Ian Crawford: A Picspam
Hello, everyone! If you know me, you know I haven't been around in ages, but that doesn't mean I haven't been lurking! I've been beta'ing for Meilo (meiloslyther) and reading almost every fic that's been posted on LJ. I've also been stalking Tumblr and Twitter… let's just say, I know more than Meilo thinks I know. ;D
So, without further ado, my gift to Meilo in picspam form for putting up with my absence - AN IAN CRAWFORD PICSPAM, MOTHER FUCKER. Bet you didn't see that one coming. :D
Disclaimer: I do not claim to be an expert in the ways of bandom or bandom history. I do not personally know Ian or anyone associated with him, nor have I ever met him in person. My opinions should not be taken for fact, and nothing I say should be taken seriously. I'm just a creepy internet stalker with a sharp eye, a fast internet connection, and no malicious intent whatsoever.
Also, I save pictures from the internet pretty indiscriminately. If one of these pictures is yours and you'd like me to credit you/remove it, please let me know and I'll do so.
Alright, so, Ian Crawford, how do I even begin? Well, if you've been around bandom for more than five minutes, you know that he first came on the scene in 2007 when he joined a little band called The Cab after graduating high school. Cue babies and shenanigans.
Some of these link to a larger version, so click through for full-size!
Babies! (Okay, so Ian was like 19 and technically the oldest member of The Cab, whatever. STILL SO TINY, OMG.)
Have some more.
Ian's faaaaaaaaaaace.
Oh yeah, did I mention that Ian's tiny?
AS IN HE'S LIKE 5 FOOT 6 AND PROBABLY WEIGHS 80 POUNDS? (Exaggeration, but my point. He really is somewhere around 5'6" though.) It's not so obvious here - or maybe it is? - because the tallest people in The Cab are something like 5'9"-10", but you'll see it big time later.
More baby shenanigans.
KITTY. (Only Meilo will laugh at that.)
Ian is the master shredder. More on that later.
IAN'S FAAAAAAAAAAACE.
I… I don't even.
Sleepy Een. Aww.
Ian was in The Cab for a couple of years that were filled with silly baby cuteness and stupidity (lots of that). He's also been involved with some side projects, most notably Stamps (da band), but I'm not going to get into that because I know very little about it.
So yeah, have some more random pictures of the preciousness that is Ian Crawford. Can we start off with how Ian is a huge dork?
Yes, Ian, that's you! Good boy.
His faaaaace, omg, I will never get over it.
Gangsta!Een.
WATCH OUT, IAN, THERE'S A FLOATING DOLL ARM COMING FOR YOU.
Did I mention he's a dork?
Also, he's a huge fanboy.
Batman! That's my boy. *squee*
IAN AND SETH MCFARLANE. *iz ded*
He's just so precious, though, you guys. So tiny and precious.
1, 2, 3, AWWWWWWWWWWWW.
I'm just gonna leave these here.
Japan headband!
HOW SO CUTE, EEN?
Guh. Adorbs.
He looks a little stoned, methinks. Still cute as a button though. (Am I the only one who thinks he should wear earrings again?)
THAT SMILE. *_______*
HEY MEILO, FUN FACT. DID YOU KNOW THAT, ACCORDING TO WIKIPEDIA, IAN'S MIDDLE NAME IS "MILES"? IT'S OFFICIAL: MILES, MILO, AND ALL VARIATIONS THEREOF ARE NAMES FOR CUTE PEOPLE. SRSLY.
Alright, we can now move on to how Ian is the master shredder. And by master shredder, I mean FUCKING GUITAR PRODIGY.
I didn't know where else to put this picture, okay?
And since pictures don't really show him shredding, have a GIF.
Still not convinced? Have some actual videos and have a listen. (Also, his voice is precious, too.)
Tortuga Effects:
Hazy Fuzz Experience - Ian is so humble, aww, he doesn't want to call himself a rockstar. He almost looks upset when Matt makes him say it, lol. <3 Also, IAN PLAYS HENDRIX (and Hendrix-esque) RIFFS. OMG.
Sasquatch - I love how he says, "...and we're gonna make the Sasquatch... angry." Also, guitar shenanigans! I think this is my favorite. His smile makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
Neptune - IAN'S FAAAACE. The interaction between Ian and Matt is adorable. BTW, this pedal sounds gorgeous.
(I think I also have a thing for musicians speaking music, omg, cause I thought I loved Meilo's dad talking about guitars, but this. UNF.)
