The Mighty Shadow "Poverty Is Hell" Crewneck

$70.00

Winston McGarland Bailey OBE, HBM, better known as The Mighty Shadow or Shadow, was a calypsonian from Tobago.

Born in Belmont, Trinidad, Bailey grew up in Les Coteaux, Tobago, and began singing calypsos at age 8. At 16, he moved back to Port of Spain and was homeless for a time. By 1970, he performed in Mighty Sparrow's 'Young Brigade' calypso tent and soon established himself. He chose the stage name "Shadow" after hearing workmen use it and initially performed in all black with a large hat.

• 100% cotton face
• 65% cotton, 35% polyester
• Charcoal Heather is 55% cotton, 45% polyester
• Fabric weight: 8.5 oz/y² (288.2 g/m²)
• Tightly knit 3-end fleece
• Side-seamed construction
• Self-fabric patch on the back
• Double-needle stitched rib collar, cuffs, and hem
• Blank product sourced from Pakistan

Disclaimer: This sweatshirt runs small. For the perfect fit, we recommend ordering one size larger than your usual size.

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Please allow 2-4 weeks for delivery.

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Winston McGarland Bailey OBE, HBM, better known as The Mighty Shadow or Shadow, was a calypsonian from Tobago.

Born in Belmont, Trinidad, Bailey grew up in Les Coteaux, Tobago, and began singing calypsos at age 8. At 16, he moved back to Port of Spain and was homeless for a time. By 1970, he performed in Mighty Sparrow's 'Young Brigade' calypso tent and soon established himself. He chose the stage name "Shadow" after hearing workmen use it and initially performed in all black with a large hat.

• 100% cotton face
• 65% cotton, 35% polyester
• Charcoal Heather is 55% cotton, 45% polyester
• Fabric weight: 8.5 oz/y² (288.2 g/m²)
• Tightly knit 3-end fleece
• Side-seamed construction
• Self-fabric patch on the back
• Double-needle stitched rib collar, cuffs, and hem
• Blank product sourced from Pakistan

Disclaimer: This sweatshirt runs small. For the perfect fit, we recommend ordering one size larger than your usual size.

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Please allow 2-4 weeks for delivery.

Winston McGarland Bailey OBE, HBM, better known as The Mighty Shadow or Shadow, was a calypsonian from Tobago.

Born in Belmont, Trinidad, Bailey grew up in Les Coteaux, Tobago, and began singing calypsos at age 8. At 16, he moved back to Port of Spain and was homeless for a time. By 1970, he performed in Mighty Sparrow's 'Young Brigade' calypso tent and soon established himself. He chose the stage name "Shadow" after hearing workmen use it and initially performed in all black with a large hat.

• 100% cotton face
• 65% cotton, 35% polyester
• Charcoal Heather is 55% cotton, 45% polyester
• Fabric weight: 8.5 oz/y² (288.2 g/m²)
• Tightly knit 3-end fleece
• Side-seamed construction
• Self-fabric patch on the back
• Double-needle stitched rib collar, cuffs, and hem
• Blank product sourced from Pakistan

Disclaimer: This sweatshirt runs small. For the perfect fit, we recommend ordering one size larger than your usual size.

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Please allow 2-4 weeks for delivery.