# Inverted Rockstar Art The 'Reversed Music Icons Fandom Project' Pays Tribute to the Influenced By Michael Hines | Published 2013-12-11 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reversed-music-icons-fandom-project References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/rock-stars-imagined-wearing-logos-of-bands-they-influenced-in-reversed-music-icons-fandom-project/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Reversed-Music-Icons-Fandom-Project-by-Butcher-Billy/12911971) Designer Billy Butcher imagines what it would be like if [iconic music influencers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-editions) paid tribute to the acts they influenced in the aptly named Reversed Music Icons Fandom Project. Butcher's project is awesome due to its simplicity. The icons in this series, including John Lennon and Freddie Mercury, wear [band t-shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-youth-band-tee) paying tribute to everyone from Miley Cyrus to the XX. All of the photos in Reversed Music Icons Fandom Project have an [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lineupsupply)-y look to them, which, in an ironic twist, makes them seem more modern. The best part of Butcher's work is browsing through each photo and wondering what each musician/band would think of the bands and singers who came after them and claimed to be inspired by their work. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Reversed Music Icons:** Reversed music icons fandom project is creating buzz and could inspire more projects that play with the concepts of fandom and tribute. - **Nostalgia-inspired Design:** Nostalgia-inspired designs such as the Reversed Music Icons Fandom Project could create opportunities for new merchandise and artistic creations across various industries. - **Social Media-inspired Aesthetics:** The Instagram-y look of the Reversed Music Icons Fandom Project could inspire more designs that play with the aesthetic of popular social media platforms. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Music Merchandise:** The Reversed Music Icons Fandom Project could inspire more merchandise that plays with the concepts of retro fandom, nostalgia and homage to other music acts. - **Graphic Design:** More artists and designers could create designs with social media-inspired aesthetics, from album covers to posters for concerts. - **Social Media Platforms:** Social media platforms could integrate nostalgia-inspired filters or aesthetic options to allow users to explore retro or vintage-inspired content. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Legacy Artist-Themed T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gap-1.md) - [Rockstar-Inspired Instant Film Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/for-the-rebel-rebels.md) - [Poster-Inspired Music Playlists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lineupsupply.md) - [90s-Inspired Grunge Band Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freaks-store-1.md) - [Commemorative Music Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-coins.md) - [Music Magazine Cover NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rolling-stone.md) - [Pop Culture Candy Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/album-art-packaging.md) - [Music-Themed Fashion Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upstream.md) - [Iconic Rock Band-Inspired Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-beatles-collection.md)