DennisMiller Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Why does practically every star performer in a band wear black? I've watched a lot of concerts on television and in person in recent months and there were times I could barely find the star on stage. What's up with that? If I was a musical star, (presumably with the ego to match), I would wear road worker orange so nobody would mistake me for the lighting tech. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy R Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Well traditionally it was so the musician didn't detract from the music (Just like the lighting guy). I think now days is that black makes you look skinnier and "more mysterious" Maybe the grungier guys don't get all the laundry service as some do so black looks cleaner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrNylon Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 I'm not sure either, but Johnny Cash said he wore black as a protest for all the people who were treated unjustly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 To make them look thinner. It's easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabba2203 Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Well, most concert shirts are printed on black Tshirts. Most of the time I'm wearing a concert shirt. I don't like the look of blue jeans, I like black jeans. Black concert shirt, black jeans = wearing black. I wear a lot of camo (old BDU pants) and OD green too because it's what I own and like to wear. I don't have a "wardrobe", I play in whatever I'm wearing and most of the time it's black, OD Green, brown or camo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxson50 Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 If you wet your pants it won't show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 If you wet your pants it won't show. Hides the sweat stains too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabba2203 Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 If you wet your pants it won't show. LOL - nothin' like wild flow wasted pissin' to dampin your leg! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilpanda Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Hides the sweat stains too. exactly, I think the musicians like to concentrate on the music more than their outfit ...unlike lady gaga: who does the exact opposite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjay777 Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 exactly, I think the musicians like to concentrate on the music more than their outfit ...unlike lady gaga: who does the exact opposite I think she's protesting against the unjust treatment of frogs. :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilpanda Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 I think she's protesting against the unjust treatment of frogs. :blink: and what might she protesting by wearing a meat suit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilpanda Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Who knows why performers wear black? I wear it cause I can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Why does practically every star performer in a band wear black? I've watched a lot of concerts on television and in person in recent months and there were times I could barely find the star on stage. What's up with that? If I was a musical star, (presumably with the ego to match), I would wear road worker orange so nobody would mistake me for the lighting tech. Thanks Dennis; I've always wondered why I wear black on stage; now I know.... :unsure: ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitmore Willy Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 exactly, I think the musicians like to concentrate on the music more than their outfit ...unlike lady gaga: who does the exact opposite Lady Goo-Goo and Kermit are both puppets. As to black....(same as white)....it's hip...makes a statement...even if the person wearing it doesn't know what it is! Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 and what might she protesting by wearing a meat suit? The abuse of hard sausages and hotdogs....... :unsure: ....and Madonna... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Kermit wears black when he's onstage with his band, ' Kermit and the Pondtones.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre S Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 http://hangout.altsounds.com/attachments/reviews/4698d1275134886-joe-bonamassa-hammersmith-apollo-live-bonamassa-19.jpg ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisMiller Posted December 22, 2010 Author Share Posted December 22, 2010 He was actually wearing black. That silver effect was just reflection off the flash bulb. That's my story and I'm stickin' to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre S Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 He was actually wearing black. That silver effect was just reflection off the flash bulb. That's my story and I'm stickin' to it. Niiiiiice save! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Because everything goes with black.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild_Rose Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 you can never go wrong with black! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 I've worn black and other colors. Never thought about it much except, as has been written, it gives you "shape" but not an emphasis on some of the physical appearance. At least,if you're male. <grin> (See avatar.) I have a vid of a lady singer/guitar player I like to listen to who's wearing a black dress and it's a different sort of look from anything I'd wear. <chortle> Seriously, I think it puts emphasis on the face and an instrument. I keep teasing that some day I'd like to put on a black tshirt with a pack of Luckies rolled up in one sleeve, tight black jeans (I can still get away with both in spite of a creasy face), the Guild SG clone and that big mamma-jamma tube amp that usually never leaves home, put it up to the max and play Link Wray's "Rumble." Actually I'm not really kidding, but I don't see such an opportunity. @#$%#$%@ m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 To look like Meatloaf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WahKeen Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Because they perform at night?... I do it because it brings out my eyes..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartanbeastie Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Yup i would suggest because its slimming and hides things, and practically everyone feels safe or comfortable in black. I dont feel overly comfortable wearing red, even tshirts but i have a couple i wear now and then, the same with green.. I have one green shirt and thats my Saskatchewan roughriders shirt.. proud of that one though .. LETS GO RIDERS!!!!!! But yeah, black makes us feel safe almost as though we can hide in the shadows even if we're the main focus of other people. It tends to look smart even if its a casual outfit and you also dont have to worry about matching other colours or patterns to it... however as silly as this sounds you can get different shades of black. and black on some fabrics look different on others.. (yeah, i spent too many years in the tailoring trade!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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