Kat's Image Icon - Doyle Bramhall II

 

 This fine specimen is the object of my longest standing, most massive crush.  I fell in love with him in after seeing his Austin City Limits performance in 2000.  The following summer, I made my big brother drag me all over Manhattan to every record store he knew until we found Doyle's out-of-print first album.

For those of you who don't already know: Doyle Bramhall II (born 24 December 1968) is an American singer and guitarist. Known for his work in Arc Angels, he has also toured with Roger Waters; he has played as guitarist and vocalist in his band Smokestack and was also the second guitarist in Eric Clapton's band from 2004 to 2009.

Doyle will rejoin Clapton's band in 2013 for a series of concerts in the United States and Europe between 14 March and 19 June culminating the fourth Crossroads Guitar Festival at New York's Madison Square Garden in 12 and 13 in April. 12 and 13 April.

What can you possibly do with hair this pretty?

Put it in a dude-headband!!

Here's the performance when I lost my heart forever (which I was only able to see on a scratchy VHS copy after it had already aired):

Kat's Style Icons: Duane Allman

All of the Allman Brothers Band and their friends, really.  I have so much to say about the style of this era; not just the style, but what I find so magical about it.  For the time being, we'll just bask in the following images.

Nudie, nudie, nudie!  This may seem like an odd lead in to a post on style, as style typically implies 'clothing.'  However, style, as I will be referring to it, is so much more.  It's the sights, the sounds, the context and timing, the attitude.  

Context.  Though possible, I find it hard for anyone to look horrible if he is in front of a huge amount of music equipment outside a legendary venue.  The Fillmore East, 1970.

Style icon: Holly Hobbie

I love how this particular outfit works equally well in 1970 and 2012. And I think the guitar strap looks particularly cool. 

Look!  The Allman Brothers were on Instagram!

Barry Oakley and Duane Allman.  Model basics with a 'wow' accessory.  I just love Barry's necklace. 

Flashin' a little bosom!

I like my music stripped down.

Model basics again.  Keep the clothing fitted well.  Almost always, it will be successful. 

Beautiful hair.  Just beautiful.

I believe sweaters like this should only be worn if they are pulled up to expose the midriff.  In fact, this is how I wear all my sweaters.

What I love about this is how ludicrous Duane's bright tie dyed teeshirt is, but because the shirt's color matches his coloring, it totally works.  Also helpful - the shirt is well fitting.  This is easily my favorite example of tie dye success.  

I can only speculate about what this shirt was like in color.

I can't say I condone these pants AT ALL; however, I'm glad that Duane at least had the decency to pair them with a basic black top.  Sometimes, particular pieces can be a bit of a style risk.  In cases like this, it's not so much "style" as "damage control."  I love you, Duane!