Have you ever worn one of the many Misfits t shirts into public? If so, you are one brave individual. The Misfits was formed, in Lodi, New Jersey, by Glenn Danzig. Danzig was the singer /songwriter /electric piano player for this group. During the late 70′s and early 80′s this band went on to release singles as well as several albums. These songs are revered as part of the horror punk movement also known as Death Rock. Some of these autographed, original concert Misfits t shirts, from this era, have been sold for thousands of dollars. However purchasing a Misfits t shirts on the web is much more cost efficient.
Misfits T Shirts – Biography
In 1977, Glenn Danzig started this band and named it the Misfits after the Marilyn Monroe film, ‘The Misfits’. Jerry Caiafa was the band’s bass player. On the the release of their first single, Cough/Cool, Jerry’s name was misspelled on the inner sleeve. From that point on Jerry insisted that he was to be credited by only his first name. Since then he has always been know as Jerry Only. Danzig and Jerry also started wearing hand painted white skeletons on their clothing as well as wearing their hair in a long point down the front of their faces. This look triggered the term horror punk. During this time period, the skeletal paintings on their clothes inspired the logo for their band. This skull head is still used by the band today. This skull head is on most of the Misfits t shirts.
Misfits T Shirts – History
In 1983, Danzig left the band after a slew of arguments with many various band members and several failed attempts at tours. One particular failed moments was that of Glenn Danzig being placed under arrest while in London for fighting skinheads. Danzig was held for 48 hrs. This is where he wrote the song ‘London Dungeon.” At a different point in time, the band was arrested in New Orleans on charges of grave robbing while trying to locate Marie Laveau’s, a voodoo practitioners, grave site. After paying bail, they fled to play scheduled concerts and sell Misfits t shirts.
Misfits T Shirts – More Recent History
After Danzig left the band, many legal battles ensued. Jerry Only fought for the band’s name and skull mascot. Only won these legal battles and now performs as the lead singer for the band. Danzig went on to perform as ‘Danzig’. He has released nine EP’s and two solo records. Danzig also has overdubbed many of the songs from the Misfits in order to get out of paying royalties. Only uprooted the band and moved back home to work in his father’s machine parts factory. Only also found his way back to Christianity, got married, and raised a family. Only formed a Christian metal band known as Kyrst the Conquerer. Only decided to further pursue his royalty payments from the songs that Danzig ‘rearranged’. After years and years of this failed pursuit, Only decided to stop wasting his time and move on with his life. In the last decade, Only has released many ‘Greatest Hit’ type albums. Many reunions have been tried. But alas, the members of the Misfits still bicker and argue amongst themselves. In 2011, Danzig and Only’s brother, Doyle, performed many Misfits’ songs during Danzig’s ‘Legacy’ tour. Some of these concerts played before a sold out crowd. Buy one of the many Misfits t shirts and remember the once great iconic, horror punk, rock band.