Music
15 of the craziest musical stage props
by Jeremy Mersereau
December 7, 2015
Wanna take your band to the next level? Try a skull theremin or a T-Rex.
Forget fantastic songwriting, mind-blowing technical chops, or even plain old stunning good looks: all of them are passé at this point. Nowadays, everyone knows the only way to take your music career to the next level is a good stage prop or intriguing gimmick; something in the live show that makes people stand up and take notice.
“Whoa! This band has a robot playing maracas! They are worth my time and eventually, perhaps an infinitesimally small portion of my money!” is what you’re aiming for here.
A funk mothership, a demonic pentagram, or even just a mystical plastic skull staff for those who don’t want to break the bank will do wonders for your profile, and the best part is: you don’t even have to write better music! To get you inspired, here are 15 of the most memorable stage props and gimmicks that artists have hauled out over the years.
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