Star Spangled Banner - HOLY. SHIT. I'm not going to say he's as good as Jimi, cause he's not (yet), but he's pretty fucking up there, goddamn.
A few vids of him playing solos:
Eruption - IAN PLAYING VAN HALEN. *swoons* I don't know what band he's playing with here, but I'm pretty sure that's not The Cab.
Solo in NY - Just gorgeous. Also, the end with Singer, ahah.
Solo in TX - LOOKIT HIS FUCKIN' HANDS, OKAY. THEY ARE FLYING. Also, the cute little spinny jump/headbang/leg thing he does at the end. <3
If you haven't noticed by now, Ian has a few tattoos, so I'll focus on them for a moment. We'll start with the most easily seen first (since I only have a vague idea of when he got them) - his arm tattoos!
He's got two on his inner right arm:
This one, what looks like the F shape cutout from a hollow/semi-hollow body guitar.
Then there's his Jimmy Page (from Led Zeppelin) "Zoso" tattoo on his bicep.
Something probably no one sees but it's still kind of classic Ian -
His "SHRED" smiley. :D
Okay, I know there are a couple of Ian stalkers out there, but I've never heard anyone say anything about the tattoo on Ian's back! Don't believe me? PROOF.
Not sure what it says because these are literally the only pictures I could find of it and they're not very HQ. Still, it's there. Maybe Ian or Zack will be nice to us one day and post a good picture of it/tell us what it says. :D
And of course, if anyone was alive the past week/couple of months, we all know what Ian looks like shirtless, and we know that Ian has a bird on his chest.
And um… that leads me into… good god, Ian, I can’t even - THAT LEADS ME INTO the fact that Ian is a little hotass, alright? HOT. ASS.
I'll start slow so no one hurts themselves (I'm looking at you, Meilo.)
Yes, this is tame, but look! His little chin scruff! So sexy, unf.
THOSE EYES. DYING RN.
I have this thing for musicians that put their picks in their mouths. Fuck, that's hot.
IDEK, something about this screams sex. HE'S SHREDDING, SECRETLY GRINNING LIKE HE'S THINKING DIRTY THINGS, AND HIS BODY MAKES ME ALL HOT AND BOTHERED EVEN THOUGH HE'S CLOTHED. UNF.
Call me redneck, but I love boys in sleeveless shirts. IAN'S ARMS, OKAY?
akljdsakladsjklkljdsa. BEDROOM EYES. BEDROOM EYES, MY GOD.
BELLY. *noms*
Now he's just teasing us. SHOW US YOUR BOD, IAN.
There we go. <3____<3
Oh, I'll check it alright. ;D
*drools* I'll be in my bunk.
Ian left The Cab in 2009 and that same year was brought on as Panic! at the Disco's touring guitarist. More shenanigans ensue (which are WAY HOTTER than baby shenanigans, might I add).
But, he's still a massive dork.
Really.
But a really hot dork. With a guitar.
Also, his love for Star Wars in unsurpassed.
Even his dog's name is Skywalker. But that's just adorable.
Speaking of adorable.
How can you not love that face? Ugh.
Or this one?
Or that one.
Or this one. Omg, how are you even REAL, Ian Crawford?
Can I just say that I love it when he smiles? Adorbs.
I will never not think boys sleeping is the cutest thing. Ever. Especially Ian, because HE IS SLEEPING IN THE SEAT OF A CHAIR. HOW SO TINY, EEN, HOW.
While still adorable, he is also still the master shredder. I think he just gets better with time, like fine wine. (Ohhh, I went there.)
He can play and look gorgeous at the same time. That's talent.
My point.
He moves so fast the camera can't even catch his hands.
He shreds so hard, he knocks his own socks off. Or something.
Jumping! For some reason, it's cuter if you're tiny. Idek.
But Ian's default mode is now officially that of hotass.
Or badass, if he wears those shades. HIS NECK, ADKJLFSKLFJSL.
Maybe I just have a musician kink? Idk.
Don't tell me that sweaty and sex hair!Ian is not hot.
SERIOUSLY. I want to just lick the sweat from his chest. Okay, now I'm just being creepy.
Also, smoking was never this hot. The only person who can make it sexier is Brendon Urie.
Sweaty, smoking, and wearing eyeliner. My favorite look for any man.
But this doesn't even come close to showing how awesome Ian is when paired with the Panic boys. And that includes Dallon, of course.
