Rock of Aging: Merch Madness – The Glory Days of 80s Metal Concert Merch

Before online stores, limited-edition drops, and social media ads, there was one place to get the coolest band merchandise: the merch table at the concert. In this episode of Rock of Aging, Dave and Erika take a nostalgic trip back to the golden age of 80s metal merch. From overpriced concert t-shirts and tour programs to posters, buttons, patches, bandanas, and everything in between, we remember what it was like to stand in line before the show and decide how much of our allowance (or paycheck) we were willing to sacrifice for a piece of rock and roll history. We'll discuss: The first concert shirts we ever bought Why concert merch felt so special in the 1980s The must-have items beyond t-shirts Tour books, posters, patches, buttons, and other forgotten collectibles The bands that had the best merch Regrets over the merch we didn't buy Vintage merch prices then vs. what collectors pay today The legendary parking lot bootleg shirt sellers Why wearing a concert shirt was a badge of honor We'll also share some of our favorite merch memories and talk about the items we wish we had never thrown away. Whether you spent your weekends at arena shows, haunted record stores looking for band posters, or still have a drawer full of faded concert tees, this episode is a celebration of one of the most fun parts of being an 80s metal fan. What was the best piece of 80s metal merch you ever owned? Let us know in the comments! For Dave's (Not So) Deep Dive, he is going back to 1987 and the album by The Cult, 'Electric.' The record was a shocker to the band's earlier fans. Does it still hold up all these years later? In Erika's Atmosphere Check, she looks back on her teenage understanding of how the merch industry really worked. Could the guy selling the shirts get me a backstage pass? Ummm...This and many other revelations will be revealed. Please like this video and subscribe to the channel if you have not already done so. Thanks. NOTE: We post a new episode of Rock of Aging on the 10th and 25th of every month! YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyHjhVnQ2P3y6FAhuJ6JZ-lScX5WpL4td&si=_2pJsnR-cTWungwZ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rockofaging Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61582584991887