Vintage 90s Happy Mondays Call The Cops

The vintage Happy Mondays “Call the Cops” shirt is a piece of memorabilia from a pivotal moment in the band’s career and the history of the “Madchester” music scene. This shirt likely dates back to their 1990 U.S. tour, which was in support of their massively successful album, “Pills ‘n’ Thrills and Bellyaches.” The album was a commercial and critical high point, solidifying their place alongside bands like The Stone Roses as pioneers of a sound that blended rock, funk, and acid house. The phrase “Call the Cops” on the shirt is a nod to the band’s notoriously wild and chaotic reputation, a reputation that was further cemented by their off-stage antics and drug-fueled behavior. The colorful, stylized design of the shirt, with its circular motif and vibrant flames, reflects the psychedelic and rave culture that was central to their music and image. For fans, this shirt represents a time when the Happy Mondays were at their peak, exporting the “Madchester” sound to America and living a lifestyle that was as legendary as their music.

Size 73x57cm
Condition 9.5/10 (Stains)