On Hollywood Tee Bad Brains Capitol S/S (Yellow)
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The On Hollywood Tee Bad Brains Capitol S/S (Yellow) is a full-force homage to one of the most explosive and culturally significant bands to ever hit the punk scene. Printed on a vibrant yellow 100% cotton short sleeve tee, the front features the iconic lightning bolt artwork from Bad Brains' 1982 self-titled debut album, showing a giant yellow bolt crashing into the U.S. Capitol dome—a rebellious symbol of raw energy and radical disruption. Framed in rasta red, green, and yellow, the graphic explodes with hardcore attitude, while the "BAD BRAINS" logo blares in graffiti-style red and green lettering across the top.
The shirt is built with a standard fit, crew neckline, and soft screenprinted graphic, offering comfort without sacrificing edge. It's the kind of tee that doesn't just represent music—it reps a whole mindset. A punk-reggae fusion anthem in wearable form.
Product Details:
Color: Yellow
Material: 100% Cotton
Fit: Standard
Graphic: Bad Brains “Capitol” lightning bolt artwork
Neckline: Ribbed crew neck
Print Type: Soft-hand screenprint
Bad Brains was formed in Washington, D.C. in 1977 and is universally credited as one of the earliest and most powerful forces in hardcore punk. Their mix of blinding-fast punk and chilled-out reggae—and their militant DIY ethics—lit a fire under multiple scenes from the East Coast to the West. Not just a band, but a revolution in sound and spirit.
Their music has had a massive impact on skateboarding, too—Bad Brains has been a go-to for skaters who want their video parts to hit hard. Here's just a handful of landmark moments where skaters have dropped hammers to Bad Brains tracks:
Nyjah Huston skated to "I Against I" in Elementality Volume 1 (2005)
Alex Chalmers skated to "The Big Takeover" in Digital – Sane (2004)
Ryan Fabry used "Don’t Blow Bubbles" in Antihero – Cash Money Vagrant (2003)
Grant Taylor hit with "Universal Peace" in Escapist – Fourteen Deep (2008)
Lizard King chose "Pay to Cum" for Powell – Class of 2000 (2000)
John Cardiel blasted through "Banned in D.C." in Consolidated – So Quick Achieved (2005)
Elijah Berle dropped "Right Brigade" in Poncho Time (2013)
Mike Anderson used "House of Suffering" in Nike SB – 20 Years of Grant Taylor (2024)
The list goes on—"Sacred Love," "Attitude," "Sailin' On," "How Low Can a Punk Get?", and more have all been featured in skate videos across the last three decades. Bad Brains’ sound has become a sort of unofficial soundtrack to raw, high-energy skating.
The On Hollywood Bad Brains Capitol Tee isn’t just merch—it’s a wearable slab of underground history. Whether you’re bombing a hill, hitting a jam, or just posting up at the shop, this tee screams "PMA" and pure rage in motion.
Stix SGV has proudly served the San Gabriel Valley skateboarding community since the late ‘90s. With three locations across Los Angeles County, we’ve been deeply rooted in the local scene. Our Monrovia shop has been a staple since 1997, followed by our Claremont location in 2014, and our South Pasadena shop opening its doors in 2022. Our mission has always been simple: to uphold skateboarding culture and stay true to our community.