The Chicks and Red Monkey: 25 Years of Guitar Straps, Television Appearances, and Touring
On Stage
Red Monkey has been building custom guitar straps for The Chicks since 2000, including custom stage pieces developed with stylists for television appearances, tours, and live performances.
Their appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! was not the beginning of the story. It was another chapter in a long-running connection between Red Monkey and one of the most influential bands in American music.
When The Chicks appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, millions of viewers saw one of America’s most important bands perform on national television. For Red Monkey, the moment carried a deeper history.
Red Monkey Designs has been building custom guitar straps for The Chicks since 2000. Over the years, those straps have supported performances across tours, television broadcasts, and stages seen by fans around the world.
In a music world where trends change quickly, long-term artist relationships matter. The Chicks’ continued connection to Red Monkey reflects what the brand has always been built around: comfort, durability, identity, and handcrafted stage gear artists can rely on.
Red Monkey and The Chicks: More Than 25 Years Together
Red Monkey’s history with The Chicks reaches back to 2000, when the company began building custom guitar straps for the band.
That long-running relationship places The Chicks among Red Monkey’s most important artist stories. It is not simply about one appearance, one television performance, or one strap. It is about years of trust built through real performance use.
From major tours to nationally televised appearances, Red Monkey guitar straps have been part of the visual and functional gear supporting The Chicks on stage.
The Chicks on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
The Chicks’ appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! brought that long-running relationship into the television spotlight.
A televised performance is a different kind of stage. Every detail is visible: the instruments, the wardrobe, the movement, and the gear. A guitar strap has to work physically for the player while also reading clearly on camera.
For Red Monkey, the appearance represented exactly what handcrafted stage gear is built to do — perform quietly, look right, and support the artist without distraction.
Built Specifically for the Performance
For The Chicks’ appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Red Monkey founder and designer Torry Pendergrass worked directly with the band’s stylist, @marjanmalakpour, to create a fully coordinated stage piece designed to complement the performance wardrobe.
Working closely with the styling team allowed Torry to develop a custom solution that extended beyond the guitar strap itself. The final piece included a matching wireless pack holder and color-matched hardware, creating a seamless monochromatic look designed specifically for the performance.
Rather than simply supplying a guitar strap, Red Monkey collaborated with the styling team to build a complete performance solution that looked as intentional as it functioned.
Rather than simply supplying a guitar strap, Red Monkey collaborated with the styling team to create a complete performance solution that integrated seamlessly with the wardrobe, stage presentation, and visual identity of the performance.
Built for Television, Touring, and the Road
A great guitar strap has to do more than look good. It has to feel right night after night, hold up under real-world use, and become part of the player’s visual identity.
Red Monkey guitar straps are hand-built in Los Angeles using premium leather, real hardware, and construction methods developed for touring musicians and working artists.
The Chicks’ long history with Red Monkey is a reminder that professional musicians need gear that can move from rehearsal rooms to television studios to major stages without losing its purpose.
The Chicks Are Back on the Road
The Chicks are currently on the road celebrating the Taking The Long Way 20th Anniversary Tour, honoring one of the most important albums of their career and one of the defining records of the 2000s.
The tour kicked off on June 12 and continues to bring The Chicks’ music to audiences across North America. For longtime fans, the tour is both a celebration of the band’s legacy and a reminder of why their music continues to resonate more than two decades later.
For Red Monkey, seeing The Chicks back on stage is especially meaningful. Our relationship with the band dates back to 2000, making it one of the longest-running artist partnerships in company history. From television appearances like Jimmy Kimmel Live! to major tours and live performances, Red Monkey guitar straps have been part of that journey for more than 25 years.
Why Long-Term Artist Relationships Matter
Red Monkey has built guitar straps, watches, belts, cuffs, and stage accessories for artists across rock, country, pop, metal, and film for more than 30 years.
Some of the most meaningful stories are not the loudest ones. They are the relationships that continue quietly across decades: the gear that artists keep using, the straps that stay in rotation, and the pieces that become part of a performer’s identity.
The Chicks’ relationship with Red Monkey is one of those stories — a partnership rooted in craft, performance, and trust.
More Red Monkey On Stage Stories
The Chicks’ story joins a growing archive of Red Monkey appearances across television, tours, festivals, award shows, and film.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Did The Chicks wear Red Monkey guitar straps?
Yes. Red Monkey has been building custom guitar straps for The Chicks since 2000.
Did The Chicks wear Red Monkey guitar straps on Jimmy Kimmel Live?
Yes. The Chicks appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! with Red Monkey guitar straps as part of a long-running relationship with the brand.
How long has Red Monkey worked with The Chicks?
Red Monkey has been making custom guitar straps for The Chicks since 2000, making the relationship one of the brand’s longest-running artist stories.
Did Red Monkey make a custom strap for The Chicks’ Jimmy Kimmel performance?
Yes. Red Monkey worked with stylist @marjanmalakpour to create a custom red leather guitar strap with a matching wireless pack holder and color-matched hardware for the performance.
Are Red Monkey guitar straps handmade?
Yes. Red Monkey guitar straps are hand-built in Los Angeles using premium leather, real hardware, and professional stage-ready construction methods.
When did The Chicks’ Taking The Long Way 20th Anniversary Tour start?
The Taking The Long Way 20th Anniversary Tour kicked off on June 12, 2026 and continues across North America.
Where can I buy a Red Monkey guitar strap?
You can shop Red Monkey guitar straps directly at RedMonkeyDesigns.com .