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Record Cover Collection T-Shirts with Art by Robert Crumb

Robert Crumb first began drawing record covers in 1968 when Janis Joplin and Big Brother and the

Holding Company, fellow Haight- Ashbury denizens, asked him to provide a cover for their album Cheap Thrills. 

It was an invitation the budding artist couldn't resist, especially since he had been fascinated with

record covers-particularly for the legendary jazz, country, and old-time blues music of the 

1920s and1930s-since he was a teen. 

This early collaboration proved so successful that Crumb went on to draw hundreds of record covers for both new artists and largely forgotten masters. 

So remarkable were Crumb's artistic interpretations of these old 78 rpm singles that the art itself proved influential in their rediscovery in the 1960s and 1970s. 

We are thrilled to be able to make available several of these original album covers on our quality 

t-shirts and hooded sweatshirts, exclusively at Keep On Truckin Apparel.com

All 15 designs are now on sale, 15% off through 9-30-18.

Including such classics as Ain't No Stopper in My Faucet Mama!

Harmonica Blues

Good Tone Records

The Holy Grail

Robert Crumb, Reluctant Father of Underground Comix

Imposing rules on culture is the quickest way to create counter-culture. The perfect example of this is Robert Crumb starting with Zap Comix in 1968. Crumb is often dubbed the Father of Underground Comix, a mantel that he never sought nor fully accepted.

Look through his collection and you will see sexual frustration, a disdain for pop-culture and a disregard for political correctness. It is a glimpse into the dark corners of another man’s mind and above all- honest, something many people would say main stream culture was NOT in the 1950’s.

To understand his impact, you have to understand R. Crumb growing up in the 50’s and 60’s. It was nuclear family and McCarthyism at its peak, a veneer across social culture. Step out of line and you were a deviant. US culture had become characterized by social conservatism and materialism. Sexual taboos and juvenile delinquency were hot topics, marking an entire generation and laying the groundwork for the beatnik and free love revolution of the 1960’s.

Censorship made its way into the comic book industry in 1954 when 80% of kids were reading comic books. As a reaction to the increasingly sexualized horror and crime genres, Congress applied pressure to the industry. This resulted in the establishment of the Comic Code Authority to avoid government censorship. Without the CCA’s stamp of approval you weren’t carried in comic book stores and you could not find a publisher, edging out smaller artist but leaving industry icons like Marvel and Disney largely untouched. The CCA ruled the industry for 10 years leaving self-publishers and those who did not meet the CCA’s criteria to make do with small runs that rarely saw the light of day.

Enter a young greeting card illustrator, Robert Crumb, who moved to the Haight district of San Francisco on a whim. Zap No. 1 hit the street in 1968, famously sold from a baby carriage, by Crumb and his wife, on the corner of Haight and Ashbury streets. Zap blended together an established visual language of strips and panels with scandalous stories and gag-lines that had been banned for 10 years from main stream comics. Every panel was satire; it was a middle figure to censorship, including self-censorship. No topic or taboo was off limits. It was artistic catharsis. Crumb’s thoughts and vices laid out for the world to see, resulting in a radical departure from the norm.

As main stream comics depicted larger and larger external forces such as Gods, space exploration and Communism; Crumb explored internal forces such as self-doubt, questions about the meaning of life and being an outcast. What came to define the Zap series and Underground Comix in general was a focus on the forbidden with a psychedelic art style to back it up.

It is no surprise that Zap’s largest reader base identified with the Free Love campaign and the Civil Right Movement. After the first few issues, Zap became a collaboration between Crumb and three other giants of underground artwork, this quartet, would launch Zap into every head shop on the east and west coast resulting in issues 3 and 4 selling 50,000 copies in the first print. Zap continued to run for 27 years with the final publication Zap No. 16 coming out in November of 2014.

The honesty with which R. Crumb delivered his message made him an icon for an entire generation of rebellious youth.

This video was made possible thanks to both R. Crumb and Keep On Truckin’ Apparel, which has been licensed to print Crumb’s art on apparel, t-shirts, since 2009. 

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Store Wide Sale for Father's Day on Now at Keep On Truckin' Apparel!

It's Never to early to shop for Dad - Cause like he sez 

"The early bird get's the worm". 

Get your Pop what he really wants for Father's Day this year, a cool R. Crumb T-shirt or Hoodie. 

All at the lowest price of the season. Enjoy 20% off 

Store-wide with COUPON CODE: EarlyBird2017

And remember when ever you order 4 or more items you will also receive Free Shipping. 

Sale ends 5-31-17. 

