Pie In The Sky (Joe Hill) - Fair Wear - Unisex Organic T-Shirt - FREE DELIVERY

On 7 October 1879, Joe Hill, songwriter and Industrial Workers of the World revolutionary union martyr, was born in Sweden. Songs he wrote, like Rebel Girl and The Preacher and the Slave – which is where the phrase “pie in the sky” comes from – were sung by thousands of workers on picket lines across the United States, which had become his new home. He was executed by the state in Utah in 1915 for a crime he almost certainly didn’t commit.

US-born, Berlin based tattooer Brian Kelly has realised this design which is an ironic and dark humoured take on the world’s preachers’ promise of a “pie in the sky”. Be good, behave, don’t question any authority, so that - before finishing you off - the Reaper may share a piece of cherry cake with you. The design also contains a loose reference to the popular rock song "Birth, School, Work, Death" by The Godfathers.

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Stay stylish with this unisex t-shirt. It’s made from 100% organic combed ring-spun cotton, combining comfort with durability. The textured ribbed neck strikes a balance between sporty and casual and adds versatility to your wardrobe. Timeless and top quality—this is the t-shirt you’ll want to wear on repeat.
• 100% organic combed ring-spun cotton
• Fabric weight: 5.3 oz./yd.² (180 g/m²)
• Regular fit
• Set-in sleeves
• 1 × 1 rib at collar
• Double-needle topstitch on the sleeves and bottom hems
• Self-fabric neck tape on the inside of the back
• The fabric of this product holds certifications for its organic cotton content under GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) and OCS (Organic Content Standard)
• Blank product sourced from Bangladesh

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!

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