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Offered Here: Ian McLagan 1979 - 1980 Ultra Rare Custom New Barbarians T-Shirt. This black custom shirt was worn by Ian McLagan, a legendary keyboardist, during the New Barbarians’ 1979 tour, which featured Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood. The shirt has vintage heat-transfer bubble letters on the front asking, “WHO THE FUCK ARE THE NEW BARBARIANS,” and on the back, “WHO THE FUCK ARE RON & KEITH.” Measuring 19 inches from pit to pit and 27 inches in length, this rare item is emblematic of its era and stands as a collectible piece of rock and roll history.
Additional Information: The New Barbarians were a supergroup formed in 1979 by guitarist Ronnie Wood and drummer Keith Richards, both members of The Rolling Stones, as well as members of The Faces, such as Ian McLagan. The group was a short-lived but vivid entity in rock history, known for its dynamic live performances during the 1979 tour, which McLagan was part of. The band's name and ethos were reflective of the irreverent rock culture of the time.
Provenance/Authenticity: This lot comes directly from the private collection of Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Ian McLagan, legendary founder and keyboard player of iconic rock band The Small Faces / Faces. McLagan who also toured with The Rolling Stones, The New Barbarians and Bob Dylan, and recorded with dozens of artists. It will be accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, signed by Lee McLagan, on behalf of the Ian McLagan estate.
Condition: The t-shirt remains in very good, gently worn condition. It shows signs of age and wear, including some faded red staining on the back. These authentic characteristics highlight its history and its role as personal memorabilia from the rock era.