The Wild History of Bootleg Band Merch (And How It Operates Today)

Did you know that bootleg band merch is what led bands to having official merch in the first place? Let’s discuss bootleg merch history, how it operates, and the moralities of buying bootleg vs. official. 00:00 Intro / The Reddit Discussion 02:18 The History Of Bootlegging Band Merch 05:19 Modern Bootlegging 07:17 Puppy Break 07:46 Some People Bootleg For A Living 11:15 Should You Buy Bootleg Merch? 12:42 Name 3 Songs! 14:12 Viewers’ Thoughts 16:41 Final Thoughts / Outro ---------- FOLLOW ON SOCIALS/SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: The Back Lounge Podcast: Instagram: Facebook: Twitter: Twitch: Discord Server: YouTube: Merchandise: Patreon: