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Wednesday Coffee Break: Uniforms

Posted at 8:54 AM on February 24, 2010 by Steve Seel (20 Comments)
Filed under: 9:30 Coffee Break

The re-appearance of Devo on the scene at this year's olympics has got us thinking about uniforms. Once upon a time, bands used to wear matching outfits onstage (think The Beatles ... or The Monkees, for that matter). These days, though, when bands wear matching clothes, it's usually a little more toungue in cheek. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, help us think of some bands that wear coordinating getups.

Comments (20)

When Morrissey was here last year, they all wore matching outfits.

Posted by Susan | February 24, 2010 9:11 AM

Pretty obvious, but...

Devo-"Whip It."

Posted by Michael James Harmon | February 24, 2010 9:15 AM

Digital Love - Daft Punk

Pocket Calculator - Kraftwerk

Posted by wellst | February 24, 2010 9:15 AM

Coldplay have been wearing uniforms lately

Posted by chai T | February 24, 2010 9:17 AM

"Intergallactic"- The Beastie Boys

"Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band"- The Beatles

"God Gave Rock and Roll to You"- Kiss

Dresden Dolls had mime make-up,and The White Stripes have red, black, and white.

Posted by Justin | February 24, 2010 9:19 AM

Weezer (and Paul Shaffer & The CBS Orchestra) all wore Snuggies when they performed "I'm Your Daddy" on the "Late Show with David Letterman" a few months ago.

Does that count?

http://indieblogheaven.typepad.com/indieblogheaven/2009/11/weezer-perform-im-your-daddy-in-snuggies-on-letterman.html

Posted by IndyR | February 24, 2010 9:19 AM

How about:

Clinic - they all wear masks/surgical stuffs
The Hives - all black with white suspenders or red ties?

The White Stripes

Posted by Amy | February 24, 2010 9:20 AM

Jackson 5

KISS
Beyonce's "band" before she went solo

Posted by suki | February 24, 2010 9:22 AM

Not exactly uniforms, but these groups tend to wear similarly themed outfits when they perform...
THE WHITE STRIPES
OF MONTREAL
KISS

Posted by Robin | February 24, 2010 9:23 AM

Dude! STRYPER!!!!! To Hell With The Devil!!!

Posted by steve p | February 24, 2010 9:23 AM

Groups that dressed the same would include:

The Beatles (The suits and Beatle Boots)
Beau Brummels
Paul Revere and the Raiders (sigh - Mark Lindsey)
The Monkees (Those double breasted buttoned shirts)

Posted by Becky | February 24, 2010 9:24 AM

U2 wore uniforms for zooropa, and for onstage perfomances of Lemon and Numb. I saw Kimya Dawson at an REM tribute at Carngie in a crazy-ass costume, which her band had as well, covering World Leader Pretend.

Posted by christy | February 24, 2010 9:26 AM

jethro tull has a song called "uniform" it was their attempt at keeping up with the changing music scene of the 80's. it's on the album "A"

Posted by Drew Peterson | February 24, 2010 9:26 AM

polyphonic spree

Posted by Drew Peterson | February 24, 2010 9:28 AM

Johnny Cash and band in black shirts cuz it's the only matching color they all had... and any excuse to hear JC is a good one.

Posted by joy z | February 24, 2010 9:32 AM

The Hives
The White Stripes
The Hopefuls
Man Or Astroman? (Who will be at SXSW! Yay!)

Posted by Leslie | February 24, 2010 9:33 AM

2 skinnee j's ! http://bit.ly/9uDsNn

Posted by kelly | February 24, 2010 9:37 AM

The Partridge Family. Those velvet vest/pant combos were the tops!

Posted by Steve | February 24, 2010 9:38 AM

The KLF; If only for the Adventures of Mu Mu Land.

Posted by mrdiamondhead | February 24, 2010 1:23 PM

red hot chili peppers - abbey road

Posted by daddyd | February 24, 2010 2:30 PM

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