Angry Samoans Band Portrait 90s Tour Short-Sleeve T-Shirt

Punk Pioneers: Celebrate the Angry Samoans with this 90s Tour T-Shirt

This Angry Samoans Band Portrait 90s Tour Short-Sleeve T-Shirt isn’t just a band tee; it’s a badge of honor acknowledging a band that helped pave the way for American hardcore punk. Formed in Los Angeles in 1978, the Angry Samoans were a short-lived but influential group who carved their niche with a sound as raw as their name suggests.

The Angry Samoans were never afraid to buck trends. While other hardcore bands were tackling serious social and political issues, the Angry Samoans took a more humorous and sarcastic approach. Their music was a furious assault on the senses, a blend of fast tempos, dissonant chords, and frontman Jetboy’s (real name, Gregor!) nasally delivered vocals. Songs like “They Lied” and “Maniac in C Jeans” were short, sharp bursts of punk energy that often poked fun at the burgeoning hardcore scene itself.

Beyond the music, the Angry Samoans were known for their chaotic live shows. Their unpredictable performances often devolved into onstage brawls, adding to their reputation as the bad boys of punk. Despite, or perhaps because of, their wild antics, the Angry Samoans garnered a devoted following and influenced countless hardcore bands.

This 90s tour t-shirt is a reminder of a band that, despite their short career, left an undeniable mark on punk rock. The Angry Samoans may not have achieved mainstream success, but their raw energy, sardonic humor, and DIY ethos continue to inspire generations of musicians and fans who appreciate the unadulterated spirit of punk rock.

• Product Type: T-shirt
• Made of: 100% cotton
• Graphic: Distressed DTG Print
• Color: Black
• Standard Fit
• Machine Washable