“[Big Mama Thornton] was a wonderful blues singer, with a great moaning style. But it was as much her appearance, as her blues style that influenced the writing of ‘Hound Dog’ and the idea that we wanted her to growl it.” – Mike Stoller, on writing Hound Dog Taylor for Big Mama Thornton

The swampy rhythm and blues sound of Nashville-based Excello Records, founded in 1957, was crafted by now-immortal greats like Lonnie Brooks, Slim Harpo, Lazy Lester, Lightnin' Slim and even MLK. By 1975, Excello could no longer compete, and closed it's doors forever.

Bluescentric hoodies are printed on quality Hanes 90% cotton, 10% poly high-density cotton jersey-lined pullover with dye-matched drawstring. Light Steel is 85% cotton. Sizes run true. 

Weight 1.25 lbs
Select A Size:

S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL

T-shirt size chart
Size Width Length
S 18″ 28″
M 20″ 29″
L 22″ 30″
XL 24″ 31″
2XL 26″ 32″
3XL 28″ 33″
4XL 30″ 34″
5XL 32″ 35″