Jimmy Buffett not only performs in shorts… he is usually barefoot.
http://blogs.houstonpress.com/rocks/2012/04/jimmy_buffett_the_woodlands_ju.php
I’m not there for fashion, I’m there for music. They can wear what they like.
He blew out his flip flop.
Stepped on a pop top
It would be even more cooling to just go naked, but that is not acceptable either 
Shorts are OK.
Cycling shorts, though, are right out. Yes, Axl, I’m looking at you!
God, we are so different. I’d be glad to see lots of genitals of rock musicians! Hubba Hubba.
What would it matter if it weren’t OK? Deliberately doing things that aren’t OK is part of the essence of rock.
I am a rock musician, and if it’s hot enough I do wear shorts on stage.
Anyone who objects can kiss my shorts-wearing arse.
What the hell kind of question is this? Who decides what’s ok for rock musicians to wear onstage?"
Ain’t nothin’ wrong with jorts on guys. Women wear shorts in the summertime, why can’t guys?
A Don doesn’t wear shorts.
She also has lots of opinions about what sartorial choices makes one look like a grown up or not. She mentions it a lot and has kinda become her thing. Just a head’s up.
As to the OP… it’s rock and roll, man, wear whatever the hell you feel like. If Angus can still be badass in a school boy’s uniform, I’m sure you’ll work it.
Hoo-boy just you wait till I get to the polo shirt thread!
Heh. I’ll put it on my calendar.
With Bad Religion, you sometimes get both.
Bolding mine.
Tell that to Henry Rollins. Dude’s been wearing the same shorts since the 80s.
Barney Greenway, of Napalm Death, seems to agree.
even sven, I swear you must have the heat tolerance of a lava rock.
I don’t really care either way; I just like the idea of having dictatorial control over rock musicians (by the Power of the Poll).
I appreciate the participation and comments. Keep em coming.