First, the fan favorite, Ian and Brendon. (Or Breen, as Meilo likes to call it, fucking hipster bastard.) …Okay, so technically it's not a fan favorite yet because Meilo's the only one writing it, but I digress. BRENDON/IAN SHOULD BE A FAN FAVORITE, FUCK YOUR BRALLON. LOOK AT THIS SHIT:
They play air guitar with each other.
Dance with each other.
Dance on each other.
Stare at each other.
*cough* Stare at each other
Are dorks together. (Thank you, Morgan, for posting that last one.)
Sing together.
Smoke together.
Cuddle on stage together.
AHEM. Cuddle together... let's move on, boys, come on.
Strip together.
Slap each other's asses...
Uhm…
I'll be in my bunk... again…
So, now that we know that Brendon totally fucks Ian all the time, how about I show you that Brendon's not the only one getting all up in Ian's business. Dallon may be a married man, but he sure does love Ian.
Maybe love is a strong word.
Maybe they're just really good friends?
Or, uh… It kinda looks like Ian likes that. A lot.
…No, I'm pretty sure sex is involved somewhere. Pretty sure.
C'mon, even Spencer, Mister I-never-smile, likes to have a little fun with him.
Of course, this might just be Spencer trying to strangle Ian. I like to think it's Spencer's way of showing affection. Maybe Ian's into breathplay? (MEILO, OMG. SPENCER/IAN BREATHPLAY, GOGOGO, NOW.)
Zack even likes carrying Ian around… BECAUSE HE WEIGHS LIKE, WHAT, FIVE POUNDS, JESUS.
I mean, Zack can pick up Spencer like it's no big deal, but Ian probably actually is no big deal. I bet I could pick him up. (Actually, I know I can pick him up because I can carry Meilo around like a sack of potatoes, and he's Brendon's size. I digress.)
Of course, in public, the guys usually just treat Ian like their kid brother.
Ian running across the stage - SO FUCKING CUTE, OKAY. Also, Ian slapping Brendon's ass. <3___<3
All in all, Ian's just everyone's favorite sexy, shredding, extremely dorky hobbit. And if not, THEN HE SHOULD BE, OKAY?
Well, I hope everyone's seeing Ian in a new light now. I want to see more fic with him involved! (Meilo, you're doing wonderful, hon, but I still want that Ian/Spencer, mmkay?)
So, without further ado, my gift to Meilo in picspam form for putting up with my absence - AN IAN CRAWFORD PICSPAM, MOTHER FUCKER. Bet you didn't see that one coming. :D
Disclaimer: I do not claim to be an expert in the ways of bandom or bandom history. I do not personally know Ian or anyone associated with him, nor have I ever met him in person. My opinions should not be taken for fact, and nothing I say should be taken seriously. I'm just a creepy internet stalker with a sharp eye, a fast internet connection, and no malicious intent whatsoever.
Also, I save pictures from the internet pretty indiscriminately. If one of these pictures is yours and you'd like me to credit you/remove it, please let me know and I'll do so.
Alright, so, Ian Crawford, how do I even begin? Well, if you've been around bandom for more than five minutes, you know that he first came on the scene in 2007 when he joined a little band called The Cab after graduating high school. Cue babies and shenanigans.
Some of these link to a larger version, so click through for full-size!
Babies! (Okay, so Ian was like 19 and technically the oldest member of The Cab, whatever. STILL SO TINY, OMG.)
Have some more.
Ian's faaaaaaaaaaace.
Oh yeah, did I mention that Ian's tiny?
AS IN HE'S LIKE 5 FOOT 6 AND PROBABLY WEIGHS 80 POUNDS? (Exaggeration, but my point. He really is somewhere around 5'6" though.) It's not so obvious here - or maybe it is? - because the tallest people in The Cab are something like 5'9"-10", but you'll see it big time later.
More baby shenanigans.
KITTY. (Only Meilo will laugh at that.)
Ian is the master shredder. More on that later.
IAN'S FAAAAAAAAAAACE.
I… I don't even.
Sleepy Een. Aww.
Ian was in The Cab for a couple of years that were filled with silly baby cuteness and stupidity (lots of that). He's also been involved with some side projects, most notably Stamps (da band), but I'm not going to get into that because I know very little about it.
So yeah, have some more random pictures of the preciousness that is Ian Crawford. Can we start off with how Ian is a huge dork?
