David Bowie Mugshot Shirt | Bowie Lightning Bolt Tee | 1976 Rochester Arrest Homage | Iggy Pop Era | Music History T-Shirt

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An iconic moment, reimagined.

This shirt is an homage to David Bowie, featuring a reinterpretation of his real 1976 Rochester, New York mugshot—overlaid with the unmistakable lightning bolt as a visual bridge between rebellion, art, and myth.

In March 1976, Bowie was arrested in Rochester, NY, alongside Iggy Pop, after a concert during the Station to Station era. The charge: marijuana possession, a moment that has since become part of Bowie lore—less about scandal, more about the collision of fame, counterculture, and a restless creative period.

This design treats that moment not as tabloid fodder, but as music history: a snapshot of an artist in transition, pushing boundaries both musically and culturally.

✨ Design details

  • Mugshot-style portrait inspired by Bowie’s real 1976 arrest

  • Lightning bolt motif referencing the Aladdin Sane era

  • Minimalist layout with bold contrast for strong visual impact

  • Vintage-inspired, gallery-worthy graphic

🎶 Perfect for

  • David Bowie collectors & fans

  • Music history lovers

  • Art-rock, glam, and punk enthusiasts

  • Anyone who appreciates the mythology behind iconic artists

 

Printed on a soft, unisex tee designed for everyday wear or statement styling. This piece works as both a conversation starter and a quiet nod to one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.

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An iconic moment, reimagined.

This shirt is an homage to David Bowie, featuring a reinterpretation of his real 1976 Rochester, New York mugshot—overlaid with the unmistakable lightning bolt as a visual bridge between rebellion, art, and myth.

In March 1976, Bowie was arrested in Rochester, NY, alongside Iggy Pop, after a concert during the Station to Station era. The charge: marijuana possession, a moment that has since become part of Bowie lore—less about scandal, more about the collision of fame, counterculture, and a restless creative period.

This design treats that moment not as tabloid fodder, but as music history: a snapshot of an artist in transition, pushing boundaries both musically and culturally.

✨ Design details

  • Mugshot-style portrait inspired by Bowie’s real 1976 arrest

  • Lightning bolt motif referencing the Aladdin Sane era

  • Minimalist layout with bold contrast for strong visual impact

  • Vintage-inspired, gallery-worthy graphic

🎶 Perfect for

  • David Bowie collectors & fans

  • Music history lovers

  • Art-rock, glam, and punk enthusiasts

  • Anyone who appreciates the mythology behind iconic artists

 

Printed on a soft, unisex tee designed for everyday wear or statement styling. This piece works as both a conversation starter and a quiet nod to one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.