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50th Anniversary of the creation of Zap Comix by Robert Crumb

Back in 1967 Robert Crumb drew the first two issues of Zap Comix, one in October and the second in November. The first issue artwork was sent to a friend who Crumb never heard from again. So the first published issue was actually the second Zap comic book he had drawn, this issue, No. 1, was later printed and then sold out of a baby carriage on the corner of the famous Haight and Ashbury streets in San Francisco in early 1968. 

Luckily Crumb had retained a xerox copy of the first issue draw and after reworking it was published as issue No #O.

To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the birth of the underground comic book-- we are running a Store Wide Sale on all our groovy retro tees and hoodies. 

Enjoy 15% OFF Now thru 2-20-16. 

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16 Shopping Days till Christmas- have your ordered your Keep On Truckin Apparel T-shirt yet!

With over 150 images on t-shirts, all from the works of famous illustrator Robert Crumb we have something for everyone on your Christmas list.

Crumb's characters are many and varied; one of the most popular and enduring is that saucy sage Mr. Natural, Fred Natural or 

"Natch" as he is known to his friends, is part mystic, part con-man. He always has the answer, he tells it like it is, 

he is never short on brilliant ideas and he does not suffer fools well. He does get himself into a bit of trouble now and then, like when he told God he found the whole thing just a little bit "corny", and was promptly ejected from heaven but always the philosopher he rolls with the punches. 

Other characters include Fritz the Cat of whom a feature film was made, 

Flakey Foont, Mr. Snoid, Shuman the Human, 

Dirty Dog, Smelly Cat, and many others.

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Continuing our Crumby Countdown till Christmas- 18 Shopping Days Left!

Only 18 Days till the best day of the year!

VW Bus RoadTrip T-shirt

Have you ordered your Mr. Natural, Fritz the Cat, Keep On Truckin', or Heroes of the Blues T-shirt yet? 

The Head T-shirt

Well don't delay, shop today at Keep On Truckin' Apparel.

Take advantage of our final sale of the season. 15% off all our short and long t-shirts for Men and Women as well as our cozy Unisex Hooded Sweatshirts. 
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All art copyright of the artist Robert Crumb

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National Mutt Day- Get the T-shirt "Dirty Dog"

In honor of National Mutt Day December 2, 2016!

Get the original mutt, Dirty Dog t-shirt with art by underground comic book icon illustrator Robert Crumb!

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Our quality heavy weight cotton Dirty Dog t-shirt is shown here in Color Olive, and is also available in white, stone blue, tan and chestnut in sizes Men's Small thru 3X.

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Art copyright of Robert Crumb

Friends & Family Sale on Now at Keep On Truckin' Apparel

Mr. Natural sez: It's our Final Sales Event of the Holiday Season!

Our Store-Wide Friends and Family Sale is on now, enjoy 15% off all our quality long and short sleeve t-shirts and cozy hoodies for Men and Women.

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Sale ends 12-12-16

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Happy Hoildays!

Crumby Christmas Countdown - 22 Shopping Days Left!

22 Shopping Days till Christmas!

Mr. Natural Just Passing Through T-Shirt
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--have ya got your Keep On Truckin', Mr. Natural or 

Heroes of the Blues T-shirt
Cannon's Jug Band
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Heroes of the Blues t-shirt ordered yet?

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Christmas Countdown at Keep On Truckin' Apparel - Free T-shirts!

Hey Kids! Only 38 Days till the Best Day of the Year!

We are getting in the spirit of holiday giving here at Keep On Truckin' Apparel by giving away some of our cool retro underground comics T-shirts with art by the one and only Robert Crumb.

Just go to our Keep On Truckin' Apparel Facebook Page and Like and then be sure to Share the Post regarding the Free T-shirt Give Away and you will be entered to win.

We will pick 3 Winners next Wednesday, November 23, 2016 and announce them on our Facebook Page. 

So don't delay, join us TODAY!

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CRUMBY Christmas Countdown Continues with More Gift Ideas for Dear Old Dad!

Only 44 More Days till Christmas!!

Does your Dad love to tell you stories about Woodstock, The Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, The Summer of Love, cross county road trips made in a VW Bus or how long his hair use to be back in the day?

Then we have the perfect gift for your Pop, an original Robert Crumb art t-shirt from Keep On Truckin' Apparel.

On Sale now one of our best selling t-shirt designs by R. Crumb. Here's that lovable rascal Mr. Natural and our "Just Passin Thru!" Tee.

15% OFF now thru 11-15-16

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Christmas Countdown - 45 Crumby Days till Christmas

Only 45 days till the best day of the year! 