Yes, Ian, that's you! Good boy.
His faaaaace, omg, I will never get over it.
Gangsta!Een.
WATCH OUT, IAN, THERE'S A FLOATING DOLL ARM COMING FOR YOU.
Did I mention he's a dork?
Also, he's a huge fanboy.
Batman! That's my boy. *squee*
IAN AND SETH MCFARLANE. *iz ded*
He's just so precious, though, you guys. So tiny and precious.
1, 2, 3, AWWWWWWWWWWWW.
I'm just gonna leave these here.
Japan headband!
HOW SO CUTE, EEN?
Guh. Adorbs.
He looks a little stoned, methinks. Still cute as a button though. (Am I the only one who thinks he should wear earrings again?)
THAT SMILE. *_______*
HEY MEILO, FUN FACT. DID YOU KNOW THAT, ACCORDING TO WIKIPEDIA, IAN'S MIDDLE NAME IS "MILES"? IT'S OFFICIAL: MILES, MILO, AND ALL VARIATIONS THEREOF ARE NAMES FOR CUTE PEOPLE. SRSLY.
Alright, we can now move on to how Ian is the master shredder. And by master shredder, I mean FUCKING GUITAR PRODIGY.
I didn't know where else to put this picture, okay?
And since pictures don't really show him shredding, have a GIF.
Still not convinced? Have some actual videos and have a listen. (Also, his voice is precious, too.)
Tortuga Effects:
Hazy Fuzz Experience - Ian is so humble, aww, he doesn't want to call himself a rockstar. He almost looks upset when Matt makes him say it, lol. <3 Also, IAN PLAYS HENDRIX (and Hendrix-esque) RIFFS. OMG.
Sasquatch - I love how he says, "...and we're gonna make the Sasquatch... angry." Also, guitar shenanigans! I think this is my favorite. His smile makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
Neptune - IAN'S FAAAACE. The interaction between Ian and Matt is adorable. BTW, this pedal sounds gorgeous.
(I think I also have a thing for musicians speaking music, omg, cause I thought I loved Meilo's dad talking about guitars, but this. UNF.)
Star Spangled Banner - HOLY. SHIT. I'm not going to say he's as good as Jimi, cause he's not (yet), but he's pretty fucking up there, goddamn.
A few vids of him playing solos:
Eruption - IAN PLAYING VAN HALEN. *swoons* I don't know what band he's playing with here, but I'm pretty sure that's not The Cab.
Solo in NY - Just gorgeous. Also, the end with Singer, ahah.
Solo in TX - LOOKIT HIS FUCKIN' HANDS, OKAY. THEY ARE FLYING. Also, the cute little spinny jump/headbang/leg thing he does at the end. <3
If you haven't noticed by now, Ian has a few tattoos, so I'll focus on them for a moment. We'll start with the most easily seen first (since I only have a vague idea of when he got them) - his arm tattoos!
He's got two on his inner right arm:
This one, what looks like the F shape cutout from a hollow/semi-hollow body guitar.
Then there's his Jimmy Page (from Led Zeppelin) "Zoso" tattoo on his bicep.
Something probably no one sees but it's still kind of classic Ian -
His "SHRED" smiley. :D
Okay, I know there are a couple of Ian stalkers out there, but I've never heard anyone say anything about the tattoo on Ian's back! Don't believe me? PROOF.
Not sure what it says because these are literally the only pictures I could find of it and they're not very HQ. Still, it's there. Maybe Ian or Zack will be nice to us one day and post a good picture of it/tell us what it says. :D
And of course, if anyone was alive the past week/couple of months, we all know what Ian looks like shirtless, and we know that Ian has a bird on his chest.
And um… that leads me into… good god, Ian, I can’t even - THAT LEADS ME INTO the fact that Ian is a little hotass, alright? HOT. ASS.
I'll start slow so no one hurts themselves (I'm looking at you, Meilo.)
Yes, this is tame, but look! His little chin scruff! So sexy, unf.
THOSE EYES. DYING RN.
I have this thing for musicians that put their picks in their mouths. Fuck, that's hot.
IDEK, something about this screams sex. HE'S SHREDDING, SECRETLY GRINNING LIKE HE'S THINKING DIRTY THINGS, AND HIS BODY MAKES ME ALL HOT AND BOTHERED EVEN THOUGH HE'S CLOTHED. UNF.
