After Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain professed his adoration for cult singer-songwriter cum artist Daniel Johnston, Daniel experienced a huuuuge surge in popularity. Again. In the mid-’80s he’d been somewhat of a cult figure for his self-recorded albums describing love, loss, and everything else. The thing is, Daniel is somewhat of a schizophrenic — making ‘outsider’ music that would definitely not get played on the Top 40 stations, but that has been beloved by college radio DJs and listeners for 25 years now. A few years back there was a documentary made about him, “The Devil & Daniel Johnston”, which is great if you’d like to find out more. Personally, I think he’s a fucking genius.
Anyway, with the surge in grunge nostalgia recently, the ‘Hi How Are You?’ album cover shirt, made famous by Kurt Cobain, is making a few appearances in movies and TV again, the most notable example being worn by some male model bro in the recent Drew Barrymore (future wife) movie ‘Whip It’ (which apparently noooobody saw, I am told). Also, duh, Kurt Cobain. That too. Expect to see it a lot more, as it’s available on Daniel Johnston’s official website for a mere $22. It’s the super soft kind too, made on Alternative Apparel shirts. Totally rad. I suggest you pick one up. Be wary of imitators selling them for as high as $45 though.
Visit the Daniel Johnston Official Store at Hi How Are You.com.
Comments
greg
October 21st, 2009 - 10:56:26 AM
I saw Whip It! Pretty good actually. Nothing crazy good, mostly what you would expect, but fun all the same. And yeah, the Daniel Johnston tee cameo was a bit unexpected, but, hey, pretty cool if ya ask'n me -- further exposure doesn't seem such a bad thing
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estherrosie
October 22nd, 2009 - 6:30:54 AM
You can catch Daniel Johnston at the Sage in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. We've put together some vids (old and new) to get the idea! http://directoryofnewcastleupontyne.com/blog/2009/10/22/portions-for-foxes-daniel-johnston-the-sage-gateshead-5th-november-2009/
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