History of merch
Terms
Consumers
Merch today
Musician owned fashion lines
100

One of the first singers to have merchandise.

Who is Elvis Presley?

100

Their shirts are more popular than their music

Who are tshirt bands?

100

Merchandise is made for

Who are fans?

100

This genre has the highest % of fans buying merchandise.

What is pop?

100

This legendary British rock band's merchandise often features their iconic tongue logo and psychedelic artwork.

Who are The Rolling Stones?

200

This famous rapper is known for revolutionizing the merch game by incorporating high-end fashion into his concert merchandise, including collaborations with luxury brands.

Who is Kanye West?

200

This term refers to merchandise limited to a certain number of copies and released in conjunction with a special event, album launch, or tour.

What is "limited edition"?

200

This article of clothing is well known for being a best selling item at concerts.

What are t-shirts?

200

This former band member of One Direction has raked in over $22.9 million in merch sales.

Who is Harry Styles?

200

This Canadian rapper's merchandise line often includes hoodies, t-shirts, and accessories adorned with his signature owl logo. 

Who is Drake?

300

Music merchandise took off in this decade.

What are the 1970's?

300

A common major-label deal structure where the label earns income from the artists’ recorded music as well as merchandise sales and touring.

What is a 360 deal?

300

Social media, websites, concerts.

What are places where merchandise is sold?

300

On the Road Again is a program made by this popular entertainment company that will have many benefits such as cutting the merch fees so that artists keep 100% of their merch sales

What is Live Nation?

300

This American singer's merchandise includes items featuring her "Bee-Hive" logo paying homage to her nickname.

Who is Beyoncé?

400

This popular 80's rock band made history by being the first band to make more money off of t-shirt sales than tickets during their first world-wide tour.

Who is AC/DC?

400

This term is used to refer to how venues charge artists a commission on the merch sold at concerts.

What is a merch cut?

400

This artist is known for his digital merchandise.

Who is Travis Scott?

400

This popular online platform is often used by artists to sell merchandise directly to fans, offering a wide range of customizable products.

What is Shopify?

400

In the 1980s, this singer's tour merchandise became a cultural phenomenon, featuring items like jackets, hats, and even dolls.

Who is Michael Jackson?

500

This person, also known as the merchandising pioneer, became known for making concert t-shirts cool in the 70's.

Who is Dell Furano?

500

The type of merchandise that is gaining popularity and includes virtual items like digital artwork.

What is NFT (non-fungible token) merch?

500

A merchandise item that has made a resurgence.

What are vinyls?

500

The term for merchandise created using sustainable materials and practices.

What is "eco-friendly merch"?

500

This country music legend was one of the first to launch his own line of branded merchandise. 

Who is Hank Williams?