Call me redneck, but I love boys in sleeveless shirts. IAN'S ARMS, OKAY?
akljdsakladsjklkljdsa. BEDROOM EYES. BEDROOM EYES, MY GOD.
BELLY. *noms*
Now he's just teasing us. SHOW US YOUR BOD, IAN.
There we go. <3____<3
Oh, I'll check it alright. ;D
*drools* I'll be in my bunk.
Ian left The Cab in 2009 and that same year was brought on as Panic! at the Disco's touring guitarist. More shenanigans ensue (which are WAY HOTTER than baby shenanigans, might I add).
But, he's still a massive dork.
Really.
But a really hot dork. With a guitar.
Also, his love for Star Wars in unsurpassed.
Even his dog's name is Skywalker. But that's just adorable.
Speaking of adorable.
How can you not love that face? Ugh.
Or this one?
Or that one.
Or this one. Omg, how are you even REAL, Ian Crawford?
Can I just say that I love it when he smiles? Adorbs.
I will never not think boys sleeping is the cutest thing. Ever. Especially Ian, because HE IS SLEEPING IN THE SEAT OF A CHAIR. HOW SO TINY, EEN, HOW.
While still adorable, he is also still the master shredder. I think he just gets better with time, like fine wine. (Ohhh, I went there.)
He can play and look gorgeous at the same time. That's talent.
My point.
He moves so fast the camera can't even catch his hands.
He shreds so hard, he knocks his own socks off. Or something.
Jumping! For some reason, it's cuter if you're tiny. Idek.
But Ian's default mode is now officially that of hotass.
Or badass, if he wears those shades. HIS NECK, ADKJLFSKLFJSL.
Maybe I just have a musician kink? Idk.
Don't tell me that sweaty and sex hair!Ian is not hot.
SERIOUSLY. I want to just lick the sweat from his chest. Okay, now I'm just being creepy.
Also, smoking was never this hot. The only person who can make it sexier is Brendon Urie.
Sweaty, smoking, and wearing eyeliner. My favorite look for any man.
But this doesn't even come close to showing how awesome Ian is when paired with the Panic boys. And that includes Dallon, of course.
First, the fan favorite, Ian and Brendon. (Or Breen, as Meilo likes to call it, fucking hipster bastard.) …Okay, so technically it's not a fan favorite yet because Meilo's the only one writing it, but I digress. BRENDON/IAN SHOULD BE A FAN FAVORITE, FUCK YOUR BRALLON. LOOK AT THIS SHIT:
They play air guitar with each other.
Dance with each other.
Dance on each other.
Stare at each other.
*cough* Stare at each other
Are dorks together. (Thank you, Morgan, for posting that last one.)
Sing together.
Smoke together.
Cuddle on stage together.
AHEM. Cuddle together... let's move on, boys, come on.
Strip together.
Slap each other's asses...
Uhm…
I'll be in my bunk... again…
So, now that we know that Brendon totally fucks Ian all the time, how about I show you that Brendon's not the only one getting all up in Ian's business. Dallon may be a married man, but he sure does love Ian.
Maybe love is a strong word.
Maybe they're just really good friends?
Or, uh… It kinda looks like Ian likes that. A lot.
…No, I'm pretty sure sex is involved somewhere. Pretty sure.
C'mon, even Spencer, Mister I-never-smile, likes to have a little fun with him.
Of course, this might just be Spencer trying to strangle Ian. I like to think it's Spencer's way of showing affection. Maybe Ian's into breathplay? (MEILO, OMG. SPENCER/IAN BREATHPLAY, GOGOGO, NOW.)
Zack even likes carrying Ian around… BECAUSE HE WEIGHS LIKE, WHAT, FIVE POUNDS, JESUS.
I mean, Zack can pick up Spencer like it's no big deal, but Ian probably actually is no big deal. I bet I could pick him up. (Actually, I know I can pick him up because I can carry Meilo around like a sack of potatoes, and he's Brendon's size. I digress.)
Of course, in public, the guys usually just treat Ian like their kid brother.
Ian running across the stage - SO FUCKING CUTE, OKAY. Also, Ian slapping Brendon's ass. <3___<3
All in all, Ian's just everyone's favorite sexy, shredding, extremely dorky hobbit. And if not, THEN HE SHOULD BE, OKAY?
Well, I hope everyone's seeing Ian in a new light now. I want to see more fic with him involved! (Meilo, you're doing wonderful, hon, but I still want that Ian/Spencer, mmkay?)