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    Posted: September 25 2010 at 09:52
If Prog had been more popular, our idols might have made some extra cash by advertising or sponsoring various items. Below some possible examples.
 
Any other ideas?  (never mind about pictures, just the idea or text will do)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Edited by Gerinski - September 27 2010 at 14:06
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I predict a move to "Just For Fun" sponsored by ProgArchives Admin.
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Hey those are pretty good Gerinski!Smile
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Brilliant! Now what was that connection between Frank Zappa and toilet paper?
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Originally posted by Snow Dog Snow Dog wrote:

I predict a move to "Just For Fun" sponsored by ProgArchives Admin.
Well, IT IS just for fun so if they do, no problem, but "Just for Fun" is in "Topics not related to music", and this one is certainly related to music.
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Originally posted by Gerinski Gerinski wrote:

Originally posted by Snow Dog Snow Dog wrote:

I predict a move to "Just For Fun" sponsored by ProgArchives Admin.
Well, IT IS just for fun so if they do, no problem, but "Just for Fun" is in "Topics not related to music", and this one is certainly related to music.

Good point. Smile
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These are fantastic. LOL
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I'm assuming they are your own creations and if so I say to you good work.  All are funny.
Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened...
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quite awesome.
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This is a brilliant thread!!!! good humor and prog go together.
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Can I suggest an immediate career move to the advertising industry?LOLClap
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More possibilities:

Jim Morrison - cheap whiskey brand
Ian Gillan - sports car
Fripp - glasses
Mike Ratledge - Lowrey home organs
David Bowie - female attire
Tony Banks - sweaters
Keith Moon - dynamite - goes with Townsend - hearing aid
Robert Plant - anti-wrinkle cream
Genesis - dance lessons
Ritchie Blackmore - anger management classes
Mike Pinder - book of humor

P.S. there are some others in bad taste, but I will not post those, ha.

more:

Carlos Santana - headbands
Chris Frantz - rolling papers
Pete Sinfield - rhyme dictionary
George Harrison - "Music Copyright Law for Dummies"
Jimi Hendrix - "Music Contract Law for Dummies"
Brian Eno - The EZ Chord Method for Playing Piano

Edited by Easy Money - September 25 2010 at 16:42
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Martin Barre- Running shoes.
Jon Anderson-Indian Style Shirts.
Jeffrey Hammond-Hammond- Zebra outfits for Halloween. 
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Brilliant! Clap
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These are ridiculously funny.



Suppose Christian Vander would be a decent spokesperson for Rosetta Stone?
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Points: 10744 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 25 2010 at 16:36
Originally posted by Lozlan Lozlan wrote:

Suppose Christian Vander would be a decent spokesperson for Rosetta Stone?

Hooked on Phonics.       ...or WW II memorabilia

Edited by Easy Money - September 25 2010 at 16:36
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roger waters would be great in a toothpaste advertisement Big smile

but the one with steve hackett made me laugh
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