The photo evidence would seem to argue with this. There is some really grainy video of them playing at a small club or something and he is wearing the bandit there as well. It is possible all of this is from just a handful of public appearances though. After all, it's not like they were anything like famous back then. In fact, their lean times are among the most lean any band has ever endured. And lasting for years to boot.
This is one of the reasons that - love them or not - you simply have to respect the determination these guys had.
This is one of the reasons that - love them or not - you simply have to respect the determination these guys had.