1978 Difficult To Cure ‘81 Tour Raglan Tee
This vintage Rainbow raglan tee is a vivid slice of late '70s hard rock history, capturing the theatrical energy and progressive sound of one of the most musically ambitious acts to emerge from the post-Deep Purple era. Featuring the band’s unmistakable logo in bold print across the chest amongst a scene from a creepy surgery, the shirt’s three-quarter sleeve baseball cut was a staple among tour merch tables of the time—especially for bands rooted in both arena spectacle and technical musicianship.
Led by guitar virtuoso Ritchie Blackmore and featuring vocal legends like Ronnie James Dio and Joe Lynn Turner through its shifting lineups, Rainbow embodied a unique blend of fantasy, metal, and stadium rock. Shirts like this weren’t just fashion—they were proof of presence. Worn proudly by concertgoers, roadies, and lifers alike, raglans like these are synonymous with record store counters, bootleg cassettes, and nights spent with nothing but vinyl and a speaker stack.
The cotton is soft, thin, and perfectly broken-in, with the kind of natural hang only time can produce. This piece predates the mass licensing waves of the late '80s and '90s—what you're holding is a pre-reissue original, likely sold on or around tour.
Tagged large. Measures 20.5x26.5.
Minor thrashing on front
A must-have for collectors of ‘70s hard rock memorabilia, early metal tees, or anyone building a rotation of true vintage band shirts. This isn’t just a nod to Rainbow—it’s a nod to a wilder, more analog time in music history.
This vintage Rainbow raglan tee is a vivid slice of late '70s hard rock history, capturing the theatrical energy and progressive sound of one of the most musically ambitious acts to emerge from the post-Deep Purple era. Featuring the band’s unmistakable logo in bold print across the chest amongst a scene from a creepy surgery, the shirt’s three-quarter sleeve baseball cut was a staple among tour merch tables of the time—especially for bands rooted in both arena spectacle and technical musicianship.
Led by guitar virtuoso Ritchie Blackmore and featuring vocal legends like Ronnie James Dio and Joe Lynn Turner through its shifting lineups, Rainbow embodied a unique blend of fantasy, metal, and stadium rock. Shirts like this weren’t just fashion—they were proof of presence. Worn proudly by concertgoers, roadies, and lifers alike, raglans like these are synonymous with record store counters, bootleg cassettes, and nights spent with nothing but vinyl and a speaker stack.
The cotton is soft, thin, and perfectly broken-in, with the kind of natural hang only time can produce. This piece predates the mass licensing waves of the late '80s and '90s—what you're holding is a pre-reissue original, likely sold on or around tour.
Tagged large. Measures 20.5x26.5.
Minor thrashing on front
A must-have for collectors of ‘70s hard rock memorabilia, early metal tees, or anyone building a rotation of true vintage band shirts. This isn’t just a nod to Rainbow—it’s a nod to a wilder, more analog time in music history.
This vintage Rainbow raglan tee is a vivid slice of late '70s hard rock history, capturing the theatrical energy and progressive sound of one of the most musically ambitious acts to emerge from the post-Deep Purple era. Featuring the band’s unmistakable logo in bold print across the chest amongst a scene from a creepy surgery, the shirt’s three-quarter sleeve baseball cut was a staple among tour merch tables of the time—especially for bands rooted in both arena spectacle and technical musicianship.
Led by guitar virtuoso Ritchie Blackmore and featuring vocal legends like Ronnie James Dio and Joe Lynn Turner through its shifting lineups, Rainbow embodied a unique blend of fantasy, metal, and stadium rock. Shirts like this weren’t just fashion—they were proof of presence. Worn proudly by concertgoers, roadies, and lifers alike, raglans like these are synonymous with record store counters, bootleg cassettes, and nights spent with nothing but vinyl and a speaker stack.
The cotton is soft, thin, and perfectly broken-in, with the kind of natural hang only time can produce. This piece predates the mass licensing waves of the late '80s and '90s—what you're holding is a pre-reissue original, likely sold on or around tour.
Tagged large. Measures 20.5x26.5.
Minor thrashing on front
A must-have for collectors of ‘70s hard rock memorabilia, early metal tees, or anyone building a rotation of true vintage band shirts. This isn’t just a nod to Rainbow—it’s a nod to a wilder, more analog time in music history.
