com/uri/mgid:file:docroot:mtv.com:/crop-images/2013/09/06/Sugar%20Ray%20GI.jpg
Sugar Ray
― ... (Eazy), Wednesday, 1 July 2015 15:39 (eight years ago) link
Sugar Ray and the NA Sponsors
― ... (Eazy), Wednesday, 1 July 2015 15:40 (eight years ago) link
Apologies for size, but speaking of Motorhead:
https://s3.amazonaws.com/bit-photos/large/2672835.jpeg
― the top man in the language department (誤訳侮辱), Wednesday, 1 July 2015 15:50 (eight years ago) link
all bands are the worsti hate all bands
― marcos, Wednesday, 1 July 2015 15:54 (eight years ago) link
http://i.imgur.com/mRz5i1w.jpg
Gotta keep them seat belts initiated.
― pplains, Wednesday, 1 July 2015 16:01 (eight years ago) link
http://therockrevival.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/1039847_10152616603362973_6797470622511661211_o.jpg
― how's life, Wednesday, 1 July 2015 16:04 (eight years ago) link
http://s3.amazonaws.com/dostuff-production/band_alternate_photo/custom_photos/51807/custom.jpg
311
― a chamillionaire full of mallomars (Doctor Casino), Wednesday, 1 July 2015 16:07 (eight years ago) link
http://www.gannett-cdn.com/-mm-/bdf953a04655efba8af4b90bfe124a3ec2f4d440/c=12-0-2958-2217&r=x404&c=534x401/local/-/media/Salem/2014/06/09/sal0612-wkbblit.jpg
Lit
― a chamillionaire full of mallomars (Doctor Casino), Friday, 3 July 2015 15:29 (eight years ago) link
http://www.904happyhour.com/userfiles/images/barenecked%20ladies%201.jpg
More serious Barenaked Ladies
― ... (Eazy), Friday, 3 July 2015 15:54 (eight years ago) link
http://twt-thumbs.washtimes.com/media/image/2012/09/12/20120912-182322-pic-133838412_c0-0-1393-811_s561x327.jpg?cec1294368088d4188aba53f16f451350aa12ede
― holger sharkey (Tom D.), Friday, 3 July 2015 15:59 (eight years ago) link
Ummm
https://twinpeaksfreaks.files.wordpress.com/2014/11/traces4.jpg
― from batman to balloon dog (carl agatha), Friday, 3 July 2015 15:59 (eight years ago) link
Even TG falling into the same trap!
https://consequenceofsound.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/throbbing-gristle.jpg
― holger sharkey (Tom D.), Friday, 3 July 2015 16:01 (eight years ago) link
feeling this thread in my bones. and hair...
― got the club going UP on a tuesday (m coleman), Friday, 3 July 2015 16:03 (eight years ago) link
'Youthful' Wire
http://www.theglassmagazine.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/wire1.jpg
― holger sharkey (Tom D.), Friday, 3 July 2015 16:04 (eight years ago) link
http://www.double8tickets.com/images/category/672-a-large.jpg
― feargal czukay (NickB), Friday, 3 July 2015 16:05 (eight years ago) link
http://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/entertainment/music/2011/02/02/gang_of_four_outlive_their_imitators_yet_again/wogangoffour.jpeg.size.xxlarge.letterbox.jpeg
― holger sharkey (Tom D.), Friday, 3 July 2015 16:10 (eight years ago) link
lol @ "barenecked ladies"
― example (crüt), Friday, 3 July 2015 16:12 (eight years ago) link
http://www.gannett-cdn.com/-mm-/bdf953a04655efba8af4b90bfe124a3ec2f4d440/c=12-0-2958-2217&r=x404&c=534x401/local/-/media/Salem/2014/06/09/sal0612-wkbblit.jpgLit― a chamillionaire full of mallomars (Doctor Casino), Friday, July 3, 2015 11:29 AM (43 minutes ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
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Let us not forget, second guy on the right is this guy:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Kelly_Thomas#Slidebar_Kitchen_involvement
― how's life, Friday, 3 July 2015 16:16 (eight years ago) link
Going back to look up some 1995-2005 bands, but good lord, they were all emitting "sobriety and wisdom" back then.
If anything, at least they've grown into their pretentiousness.
It just takes some time...
http://i.imgur.com/5biwhT4.jpg
― pplains, Friday, 3 July 2015 16:19 (eight years ago) link
Mötley Crüe needs to try a little harder, not completely convinced of the wisdom or the sobriety
― too young for seapunk (Moodles), Friday, 3 July 2015 16:39 (eight years ago) link
Lol
― Soda Stereo Total (James Redd and the Blecchs), Sunday, 18 December 2022 03:45 (one year ago) link
Not Another King Crimson Tour (2001)
― Master of Treacle, Sunday, 18 December 2022 06:20 (one year ago) link
I know this doesn't strictly meet the thread title's intent, but feels like the thread has evolved over time.
Welcome to today's game of "new Hold Steady promo photo" or "dads waiting in the pickup line at a Brooklyn elementary school"?
https://f4.bcbits.com/img/0030966724_10.jpg
― Maxmillion D. Boosted (jon /via/ chi 2.0), Thursday, 13 April 2023 21:21 (one year ago) link
Attack Attack! in 2023
https://images.discovery-prod.axs.com/2023/02/uploadedimage_63dd38c996963.jpg
(of 2008 Stick Stickly fame)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDzt6yI3Dw8
― peace, man, Thursday, 25 May 2023 12:58 (eleven months ago) link
now it takes all five of them to look like one crab :( ;_;
― least said, sergio mendes (sic), Thursday, 25 May 2023 13:32 (eleven months ago) link
lol
― peace, man, Thursday, 25 May 2023 15:29 (eleven months ago) link
I cannot match the faces in the photo to the video
― Terrycoth Baphomet (bendy), Thursday, 25 May 2023 15:48 (eleven months ago) link
Stick Stickly in presaging 100gecs-style hyperpop by a good few years shocker
― Do I look like I know what a jpeg is? (dog latin), Thursday, 25 May 2023 15:58 (eleven months ago) link
xp: just checked their wikipedia and only two of the original band members are still in it.
― peace, man, Thursday, 25 May 2023 17:01 (eleven months ago) link
holy shit skrillex is oozin like a mofo
https://i.postimg.cc/zXmjj3Wd/mysteryman.jpg
― Blues Guitar Solo Heatmap (Free Download) (upper mississippi sh@kedown), Wednesday, 6 September 2023 17:14 (eight months ago) link
Must admit I enjoyed a mooch through this thread, though many of the images are long gone.
I've some sympathy for those who have to be photographed despite being fatter, balder, less beautiful etc ... It must be weird.
― djh, Wednesday, 6 September 2023 20:58 (eight months ago) link
(Not that I have to be photographed but I can feel the pain, nevertheless).
― djh, Wednesday, 6 September 2023 21:06 (eight months ago) link