Featuring the classic LinnDrum logo, this tee nods to the drum machine that reshaped the sound of the 1980s. Used by Prince, Madonna, Peter Gabriel, Stevie Nicks, and countless others, the LinnDrum introduced crisp digital samples, programmable grooves, and a punchy feel that defined pop, new wave, R&B, and early electronic production.
Unlike earlier rhythm boxes, the LinnDrum didn’t imitate drums — it became the sound of the record. Its snares, claps, and toms are instantly recognizable, and its swing and sequencing helped establish the rhythmic footprint of the decade. From Minneapolis funk to MTV anthems, its influence is still heard everywhere.
A shirt for anyone who knows that some of the most iconic beats of the era didn’t come from a studio drummer — they came from this sleek, wood-sided box.
(LinnDrum • Released 1982 • A defining instrument of modern pop production.)