Let the shopping begin right there at 

Keep On Truckin' Apparel. 

Get your Dad, Uncle, Grandfather or Brother a truly unique gift that will surprise and delight. A Keep On Truckin' T-Shirt or Cozy hooded Sweatshirt. 

Right now our Top 5 Best Selling t-shirt designs for Men and Women are all on Sale. Enjoy 15% off these popular retro designs, no coupon code required. 

Here's our number one best selling t-shirt. The infamous Keep On Truckin' tee. This big footed guy first appeared in the 1967 underground comic book Zap 

No. 1 by Robert Crumb. 

Available in both Men's and Women's T-shirts in a variety of colors and sizes you'll be sure to find the perfect combination at www.kotapparel.com

Sale ends 11-15-16

With over 150 plus original R. Crumb designs available we'll be featuring a new design here every day till Christmas so be sure to tune in daily!

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Ain't No Stopper On My Faucet Mama T-shirt!

Ain't No Stopper On My Faucet Mama!

From Barrelhouse Blues and the Unknown Detroit Blues band this 1970 cover drawn by Robert Crumb is now available on T-shirts and Hooded Sweatshirts only at

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Now through 8-7-16 this Blues classic is on sale, enjoy 15% off our quality 100% cotton t-shirts. 

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Summertime Blues! Get your Drunken Barrelhouse Blues Tee Now!

It's summertime and the living is easy! 

Music festivals, and blues celebrations abound. Have you got your Blues swag? 

On Sale now our Drunken Barrelhouse Blues T-shirts for men and women will fit the bill. 100% cotton tees will keep you cool while listening to your favorite bands under the summer skies. 

Enjoy 15% off now through 8-7-16 only at 

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Image copyright of Eden & John's East River String band
Album Art by Robert Crumb

Happy Camper Tee on Sale Now!

Summertime Sale!

This guy is wired and ready for some fun! Get our Happy Camper Tee , 15% off now through 7-31-16. 

100% Cotton quality heavy weight t-shirts in Men's sizes Small through 3X. Colors available are white, tangerine, prairie dust, military green and sport grey.

Only at Keep On Truckin' Apparel.

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Art copyright of Robert Crumb

VW Bus Road Trip T-shirt on Sale Now!

VW Bus Road Trip Tee

It's Summertime! 

And just in time--the great American Road Trip t-shirt, with art by Robert Crumb, is on sale only at 
Keep On Truckin' Apparel. 
Enjoy 15% off now through 7-31-16 on both Men's and Women's tees. 
Get the shirt, load up the VW Bus, and don't forget to allow time for a stop at The Dew Drop Inn. 
See you out there!


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Father's Day Sale at Keep On Truckin' Apparel on Now!

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Dad always said the early bird get's the worm. 

So get Dad what he really wants for Father's Day, one of our cool R. Crumb T-shirts or Hoodies. 

All at our lowest price of the season. Enjoy 20% off Store-wide with 

COUPON CODE:

EarlyBird

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Celebrate National Bike Month-- Take a Ride with Mr. Natural!

May is National Bike Month, sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists and celebrated in communities from coast to coast. 
Established in 1956, National Bike Month is a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling — and encourage more folks to give biking a try.

To celebrate the bicycle all our Mr. Natural Touring T-shirts ,both long and short sleeve styles, as well as our cozy Touring Hoodies are Now on Sale. 
Choose from a variety of colors in sizes Men's S to Men's 3X. 
All 20% off now through 5-15-16.
Join our green guru Mr. Natural, Be the Bike, Get the Shirt!

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Easter Furry Friend's Sale- Get Your Dirty Dog T-shirt Now!

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Dirty Dog was created by the underground comic book icon Robert Crumb. He first appeared in Zap Comix No. 3 where he was introduced in the guise of a bunny rabbit. 
He is a denizen of the Naked City, and can often be found hanging out in the back alleys with his pungent buddy Smelly Old Cat.

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He gets his name from the Jimmie Rodgers song 
"T for Texas" 
Rather drink muddy water, Lord.
Sleep in a hollow log.
Than be up here in New York City
Treated like a dirty dog.

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Ever feel like a Dirty Dog? 
Well Get The T-shirt! 
On sale now through March 27, 2016 as part of our Easter Furry Friend Sale. 
Enjoy 15% off our Dirty Dog, Smelly Old Cat, BiCep Bunny and Squirrely the Squirrel Men's 100% cotton t-shirts.

The gangs all here! Yeah! 


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